Bailey Spinn’s newest single, “fear of going out,” is a rock anthem that explores the reality of being an introvert. From TikTok to YouTube, Spinn has been posting videos and interacting with fans for years. All of her hard work has come to fruition as she was featured on People Magazine’s Emerging Artists list, performed at the When We Were Young Festival, and has amassed millions of streams on a catalog of honest and vulnerable rock music.
Growing up, Spinn was inspired by bands such as Paramore, Evanescence, Avril Lavigne, and Flyleaf. So it's no surprise that this single feels like the soundtrack to a Y2K coming-of-age movie. When speaking to Spinn about “fear of going out,” one of the things she shared was “I love building community.” Spinn spoke about how she hopes listeners are able to resonate with her lyrics and how she wanted to create a space where others could feel accepted.
After releasing her most recent album, loser, Bailey has been teasing FOGO for some time on her socials. With this track released, listeners have been invited into Spinn's innermost thoughts. Spinn has posted, “This is the most honest song I’ve written,” with lyrics that allow the listener behind the screen of Spinn's social media accounts.
Opening with a slick percussion rhythm and distorted guitar arpeggios, “fear of going out” belongs in a millennial movie montage. Spinn's soft vocals float above the distortion, painting a picture of the anxiety that Gen Z (and Gen Y, honestly) experience around having to socialize and leave our creature comforts. The instruments and distortion are stripped back to chugging bass and Spinn's clear vocal tone as the anticipation of the drop settles in. Met with a percussive cymbal-heavy rock beat and soaring vocals from Bailey, the chorus is a head-banging, sing-along-at-the-top-of-your-lungs anthem.
“Everything's too loud / Better be good if I’m leaving my house so I’m staying inside / I’ll get super high and probably cry on my couch / And I think it's an issue / That I’d rather be here than be with you”
When asked about what she would say to “14 year old Bailey,” she responded that she would encourage her to keep going. Developing her sound over years of hard work, Bailey has found her stride in the female-led rock scene. When asked what draws her to the intensity of rock, Bailey reflected on how she used hard rock and heavy metal for weight lifting when working out and loved the energy of the music she was listening to. Now as an artist who is making a name for herself in rock, Bailey hopes that her music can help others find their voice and a sense of belonging.
“And maybe I’d change If everyone wasn’t so god damn fake / I could finally breathe, a sigh of relief it always ends up the same / And I think it’s an issue / No offense but I don’t even miss you”
Reflecting on her journey, Spinn shared that it’s been natural to stay authentic and true to herself. From “Purple hair Bailey” to now, she’s been able to use her music and her outward appearance as a form of self expression, even referencing her growth and personal journey in her posts. Spinn said she has had boundaries around what she’s posted in the past and is stepping into a new era where she’s ready to let viewers in a little closer.
“You don’t want me around / Cause I’ll just drag you down / Think I might need some help / With the fear of going out”
When asked about current artists she’s been listening to, Spinn talked about rock and heavy metal artist Poppy, Canadian heavy metal band Spiritbox, and the icon herself, Amy Lee of Evanescence. If you can’t get enough of Bailey Spinn, stream fear of going out and watch the new music video.
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