Los Angeles-based Polish artist Nina Anto, vocalist, composer, and producer, releases her deeply moving new single “Thanks To Bridges,” a cinematic alt-pop exploration of empathy, unity, and the human connection that binds us all.
Blending lush organic textures, evocative piano lines, and Nina’s signature deep, expressive vocals, “Thanks To Bridges” feels both intimate and grand in scope, warm and hopeful, yet shaded with mystery. The song poses a timeless question: “Do you build or burn the bridges?” It invites listeners to reflect on their role in fostering compassion and peace in an increasingly divided world.
“This song is not tied to a single theme,” says Nina. “Like John Lennon’s ‘Imagine,’ it speaks of universal unity, and like ‘We Are the World,’ it aims to stir us into action. It’s about seeing others—refugees, people with disabilities, those suffering from war—and choosing empathy over indifference. Every small gesture of kindness is a bridge that connects us.”
Created while travelling between Warsaw and London, the song emerged from a profoundly collaborative process with three Polish artists, one of whom is a blind producer and engineer. In one unforgettable session, the team worked entirely in darkness so Nina could experience the creative world through his perspective. The result is a track that radiates authenticity, depth, and human connection.
“Some of the sonic elements in the song are organic, echoing the very idea of building bridges, structures born of dust and fog, yet strong enough to last for centuries,” Nina explains.
A graduate of CalArts (founded by Walt Disney) and now a GRAMMY Voting Member, Nina Anto has rapidly become one of the most promising voices in contemporary art-pop. Her career includes collaborations with Grammy- and Emmy-nominated composer William Goldstein, prestigious cultural scholarships from Poland’s Ministry of Culture and the Rafał Brzoska Foundation, and performances across Europe. Her music has been featured on BBC platforms, major Polish media, and at dublab LA, the renowned station and venue known for championing boundary-pushing artists like Flying Lotus and Thundercat.
“Thanks To Bridges” arrives as a movement toward compassion, reminding us that in times of conflict and uncertainty, we still hold the power to connect, to care, and to create peace, one bridge at a time.
