This Song Feels Like Anxiety — And That’s What Makes It Brilliant
In "Infested With Ants", Virginia artist ShiningDymond turns emotional chaos into clever, unforgettable music.
Listen now: Infested With Ants
Follow: @shiningdymond on Instagram
📍 Virginia Beach / Norfolk, VA
Ever heard a song that perfectly feels like the panic of starting over?
ShiningDymond, a rising indie R&B artist from Virginia, captures exactly that with Infested With Ants — a gritty, emotional track about anxiety, mental exhaustion, and the overwhelming pressure that comes with new beginnings.
She doesn’t just write lyrics. She builds a whole world. And it’s clever.
The song is structured like a timeline — freshman year to college — showing how anxiety shows up again and again, especially in moments of change. But it’s the sonic details that make it genius:
- Gritty background vocals represent the “ants” — crawling, swarming, overwhelming.
- Octave jumps mimic the emotional rollercoaster: highs of hope, lows of self-doubt.
- And the whole track is a little unpredictable, mirroring how anxiety feels in real life.
It’s not about being perfect. In fact, ShiningDymond is the first to admit she’s still growing as an artist. But the idea behind this song is brilliant — and it’s executed in a way that feels honest, raw, and totally original.
Who Is ShiningDymond?
Real name Dymond Wells, she’s an indie singer-songwriter currently studying at Old Dominion University. She started writing young, and over the years, turned to music as a way to process feelings she didn’t know how to say out loud.
Now, she makes songs for people who don’t feel seen. Emotional. Vulnerable. Real. If you like artists like SZA, Laufey, or girl in red you’ll find something special in her sound.
“I was a little lost / And something in me had exhausted / Infested with ants”
That hook alone sticks with you. It’s weird in the best way — a line that sounds strange at first, then suddenly becomes your entire mood.
Why This Song Is So Clever
Let’s break it down:
The Concept
A mental health timeline from freshman year to college — tracking how anxiety builds in moments of change and reinvention. It’s a genius way to tell a personal story while speaking to a universal truth.
The Sound Design
- Background vocals feel like they’re crawling through your ears.
- Rough vocal layers = inner chaos.
- Sudden pitch changes = instability. It’s not polished pop — it’s intentionally messy. And that’s what makes it work.
The Honesty
She doesn’t pretend to have it all together. The lyrics are straightforward, but hit hard. The emotion isn’t filtered. That alone is rare.
Final Thoughts
Infested With Ants isn’t trying to go viral but it deserves to.
Because when music is this specific and still this relatable, it sticks. It makes you feel seen. And whether you’re starting high school, starting college, or starting over, this song captures the fear and fight of new beginnings.
“Now I'm in college, and I'm starting from the beginning again...”
ShiningDymond might be early in her career, but this is proof of her potential. Vulnerability is her superpower. And if she keeps writing with this much heart and cleverness the world’s going to hear her name soon.
Listen now: Infested With Ants
Follow: @shiningdymond on Instagram
📍 Virginia Beach / Norfolk, VA
About the Creator
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ShiningDymond is a Virginia-based indie R&B artist creating emotional music for people who don’t feel seen. Her songs center vulnerability, healing, and realness.
— ShiningDymond Management
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This song about anxiety during new beginnings is really unique. The sonic details like the gritty vocals and octave jumps make it stand out. Can't wait to hear more from her.