Rising alt-pop artist Nxdia’s latest single ‘Feel Anything’ delves into the complexities of mental health, contrasting themes of depression and manic episodes within a unique two-part musical structure.
Nxdia’s New Single “Feel Anything” Explores the Duality of Emotion Amid Rising Stardom
Rising alt-pop artist Nxdia has recently launched their latest single, “Feel Anything,” which delves deep into themes of mental health, chronicling the dual experiences of depression and manic episodes. This latest piece marks a significant entry in the artist’s growing repertoire and comes as expectations are high following their recent successes.
Nxdia, who hails from Sudanese-Egyptian roots, uses the two-part structure of “Feel Anything” to articulate a poignant narrative about emotional turmoil. The first section of the track presents a slow, melancholic soundscape that mirrors the isolating experience of depression. Nxdia reflects on the struggles of trying to engage with friends while grappling with feelings of invisibility and a desire to retreat into oneself. “In the beginning, I talk about feeling isolated, trying to have conversations with friends to understand why I was feeling the way I did, why I felt the need to disappear and make myself as small as I felt at the time,” they said.
Transitioning unexpectedly into the second half, the song shifts gears, adopting an upbeat, dance-oriented style. This abrupt change is deliberate and represents the artist’s fluctuating moods. Nxdia elaborates that the energetic feel is a nod to the club environments they often frequented, which often served as both a refuge and a source of conflict in their quest for emotional release. “Sometimes I’d feel ‘good’ but that really meant I had enough energy to force myself to attend club or party environments just for the sake of wanting to feel sad and numb,” they added, capturing the complexity of navigating mental health within social settings.
“Feel Anything” follows a fruitful year for Nxdia, who has garnered attention with previous hits like “She Likes A Boy” and “Jennifer’s Body,” both launching conversations around sapphic experiences and embracing queer representation in music. With each release, Nxdia has resonated strongly with listeners, amassing over eight million streams for teasers of “Feel Anything” prior to its official drop.
Furthermore, the artist has been recognised with a nomination for Breakthrough TikTok Artist of the Year, highlighting their rising influence within the alt-pop genre and beyond. As 2024 approaches, Nxdia’s burgeoning career continues to draw interest from the realms of both music and LGBTQIA culture, suggesting an impactful presence in the alt-pop landscape.
“Feel Anything” is now available for streaming, allowing listeners to engage with Nxdia’s vivid exploration of emotion and identity. The artist’s journey represents a growing acknowledgement of diverse voices in the industry, particularly those that illuminate the nuances of the queer experience against the backdrop of contemporary society.
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