Fairfield, Connecticut’s own Anxious is a force to be reckoned with. On their sophomore album, Bambi—out now via Run For Cover Records—the young East Coast quintet blends delicate emo sonics with blistering hardcore and sweltering pop-punk melodies. The 11-track record is nothing short of refreshing, an effortlessly timeless collection of songs. Partly inspired by Panic! at the Disco’s 2005 record A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, Anxious offers exciting chaos and poised sentiments alike from their opening “Never Said” to the closer, “I’ll Be Around.” Currently on their massive headlining tour with Ultra Q and Stateside, idobi Radio had the… Read more »
As we eagerly await the February 21 release of Anxious‘ sophomore album Bambi, the band has one more surprise in store—their single “Never Said.” Frontman Grady Allen says of the new single, “In our music subculture, there often seems to be this dynamic where people stay close to others regardless of the fact of whether they really like them or not. You hear subtle whispers and rumors about what people really think of you, but those feelings are never expressed to you directly.” He continues, “It’s an exhausting social dynamic and one that I am desperate to let go of. ‘Never Said”s lyrics… Read more »
Anxious just dropped their new single “Some Girls” from their forthcoming record Bambi. The sophomore LP, which is due out February 21 via Run For Cover Records, also features their previous singles “Counting Sheep” and “Head & Spine.” Needless to say, Anxious is dynamic in every sense of the word. The Connecticut emo act effortlessly weaves in and out of indie-rock-inspired vocals and garage-rock guitar melodies in the new track. However, across their discography, they have a sound that appeals to everyone, whether you prefer soft indie or are a certified metalhead. (They just performed at Better Lovers‘ BLissmas alongside… Read more »
Anxious has unveiled their shimmering, raucous new single, “Head & Spine,” offering a tantalizing preview of their upcoming sophomore album, Bambi, set to drop on February 21 via Run For Cover Records. The track follows October’s release of the album’s lead single, “Counting Sheep,” building anticipation for the 11-track collection. Preorder Bambi here. “‘Head & Spine’ is probably one of my favorite songs on the whole record,” vocalist Grady Allen shares. “The whole song came together over months just riff by riff. It felt kind of unclear exactly where the song was going to land. There’s all of these sort… Read more »
Connecticut’s premier rising punk artist Anxious is back with the announcement of their sophomore record, Bambi, available everywhere on February 21 via Run For Cover Records. In tandem with the announcement, the quintet shared a bit of what’s to come with their new lead single and music video for “Counting Sheep.” Guitarist and co-vocalist Dante Melucci shares, “This [song] is totally insane… I had the idea that I could turn the vibe of the Gorillaz self-titled record into a cool Anxious track, and once I had the verse melody and the quick 16th rhythm pacing I knew it was [going to] be… Read more »
One headlining band isn’t enough! Koyo, One Step Closer, and Anxious have announced their triple headliner spring tour. The triple-header bill will be joined by Life’s Question and Stateside on select dates. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, December 15 at 10 AM ET. Read more: Charlotte Sands Stands In The “blindspot” With Her Latest Single All three bands have been busy with touring this year and have often been the openers for countless acts such as The Wonder Years and Stick To Your Guns. Even with being on multiple runs, it hasn’t stopped the groups from putting out new… Read more »
Dream State is capturing the pitfalls of the human experience with their gritty new single “Anxious State of Mind.” The song will be part of their forthcoming mini-album Still Dreaming, due out on January 26. Pre-orders are available here. Preceded by the mini-album’s title track, “Anxious State Of Mind,” can be best described as cautiously optimistic heavy rock as lead singer Jessie Powell urgently sings “You don’t ever have to feel all alone, all alone, all alone/No more fighting battles all on your own, your own, your own.” Check out the full track below. Initially sharing the news of the… Read more »
Radio Uprising showcases the greatest bands and artists that tomorrow has to offer, including: Anxious, Beckett, Motel 7, LiL Lotus, Caspr, and Charlotte Sands.
Worry Club, the brainchild of Midwestern bedroom pop master Chase Walsh, is ready to release their debut album, I’m Freaking Out, on February 20 via Good Luck Have Fun and Broke Records. And to kick off this new era, the artist launched “Fade Away,” a euphoria-inducing dreamscape sure to warm up your cold winter days and validate your anxious moments. Walsh shared of the LP, “I wrote and recorded all of these songs in my bedroom over the course of three years. They’re all songs that I wrote when I was truly freaking out all alone. I would work through… Read more »
Sweet Pill is back and better than ever, baby! The band is gearing up for a massive 2026 with their biggest headlining tour to date in the spring and the arrival of their highly anticipated sophomore LP Still There’s a Glow on March 13 via Hopeless Records. To kick off this exciting new chapter, the East Coast punks revealed their single, “No Control,” a grunge-laced, raw dreamscape of sound. The band says, “It’s honestly difficult to put into words what it means to be releasing new music after so long. We collectively put all that we have into crafting this… Read more »
