Enter maniia, the Prague-born, New York-based pop alchemist with a story as real as her lyrics. Her new single “One Track Mind” isn’t just a catchy pop song — it’s a lifeline for anyone who's ever had to start over, question the plan, or burn down a “safe” path to finally chase something true.

Imagine if early 2000s pop met the introspective cool of modern alt-electronic vibes. “One Track Mind” sits in that perfect sonic sweet spot between nostalgia and now. Think: Michelle Branch produced by Billie Eilish’s darker cousin. There’s this blend of shimmering synths, lo-fi textures, and a slow-burning beat that pulls you in like quicksand — the kind you want to sink into.

It’s dreamy, it’s moody, but it never loses its melodic backbone. The hooks are sharp, and the chorus hits like a thought you’ve been trying not to think. It’s all very headlights-on-an-empty-road energy — emotional, cinematic, and deeply human.

This isn’t just about love or loss. It’s about mental spirals, emotional noise, and trying to find clarity when your heart’s in twelve different places. The title says it all: “One Track Mind” is the anthem for the overfocused, the over-invested, the ones who can’t let go even when they know they should.

Lines like that cut deep for anyone who’s ever lost themselves in the process of caring too much — about someone, something, or some version of yourself you’re trying to keep alive.

maniia’s story is raw, relatable, and refreshingly unfiltered. After years of working in international development, she made the terrifying, exhilarating leap from government contractor to full-time artist — not because it was easy, but because it was real. And then, just to hammer that point home, she lost her job during a freeze on foreign aid and finally leaned fully into what had always been calling her: music.

That kind of honesty? It bleeds into every second of this track. There’s no label-sculpted perfection here — just a woman with a mic, a mission, and some heartbreak to process.

“One Track Mind” isn’t trying to be the next viral trend — and that’s what makes it hit so hard. It’s for the in-betweeners. The ones caught in career shifts, emotional limbos, identity crises. It’s for anyone who’s ever thought, “Why am I the only one stuck on this loop?” Spoiler: you’re not, and maniia is right there with you.

She’s not pretending to have it all figured out — she’s just giving the chaos a soundtrack. And in a world full of overly curated personas, that kind of authenticity is rare and deeply needed.

maniia isn’t just releasing music — she’s documenting a metamorphosis in real time. “One Track Mind” is the sound of someone throwing off the safety rails, getting lost on purpose, and letting her intuition lead the way. It’s vulnerable. It’s vibey. And it deserves your attention.

Support this independent artist. Support this risk.

“one track mind” is available now on all major streaming platforms

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