‘Hope There’s Someone’ is London-based artist Tony Njoku’s take on the much-loved Anohni ballad. His delicate voice matches the song’s deeply emotive melodies perfectly, with powerful vibrato blending his timbre into the slow swell of strings. It’s an achingly beautiful rendition filled with the defiance and self-expression that has inspired Njoku since he was a child. On choosing this song to cover, Njoku says: “Covering this song felt like returning to a part of myself that’s always been influenced by her artistry. I approached it with great reverence, but also with a desire to bring my own voice and experience into it. For me, this cover is not just a tribute but a reflection of how Anohni’s work continues to shape my creative path. It’s an emotional journey that speaks to universal themes of vulnerability, mortality, and the search for connection.” You can check out Tony Njoku’s new EP, Encore, when it drops on November 15th, 2024, via PRAH Recordings. -Dan Peeke