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The Aces Release “Don’t Freak”
Utah natives and nowadays Los Angelites The Aces are back with their first single since the release of their 2020 album
Under My Influence. “Don’t Freak” drops today, April 30, ahead of May, which is also Mental Health Month and a fitting drop date for a song that focuses on the frustrations of dealing with mental struggles. The song a jangle pop track in the signature style of The Aces focuses on frontwoman Cristal Ramirez’s struggles with panic attacks, which started hitting hard in 2020 for the singer. The song centers on the exasperation one can feel at oneself when you can’t just “get over it,” or “calm down,” which are common things aimed at people dealing with mental-health crises, whether big or small. This is certainly the case for Ramirez in the song, where her worries and negative self-talk are on full display (“I can’t take me anywhere”), as much as her reminders-to-self that she’s just taking it a day at
Backed by a dance-pop sound, the new record explores the damaging stigmas surrounding mental health.
The track starts with a mesmerizing guitar riff that immediately sets an energetic tone. As the song progresses, lead singer Cristal Ramirez begins to deliver powerful lyrics and show-stopping vocals that will leave music listeners in awe.
Don’t Freak is a song that beautifully navigates the struggles of having anxiety while also instilling a sense of hope.
Ramirez opened up about the inspiration behind the new track in a statement.
“I’ve struggled with severe anxiety for my entire life, and this year started having intense panic attacks. When you struggle with your mental health, you start to realize very quickly just how little space is held for you in society,” Ramirez said.