They Are ANXIOUS!!

Bridging the gaps between mournful melodic hardcore, and eclectic emo, Anxious from Fairfield, Connecticut takes the top for songs to heavy sob or obtrusively scream to. With inspiration drawing from America’s hardcore, and influences like essential emo tracks dating to Blink-182, Anxious cultivates feelings of somber togetherness and stern rebellion. 

Currently on tour opening for Prince Daddy & The Hyena + Drug Church, this article will cover the March 17, 2023 showing at Soma in San Diego, California. The sold-out side stage show brought in fans from all across Southern California, and did not disappoint. Playing their top hits from “In April,” “Call From You,” and many others off their recently released album “Little Green House” (Circa 2022), frontman Grady Allen practically read a love letter to all audience members. 

Snappy drums with subdued guitar riffs, and an almost dreamcore-esque vocal effect, featuring heart-rending lyrics and scratchy screams, calls for stage-diving and crowd killing all night long. By far some of the best emo sets played at Soma. 

Anxious’ lyricism melts ears and binds hearts for the full 32 minutes and 9 seconds of their 2022 album release, and more of the same can be found in singles and previous LPs on any streaming platform. The show was wild, the music even more primitive, and in my opinion, oh so worth it. 

Check them out @wereanxious on Instagram for upcoming tour and show information, and stream their discography on all streaming platforms for a quick heart-check.

Written By: Allison Grace (@allieepayne)

Published: 8/19/2023