The tracks serve as the two different realities and mental states that come with living with ADHD and depression
LA based alternative pop star Maijah is an artist who creates a style of music that she describes as ‘Main Character Music’, intending to give listeners the kind of empowering and inspiring feel that evokes the spirit of being the main character in a movie. Her latest EP Sinking/Floating is built around two tracks that explore the cycles of ADHD and depression, serving as two sides of a coin that operate both on their own and as a seamless experience together.
‘Sinking’ is the track and explores the lows that come with the territory, exploring relatable themes like ignoring your responsibilities, lacking motivation, and all of the self-hatred and isolation that comes as a result of these thing. The glitzy and stylish nature of the artist’s sound does a great job of lifting such a somber track and giving it a catchy and memorable aesthetic, but it is the hard-hitting narrative that makes it feel so impactful and resonating as a listen.
‘Floating’ serves as a contrast to its predecessor, as things seamlessly switch from the dark and hopeless into something that feels more optimistic and cheery. This seamless transition is something that feels important in the context of the tracks, as often these shifts and boosts in mood will come unexpectedly and without warning, without any kind of rhyme or reason or explanation to come with them. The more bubbly and vibrant nature of the sound hits like a rush of dopamine, with expansive, hyper-pop beats and energetic, fizzy vocal delivery that perfectly echoes the sentiment of “I can do anything, I can do everything”. As always, these hits of adrenaline and energy are always going to be temporary, and following a really engrossing and high-octane few minutes the cycle repeats itself, and we seamlessly transition back to the ‘Sinking’ stage.
