Retro Jacket "Annie"

Sounds from Austria

20/07/2026 |

Retro Jacket’s "Annie" is a masterclass in cinematic dark pop, driving forward with an energetic, moody groove and layered with classy, retro-futuristic synth arrangements. Hailing from Austria, the project is the entirely solo brainchild of Johannes, who writes, composes, and types his lyrics with a single hand while living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Yet, rather than focusing on limitations, "Annie" showcases his boundless imagination, utilizing modern technology to craft a smooth, soulful, and deeply atmospheric soundscape. Clocking in at a captivating 4 minutes and 25 seconds, the track feels like a hidden scene from a neon-lit thriller, proving that Johannes’s true defining traits are his passion, his vivid storytelling, and his ability to make the listener feel every emotional nuance pulsing beneath the surface.