{"id":24421,"date":"2026-03-16T20:16:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.loffmusic.com\/anna-calvi-reunites-matt-berninger-iggy-pop-perfume-genius-and-more-on-her-new-ep-is-this-all-there-is-which-we-highly-recommend\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T20:18:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:18:06","slug":"anna-calvi-reunites-matt-berninger-iggy-pop-perfume-genius-and-more-on-her-new-ep-is-this-all-there-is-which-we-highly-recommend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loffmusic.com\/en\/anna-calvi-reunites-matt-berninger-iggy-pop-perfume-genius-and-more-on-her-new-ep-is-this-all-there-is-which-we-highly-recommend\/","title":{"rendered":"Anna Calvi reunites Matt Berninger, Iggy Pop, Perfume Genius and more on her new EP “Is This All There Is? which we highly recommend."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The British singer presents an intense song with The National’s frontman that reflects on life’s big questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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When two artists known for their emotional intensity meet on the same song, the result is usually something special.<\/p>\n\n

That’s exactly what happens on “Is This All There Is?”,<\/strong> the new collaboration between Anna Calvi and Matt Berninger.<\/p>\n\n

The song works as a musical reflection on one of the most universal questions: what is the meaning of everything we live.<\/p>\n\n

The track is part of Calvi’s new EP, which also bears the same title and will be released on March 20.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

From LoffMusic<\/strong>, we believe that this collaboration is one of the most intense songs that have appeared in alternative indie in recent months.<\/p>\n\n

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A song about the courage to keep asking questions<\/h2>\n\n

As Anna Calvi explained, the song revolves around a very specific idea: the courage to maintain hope even when there are no clear answers.<\/p>\n\n

For the artist, the song speaks of the need to keep asking questions about life, love or the meaning of things, even if we know that we will never find a definitive answer.<\/p>\n\n

Matt Berninger’s deep, melancholic voice brings a special dimension to the song.<\/p>\n\n

Calvi has noted that the singer’s tone has an almost “old-timey” quality, perfect for a song that addresses existential questions.<\/p>\n\n

The dynamic between the two creates an emotional dialogue that moves between introspection and intensity.<\/p>\n\n

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Anna Calvi’s new EP features very special collaborations<\/h2>\n\n
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The new EP Is This All There Is?<\/strong> will feature several notable collaborations.<\/p>\n\n

Among the invited artists are some of the most influential names in alternative music:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Laurie Anderson<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Iggy Pop<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Genius Perfume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    The project also includes reinterpretations of earlier songs and a cover of Kraftwerk’s classic Computer Love.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

    For Calvi, working with other artists is always a creative opportunity.<\/p>\n\n

    The singer has explained that sharing space with musicians she admires allows her to explore new ways of understanding music.<\/p>\n\n

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    Anna Calvi, between cinema and music<\/h2>\n\n

    In recent years, Anna Calvi has also developed a close relationship with film and television.<\/p>\n\n

    The artist was responsible for the music of the last seasons of the series Peaky Blinders<\/strong>, where she explored a much more cinematic sound aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n

    That influence can also be felt in his new music.<\/p>\n\n

    The EP’s compositions maintain an intense and dramatic atmosphere reminiscent of soundtracks.<\/p>\n\n

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    Matt Berninger and a new creative phase<\/h2>\n\n
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    For his part, Matt Berninger continues to explore different musical projects outside of **The National.<\/p>\n\n

    The singer recently released his solo album Get Sunk<\/strong>, a work in which he reflected on creativity, depression and the process of getting back to writing songs after a period of creative block.<\/p>\n\n

    Over the past few years, Berninger has explained that he has experienced one of the most productive times of his career.<\/p>\n\n

    And collaborations like the one with Anna Calvi show that he is still looking for new musical paths.<\/p>\n\n

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    LoffMusic’s recommendation<\/h2>\n\n

    In a musical landscape increasingly dominated by fast pop and viral songs, collaborations like this one are a reminder of the power of introspective songs.<\/p>\n\n

    “Is This All There Is?” is not just a song.<\/p>\n\n

    It is a musical conversation between two artists who share a very particular sensibility.<\/p>\n\n

    If you like the sounds of artists like:<\/p>\n\n

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      then this collaboration is worth a listen.<\/p>\n\n

      From LoffMusic, our recommendation is clear: play “Is This All There Is?”.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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