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On her new song \u201cAnxiety,\u201d Nadia Vaeh draws the listener into a dark, sticky web that not only taps into her own inner turmoil, but our collective unease as well, as the pandemic and quarantine have continues to threaten<\/a> many Americans’ mental health. \u201cHere comes the paranoia,\u201d the pop singer\/songwriter moans. \u201cAnxiety is something many of us can, unfortunately, identify within this crazy world. I drew from my experiences in codependent relationships and my general anxiety struggles in writing this song,” Vaeh tells Audiofemme. “I continuously work hard to heal many of the issues where my anxieties are rooted. The thought patterns that create such a headspace can be hard to kick and can make it difficult to do even the simplest of things depending on the day, hour, or triggers. I hope this song helps those with anxiety struggles feel less alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Written with producer Dion Shaw, \u201cAnxiety\u201d glues together Vaeh\u2019s personal truths amidst a flurry of production, mixing sinister synth-work and various percussive elements. \u201cButterflies in my belly\/This love can\u2019t be healthy\/Oh no,\u201d she whispers. A ticking clock\u2019s rhythmic pulse soon backdrops her emotional breakdown, adding on an entirely new layer of dread. Shaw also co-produced the song with Tyler Pratt, and together, they accentuate the tangible pain oozing from Vaeh\u2019s voice.<\/p>\n