To kick off the new year, Anaïs & The Hoops unveils the music video for “Growing Pains,” a standout track from her debut EP of the same name.
With “Growing Pains,” Anaïs explores love through the lens of friendship. “Friendships shape us just as deeply as romantic love, especially the ones we carry from childhood into adulthood,” she says. “The song is a love letter to best friends and to growing up alongside the people who feel like home.”
Directed by Grace Pomilla, the music video reflects these themes by interweaving intimate on-stage performance footage with nostalgic childhood home videos. Shot at Purgatory in Bushwick with Anaïs’ full band and a cast of close friends, the visual underscores the song’s emphasis on chosen family. “It’s nostalgic, a touch melancholy, and completely dreamy,” Anaïs adds.
Combining jazz-inflected vocals, introspective lyrics, catchy pop melodies, and a retro-inspired aesthetic, Anaïs & The Hoops has quickly emerged as one of indie music’s most distinctive new voices. Hailing from San Diego and now based in Brooklyn, Anaïs began performing at a young age and spent much of her 20s singing professionally in jazz clubs before finding her own artistic voice. In September 2025, she released her debut EP, Growing Pains, which earned support from NPR Music, Ones To Watch, and WFUV.
Watch “Growing Pains” music video:
