Nashville-based singer-songwriter Caroline Romano delivers a vulnerable and soul-baring entry with her latest single, “Panic Attack.” Set against stripped-back acoustic guitar and laced with delicate emotion, this alternative pop ballad is a poignant look into the paralyzing stillness of anxiety, wrapped in warmth, honesty, and subdued strength.
“Panic Attack” is an experience. Romano’s soft, almost trembling vocals feel like a whispered confession, creating a sense of closeness with the listener that few artists manage to achieve. The rawness in her tone draws comparisons to artists like Clairo, Lauv, and mxmtoon, yet she carves her lane with lyrical vulnerability that hits like a shared secret.
Instead of dramatizing the chaos that often comes with panic, Romano leans into the stillness—the inescapable quiet that feels louder than any noise. “Panic Attack” plays like a sonic exhale, using minimalistic acoustic instrumentation to mimic the internal slowdown that anxiety often brings. The result is hauntingly beautiful, heartbreaking yet comforting, intimate yet universal.
The track serves as a standout cut from her upcoming debut album, Oddities and Prodigies, a collection expected to showcase Caroline's wide emotional range, from misty-eyed reflections to energetic pop-punk flares. If this song is any indication, the album is bound to strike chords across the spectrum of human feeling.
“Panic Attack” is a gentle act of courage. With it, Caroline Romano proves that there's power in being still and healing in being heard. This is the sound of a young artist finding beauty in emotional chaos and inviting us all to sit with it for a while.
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