Anna Duboc is a 19-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer with over 60 million streams. Blending vulnerability with sophisticated pop production, Anna’s music ranges from deeply intimate ballads like “Lily” to vibrant, groove-driven anthems like “Toxin”. Having shared the stage with icon legends like Katy Perry and Andrea Bocelli, she is rapidly establishing herself as a compelling voice in contemporary indie pop.

Releasing music through her indie label, Gold Note Music (distributed by The Orchard), Anna is currently continuing her music studies while preparing her next chapter of releases, solidifying her status as one of indie pop’s most promising young creators.

We had the opportunity to interivew with Anna about her upbringing, latest releases, inspiration and more!

Q: Tell us a little about yourself and your upbringing. Where are you from originally?

Anna Duboc: I was born in Torrance, California, but I spent the first few years of my life in Kansas City, where my family is originally from. After that, I grew up in Pacific Palisades, so Los Angeles has always been home.

Growing up, music was always around me because of my mom, so it became a natural part of my life from a very young age.

Q: When did you first get into music?

Anna Duboc: My mom always jokes that I came out of the womb singing. I really fell in love with music through musical theater. My first show was Aladdin, where I played the tiger—and I promptly ran off stage. Thankfully, my second show was The Sound of Music, where I played Maria, and that’s when I knew I loved performing.

I started writing songs when I was eight years old, and from there I just kept creating. Music has really been part of my life for as long as I can remember.

Q: Your new single, “Toxin,” arrives as the first release from your debut adult EP, Once in a Blue Moon. What inspired this new chapter, and how does it reflect your growth as both an artist and a person?

Anna Duboc: I think this chapter really came naturally as I grew up. It’s less about suddenly becoming an adult and more about gaining a stronger understanding of who I am and how I want to present myself.

Over the past few years, I’ve become much more intentional about the music I make and the story I want to tell. I took time to really figure out what my sound is instead of rushing into another release, and I think these songs reflect that growth.

This project feels like the closest representation of who I am today. I’m getting closer to what I think of as the “Anna Duboc sound,” and that’s exciting because it feels authentic.

Q: You’ve already amassed more than 60 million streams across platforms at such a young age. How has that early success shaped your approach to making music, and what have you learned about staying authentic as your audience continues to grow?

Anna Duboc: Honestly, I haven’t let it change the way I write.

There are songs people still listen to that I look back on and think, “Why did I write that?” and there are other songs that didn’t perform as well but are still some of my personal favorites. That’s just part of being an artist. I’ve always cared more about expressing myself honestly than creating what I think people expect from me. As my audience grows, I want to keep making music that’s genuine rather than trying to shape it around trends or expectations.

I’ve also realized that I’d like to show more of my personality online. I’ve been pretty guarded on social media over the years, and I’m excited to become more authentic in the way I connect with people.

Q: As a singer, songwriter and producer, you have a hand in every stage of the creative process. How does producing your own music help you bring your stories and emotions to life?

Anna Duboc: Production is another way for me to tell the story.

When I’m working with another producer, they’ll usually handle the technical side while I’m constantly giving input on the chords, rhythms, textures and overall feel of the song. Every production choice changes the emotional impact, and that’s something I care deeply about. I always want the production to feel like an extension of who I am.

If something doesn’t sound authentic, it doesn’t belong in the song.

At the same time, I love collaborating because other people can help me see creative possibilities I might miss on my own. More than anything, I want every production decision to support the emotion behind the lyrics rather than distract from it.

Q: The Fox Magazine is all about inspiration. Who or what inspires you the most?

Anna Duboc: My inspirations are always evolving, but songwriting has always been what inspires me most.

Olivia Rodrigo continues to be a huge inspiration because of how honest she is as a songwriter. Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and Sabrina Carpenter have all inspired me in different ways, especially through the unique artistic identities they’ve built for themselves. I also grew up listening to artists like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Queen. Even though my music isn’t exactly the same, they’ve all influenced the way I think about songwriting and performance.

And, of course, my mom has always been one of my biggest inspirations. Watching her career and growing up around music shaped the artist I am today.

Q: This is being described as your first “adult” body of work. What makes Once in a Blue Moon feel different from your earlier releases, both sonically and personally?

Anna Duboc: I think it’s funny when people call it my first “adult” body of work because that phrase can have a lot of different connotations. For me, it simply means it’s the first project that truly reflects who I am as an artist.

Sonically, it’s much more cohesive than my earlier releases. Those songs all represented different moments in my life, but they didn’t necessarily feel like they belonged to the same world. With Once in a Blue Moon, everything feels connected. It has a clearer identity and a sound that feels much closer to what I’ve always been working toward.

Personally, I gave myself more time with these songs. Instead of rushing to finish them, I let them breathe. I asked myself what I actually wanted to say rather than simply what sounded good or what rhymed best. That freedom made the writing process much more rewarding, and I think the result feels like the most authentic version of me so far.

Q: Many fans first discovered your music through streaming platforms and social media. How has that direct connection with listeners influenced the way you create and share new music?

Anna Duboc: Social media has always been part of my journey as an artist, so it’s hard to imagine creating music any other way.

It definitely adds a different kind of pressure because once something is released, it’s instantly out in the world for everyone to experience. There’s no buffer—you put it out there and people immediately react to it.

At the same time, I’m grateful for that direct connection. It’s allowed me to grow alongside the people who’ve supported my music from the beginning, and I’m excited to continue sharing more of myself as both an artist and a person.

Q: You’ll be celebrating your upcoming 20th birthday and the EP release with a live performance at The Mint in Los Angeles on August 28. What can fans expect from the show?

Anna Duboc: They can definitely expect some new music.

We’re going to be performing songs from Once in a Blue Moon, and there may even be a few surprises beyond that. I’m incredibly lucky to have such talented musicians performing with me, and we’ve put together a show that I’m really proud of.

More than anything, I just want it to be a fun night where people can experience these songs the way they were meant to be heard—live.

Q: With “Toxin” introducing listeners to this new era, what do you hope people take away from the song before they hear the rest of Once in a Blue Moon?

Anna Duboc: I hope Toxin leaves people excited to hear more. The song introduces some of the themes that continue throughout the EP, particularly the complicated emotions that can exist within relationships.

It’s about recognizing those moments when something isn’t quite right, even if you’re trying to convince yourself otherwise. More than anything, I hope people connect with the honesty in the song, enjoy it and want to keep following the story throughout the rest of the EP.

Q: As you step into this next phase of your career, what excites you most about what’s ahead?

Anna Duboc: I’m most excited to get back on stage.

Performing live has always been my favorite part of being an artist, and I can’t wait to share these songs with audiences. I’ll keep writing, I’ll keep releasing music and I’ll keep performing, and hopefully that leads to bigger stages and even more opportunities to connect with people through my music.

That’s really the dream—to keep growing, keep creating and keep sharing these songs with as many people as possible.

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