With only three singles released, Brooklyn's Anyhow is swiftly becoming a band to keep an eye on in 2026. This indie rock group transforms themes of friendship and uncertainty into warm, melodic, guitar-centric tracks that resonate in the spaces between clarity and ambiguity. In their inaugural interview, the duo, Nick Cianci and Dan Harris, spoke with Atwood Magazine about their beginnings, mutual trust in creativity, and their commitment to building something lasting.
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The term "Anyhow" captures the essence of navigating uncertainty—when situations don't neatly resolve, when love hangs in the air, and when you choose to press ahead without assurances. It's a word that embraces contradictions and serves as an apt name for a band whose music dwells in that same intimate, gray area.
Formed in Brooklyn by Nick Cianci and Dan Harris, Anyhow emerged from chance meetings, shared admiration, and a long period of unrealized potential. Both musicians, having been part of indie bands Del Water Gap and Shallow Alcove for a lengthy time, had encountered each other at various shows, orbiting the same creative scene without quite connecting. Upon finally playing together with a couple of guitars, the chemistry was instantaneous—not due to a shared agenda, but because of a shared sentiment.
Cianci immediately sensed a unique connection. “I knew right away that he had something special,” he recalls. “I’ve always deeply appreciated anyone who can create a magical moment with just their voice and an acoustic guitar. Dan has that innate ability; music effortlessly flows from him.”
What started as casual music sessions together soon revealed itself as a rare partnership—not just compatibility, but a shared artistic instinct. “Since we both participate in other bands, we write far more songs than we ever manage to record or share,” Harris explains. “We began playing music together purely for fun and quickly realized we had a similar vision: We both hail from guitar-centric backgrounds and wanted to create music with friends.”
He elaborates, “There’s something quite youthful, almost childlike, about the roots of this band. It began because we had an abundance of songs and ideas that needed a home, prompting us to establish a project that felt unrestricted in sharing them.”
Anyhow became that creative environment—free of expectations, receptive to instinct, and driven by the sheer joy of collaboration. Both Cianci and Harris hailed from worlds steeped in guitar-driven music, bonding over artists like Elliott Smith and Father John Misty, resulting in a surplus of songs beyond what their respective projects could accommodate. Thus, Anyhow was born out of necessity—a refuge where those songs could come alive.
The sound that emerged is instantly grounding—warm, melodic indie rock anchored by vibrant guitar lines, dreamlike vocal harmonies, and straightforward yet profound lyrics. The music exudes an effortless quality, marked by the freedom of collaboration without the pressure to perform or impress. These tracks feel organically constructed, shaped by instinct, trust, and the simple pleasure of making music in a shared space.
Trust is fundamental to Anyhow's creative process. “Every song varies, but at the core, the aim is for everything to feel authentic and created ‘in the cave,’ so to speak,” Harris notes. “Our goal is to craft a cohesive record from start to finish—not merely a compilation of singles.” They prioritize cohesion over perfection—songs carefully shaped over time, collectively, and with purpose.
The collaborative ethos extends fully to producer and drummer Noah Pope, whose presence infuses the music with warmth and subtle momentum. Together, they focus less on defining genres and more on nurturing whatever feels genuine in the moment—allowing each song to discover its shape while trusting that their chemistry and sensibility will bind it all together.
At the heart of it all lies friendship. “This experience has been incredibly enjoyable for me,” Harris reflects. “It feels like realizing a childhood dream of playing in a rock band with friends.” This closeness is palpable in their music—not as sentimentality, but as confidence, stemming from the understanding that those alongside you are just as attuned.
With merely three tracks released, Anyhow already embodies a band comfortable with uncertainty—willing to dwell in the unresolved, the tender, and the unanswered. Their music doesn’t rush to conclusions; it lingers, listens, and continues on anyhow.
Anyhow first presented their music in late October with the double single “Harder Than Before” and “Can’t Move” — two tracks that feel fully realized rather than mere sketches, clearly articulating the band's intentions. Together, they establish the emotional and sonic landscape of Anyhow: great warmth without fragility, melody without gloss, and a steadfast commitment to honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable.
“Harder Than Before” unfolds with gentle insistence, supported by shimmering guitar lines and layered, intimate harmonies. It explores endurance—not the
With only three singles released, Brooklyn's Anyhow is rapidly becoming an artist to keep an eye on in 2026 – an indie rock band transforming friendship and uncertainty into warm, melodic, guitar-driven tracks that resonate in the spaces in between. In their inaugural interview, duo Nick Cianci and Dan Harris spoke with Atwood Magazine about their beginnings, creative trust, and the journey of creating something enduring.