Anna Tivel

Anna Tivel is a Portland-based songwriter known for her quietly powerful storytelling and deeply human lyricism. Grounded in intimate portraits of everyday life, her songs illuminate small moments of beauty, struggle, and connection with striking clarity.

A keen observer, Tivel brings her characters to life with nuance and compassion, creating work that feels both personal and universal. She has released multiple full-length albums on Portland’s Fluff & Gravy Records and tours extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Her album Small Believer, produced by Austin Nevins, was praised by NPR for its “exquisite balance of the quotidian and the sublime,” highlighting her gift for pairing poetic imagery with grounded storytelling. Her earlier release, Heroes Waking Up, further established her as a singular voice in contemporary folk.

Through both recording and performance, Tivel creates a rare sense of intimacy—inviting listeners into carefully drawn worlds that linger long after the song ends.