Drawing us in with a cerebral, industrial energy, expanding with a phonk-adjacent beat with trippy ad libs, ANXIO opens They Called with dimensionality, subversion and an innate sense of futurism, fused with nostalgic elements.
The opus expands, inviting us to trip into the composer’s universe, it feels surreal, boundless, brave and even comes with a slowed version which feels like the perfect sound for a viral TikTok. We appreciate the bright synths, the textured percussive elements and the glitch-pop waves that remind us of how unique music production can truly be.
What ANXIO is manifest feels groundbreaking – it is industrial without feeling dark. There is a charisma to the sentiment of the production, and the dynamism is unrivalled. We learn that ANXIO is a rising artist from Berlin, Germany. Their music is designed to blend emotional depth with experimental beats and home-recorded charm.
The creator tells us how the song started as a joke. It used a meme and a line sung by ANXIO’s ex-girlfriend under autotune. Over time, it turned into a full track with bold ad libs and unexpected emotion. ANXIO recorded everything at home. The breakup gave the project a deeper meaning. Now, with big plans ahead, they hope people will connect with the story and sound.
Naturally, we have added They Called to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of ANXIO, including the slowed version of They Called, and Ritmo Do Rio!