The track follows on from the success of recent single ‘sorry i’m a mess’
On the effortlessly atmospheric and haunting alt-pop single ‘panic!’, rising NYC artist Germano continues to establish the distinctive appeal and cutting edge creativity and charm that has seen them lauded as such an exciting force in modern music.
The track has this compelling darkness throughout that feels as exciting as it is relatable, utilising distorted vocals and experimental production to help articulate the pressure that he puts on himself and the anxiety that it can often cause as a result. This darkness and soul-baring vulnerability provides an eerie contrast to recent breakup anthem ‘sorry i’m a mess’, and shows off a real versatility and guile that the artist possesses. Everything about this track feels cutting edge and exciting and there is so much nuance and uniqueness to its style that it feels hard to not get swept up within it and its expansive appeal.
On the inspiration behind the track, he says, “I used to put so much pressure on myself to succeed that when my plans didn’t turn out exactly the way I hoped, I’d get terrible anxiety to the point that it was paralyzing – I didn’t know how to continue moving forward. It can be hard keeping the spark on in a career like this especially when you’re not yet where you want to be. So now I create music and art for my inner child and for my liking only, which brings me content and confidence in my work. This song is a reminder to myself that I have what it takes to accomplish my goals.”
