At 19, Anna Duboc is stepping confidently into a new era. With more than 60 million streams and a growing reputation as a singer, songwriter, and producer, she has evolved from a promising young artist into a creative force with a distinct voice and vision.
Her upcoming EP, Once in a Blue Moon, reflects that evolution. Inspired by the past few years of her life, the project explores love, relationships, vulnerability, and the process of learning what—and who—is truly right for you. Songs like “Toxin” capture the emotional uncertainty of relationships that can feel both comforting and damaging, transforming deeply personal experiences into relatable pop.
For Duboc, authenticity is at the center of her artistry. She remains closely involved in the production of her music, from shaping its sound to creating and recording her own background vocals. At the same time, she has learned to embrace collaboration while staying true to her creative instincts.
As she prepares to perform new material at The Mint on August 28—just two days before her 20th birthday—the timing feels symbolic. It marks a goodbye to her younger years and a welcome to everything ahead.
With Once in a Blue Moon, Anna Duboc isn’t simply looking back. She’s turning the page—more confident, more self-aware, and ready for whatever comes next.
In this exclusive interview, Anna opens up about the creative process behind Once in a Blue Moon and life ahead.
“Toxin” feels like the beginning of a new chapter for you. What was the first emotion, experience, or idea that inspired the song?
I was in a relationship that had a lot of good in it and seemed right on paper, but there were also a lot of moments where I was hurting. We just didn’t connect on the level we needed to. What I needed, he couldn’t really give me and what he needed, I couldn’t really give him. We were both giving as much as we could, but it still wasn’t necessarily what either of us needed.
The line that really sparked “Toxin” was “speak of the devil, you walk right in.” I loved that idea because there was so much confusion in the relationship. It was almost like, maybe you’re the devil, but maybe you’re an angel because sometimes you’re so good to me. I couldn’t always tell whether the relationship was good for me or bad for me and at certain points, I didn’t even care because at least I had somebody.
You’re about to release Once in a Blue Moon, which will be your first body of work as an adult. How has your perspective on yourself and your music changed as you’ve grown from your teenage years into your twenties?
I’m actually almost in my twenties, not quite there yet! I think I’m still just as honest in my writing, but I’ve learned how to communicate what I’m feeling in a way that is vulnerable and true while also being relatable and digestible for the listener. When I was younger, there were songs I wrote that were almost too direct and personal to put out into the world. Now I think I’ve found a better balance.
My sound has also come together a lot more as I’ve grown. You go through so many different phases as a teenager and I feel like I’ve finally started to solidify what my sound and aesthetic are.
I’m also much more confident in the music I write and in what I do. I still care what people think, but I care a lot more now about how I feel about myself, my music and the choices I’m making.