Anxiety can feel like walking on a tightrope. Or at least so say Leeds based alt-rockers Calls Landing.
“This song tackles anxiety and having a healthy relationship between body and mind,” explains vocalist Joe Armitage, linking new track ‘Tightrope’ to the ever-present mental health taboo. “Our good friend Dan, who was our guitarist at the time, and I wrote the lyrics. Both of us were struggling with anxiety issues and writing the song shed light on how we were dealing with these issues. By personifying the anxiety in the song we were able to highlight the relationship between the good and the bad of the mind.”
Those suffering from anxiety will find recognition in lyrics such as “I still blame myself”, and the ultimately optimistic “If you’re alright, I’m alright”. ‘Tightrope’ speaks of acceptance, of the end of self-loathing and a way of looking forward.
Calls Landing will be releasing new album ‘Heirlooms’ on the 11th May 2015, which will include ‘Tightrope’. The Bob Cooper produced record is available to pre-order now.
For more on Calls Landing, check out their Facebook page. Those suffering from anxiety and depression can find support, guidance and more via the mental health charity, Mind.