Anna Goldsmith Releases Bold New Single “Wake Up The People” — A Fiery Anthem for the Next Generation of Changemakers
Emerging rock artist and outspoken feminist Anna Goldsmith has released her powerful new single “Wake Up The People,” available now on all major streaming platforms. Fierce, fearless, and impossible to ignore, the song is a rallying cry for today. With its unapologetic lyrics and raw energy, “Wake Up The People” signals the arrival of a new kind of rock musician: one unafraid to speak truth to power.
Blending the grit of grunge, the drive of punk, and the boldness of classic protest music, Anna’s latest single takes aim at the systems that suppress individual voices, particularly those of young women. “This song is a feminist anthem,” Anna says. “But more than that, it’s for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, underestimated, or silenced. It’s about reclaiming space and using your voice—even when it shakes.”
Written originally as a poem, “Wake Up The People” is deeply personal, reflecting Anna’s own journey from quiet frustration to confident activism. “I’ve always been afraid to speak up,” she admits, “but silence doesn’t lead to change. The world needs noise.” Produced by Rui Pedro at Harmony Hive Records, the single translates Anna’s righteous anger and defiant optimism into an electrifying sonic experience.
The lyrics don’t hold back. With lines like “Women gave you life, so give us back ours,” and “I am a person, but I am not one of the people,” Anna challenges listeners to question societal norms, repressive systems, and the ongoing erosion of personal freedom.
“I was mad at the American government,” she explains. “But the more I looked around, the more I saw it wasn’t just one country. The problem is global—and generational.”
That anger, however, is paired with purpose. “Wake Up The People” is about what we can do. It’s a call to action for people to unlearn, to question, to fight for freedom, and most importantly, to listen to each other.
“We’re all human. We all have different experiences. But we all deserve to live with dignity, equality, and autonomy,” says Anna.
At just 18, Anna Goldsmith has already earned national recognition. In 2024, she took top honours in the NATS National Student Auditions (Commercial Music) and dazzled audiences at Canadian Music Week. In 2025, she claimed the solo performance title at Canada’s Teen Jam. But beyond the trophies, Anna is quickly earning a reputation for something even more valuable: courage.
For the past two years, she’s worked with the Canadian Musicians Co-operative, honing her songwriting and developing a stage presence that’s as emotionally raw as it is commanding. She credits her collaborators—including producer Rui Pedro and the band MuteSounds—with helping her transform her message into music that moves people.
“Wake Up The People” is just the beginning. With a full slate of new music in the works and a growing audience hungry for artists who aren’t afraid to say something, Anna Goldsmith is poised to lead a new wave of socially conscious musicians.
“If I’ve learned anything,” she says, “it’s that passion and fire mean you’re meant to be where you are. And I’m exactly where I need to be.”
Hi, Anna! Good to see you again! Care to introduce yourself to the readers for those not familiar with your music?
Hi, thanks for having me. I am Anna Goldsmith, I am a rock singer and a driven, passionate performer.
You said this song began as a poem—what was the moment or feeling that made you decide it had to become something louder?
“Wake Up the People” started out as a poem, but I felt it was a bigger project than something to keep locked away in my personal notes app. I wrote this about my journey of self-expression and individuality. And, I was upset about all the inequality in the world, so I decided that it is not only my job to wake up the people, but it is a group effort that every individual needs to strive to become awakened.
As an 18-year-old writing protest music, how do you navigate being both a voice of your generation and still finding your own?
I have always been the type of person who understands who I am, and I also understand that the idea of myself is forever changing. I write about my experiences and how I am feeling in that stage of my life. All you can do is be confident in yourself and your choices. That is all one person can control. I wouldn’t consider my music protest music; I would consider my music angry girl art! Through my music, I express how I feel, and right now I feel like we need to wake up!
You’ve been working with the Canadian Musicians Co-op—how has that community shaped your courage and confidence as a songwriter?
I took a songwriting workshop with the Co-op, and I was able to understand the artistic aspect of being a musician, and they encouraged me to use my creativity more in my music.
You’ve said, “Silence doesn’t lead to change.” What gave you the strength to finally break yours?
You have to stand up for what you believe in, and others who were too shy will follow. That is the main reason that I decided to break my silence, because I know that others believe in what I believe in, and I feel so deeply about people’s feelings. And by me speaking out about my beliefs, it encourages others to do the same.