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From Stage to Airwaves: Anton Edwards Releases ‘You Don’t Really Know Me’, Delivering a Longtime Live Favourite as a Deeply Honest Pop Anthem About Relationships, Trust and Letting Go
Seasoned South African singer-songwriter Anton Edwards releases his long-requested live favourite ‘You Don’t Really Know Me‘, transforming a fan-favourite stage staple into anew emotionally charged, club-ready pop single shaped across more than 1,500 live shows.
Anton Edwards writes songs that grow with an audience. ‘You Don’t Really Know Me’ started as an acoustic guitar piece 17 years ago and became a communal moment at his shows, with crowds singing the chorus back until the song demanded a studio version worthy of that reaction. The new recording keeps the song’s intimate heartbeat while opening it into contemporary electronic and club-influenced production. The arrangement moves from spare, confessional piano and warm vocals to a propulsive chorus built for both radio and dancefloors.
This is music for those who want to feel something and for those who want to move. Lyrically the song examines the slow erosion of trust inside a relationship that still carries love. Musically it balances warmth and grit, with piano-led verses, textured club beats, and Anton’s voice at the centre, equal parts storyteller and commanding frontman, shaped by years of live performance. That dual quality is why the song has been a live highlight for years and why this studio version lands with the quiet authority of an artist who earned his audience one show at a time.
“‘You Don’t Really Know Me’ felt like a living thing long before we recorded it. Crowds made the chorus theirs and the song grew with every show. Releasing it now gives the song the production it deserved while keeping the thing that made people hold on to it. It is about being seen and not being seen at the same time,” says Anton Edwards.
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About Anton Edwards
Anton Edwards is a seasoned South African singer-songwriter and live performer known for his dynamic stage presence and wide-ranging musical versatility. With more than 1,500 live performances, he has built a reputation as an engaging and highly professional artist within both the live entertainment and corporate markets.
He first rose to prominence as the frontman and songwriter for the innovative rock band God’s Zoo, whose single ‘War’ reached number three on 5FM’s Modern Rock Chart, competing alongside major international acts. Another original composition, ‘Shine’, was selected as a Top 10 finalist in the national Coca-Cola and Virgin Records Songwriting Competition, further cementing his songwriting credentials.
Expanding his creative reach, Anton co-founded the Afrikaans alternative project Werkloos with long-time collaborator Michael Raubenheimer. Their EP ”n Hart vir Gillooly’s’ received critical acclaim for its melodic depth and intelligent lyricism, while debut single ‘Enkeling’ entered at number one on East Rand Stereo and received widespread regional radio rotation. Werkloos’s growing influence led to the duo being appointed official brand ambassadors for Audiosure South Africa, endorsing Wharfedale, Samson and Allen & Heath.
Anton wrote and composed the official Mighty Woman Global song for 2026, titled ‘You Are Called’, reflecting his ability to create music with both emotional and cultural impact.
Anton’s latest single ‘You Don’t Really Know Me’ features on the upcoming re-released solo album ‘Strangelove’. His second full-length album, ‘Where I Go, There I Am’ will also be released later in 2026, marking the next chapter in a career defined by longevity, evolution and consistent audience connection.
Throughout his career, Anton Edwards has shared stages with and opened for many of South Africa’s most respected artists, including Just Jinjer, The Parlotones, Prime Circle, Springbok Nude Girls, Watershed, Wonderboom, Mean Mr Mustard, Jesse Clegg, Mark Haze, and many others.
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