“Save You” finds Andrea An at her most vulnerable and self-revealing yet. The pop/alternative-rock single, written in memory of her late mother, moves through the heavy terrain of grief with unflinching honesty — tracing the love, longing, and quiet guilt that can linger long after loss. Rather than searching for neat resolution, the song holds space for emotional complexity: the ache of wishing you could have done more, the helplessness of watching someone slip away, and the enduring bond that remains. It’s a deeply personal offering, but one that resonates universally, giving voice to feelings many struggle to articulate.
Sonically, “Save You” mirrors the layered nature of Andrea’s identity. Drawing from the Vietnamese rock she grew up with, the cinematic sweep of Japanese anime soundtracks, and the immediacy of North American pop and alternative rock, the track bridges cultures and influences with intention. In a reflection of that hybridity, the song will be released in three languages — English, Vietnamese, and Japanese — underscoring her commitment to creating music where multiple histories, sounds, and emotional truths can coexist.
A Vietnamese-Canadian artist based in Saskatchewan, Andrea is also the co-owner of Saskatoon’s Nolita Studios, where she records and produces her work alongside producer Jesse Weiman while overseeing the creative direction of every visual and sonic detail. Classically trained in piano from the age of six and later self-taught on guitar, she has built a multidisciplinary career spanning music, photography, and video. Her debut album Bloom ranked No. 7 on SaskMusic’s Best Saskatchewan Albums of 2022, and her growing profile includes major festival appearances, multiple Music Video of the Year nominations, and recognition as a two-time SCMA Emerging Artist nominee. With “Save You,” Andrea An continues to carve out a distinct and resonant space in Canada’s pop/alternative-rock landscape — creating work that invites listeners not only into her story, but into their own.
