Anthony Retka

“Writing songs is like a treasure hunt and well worth the journey.” -Anthony Retka

Inquire who Anthony Retka is and prepare to traverse a wondrous land of talents set to a gorgeous backdrop of song. Dating back 18 years, Retka’s place in Michigan’s entertainment scene is etched as a voice and storyteller through music. The Detroit-born singer, songwriter and producer takes his audience on a heart-opening journey into his fantastical inner world. As Retka shares, “The magic of being a songwriter is that I am able to provide an outlet for those who can’t express themselves well. It allows me to connect with the audience in a very human and personal way."

2023 and 2024 were banner years for Anthony, releasing a compilation of all his singles and EPs called “And So I Wish You Well", a live EP with fellow Detroit musician Kate Hinote, and a new single called "Grateful". A new studio album is due out in 2025.

“Retka’s music and words have evocatively backlit the broken feelings we have in our heart or in our mind when relationships or life goals don’t pan out, but rather than ever wallowing, it’s more like he’s a mechanic who finds out why the battery died and fuses a few new connections so that the engine can restart.” –J. Milo

“Anthony is a master of dynamics, moving between rich, strong, heavy guitar bits and gentle, barely-there strumming. The diversity of his octaves is astounding; he conjures images of Radiohead one moment and Jeff Buckley the next.” –Springfed Artists