Belle VEX isn’t here to sugarcoat the chaos — he’s here to turn it into art. With his latest release, “Mania,” the New England-raised singer-songwriter dives headfirst into one of the most disorienting chapters of his life and somehow comes out the other side with a track that feels both unfiltered and fiercely self-aware.
If you’ve followed his journey, you’ll know it hasn’t exactly been linear. The arts shaped him early on, but a move to California to pursue acting sent his life into a tailspin. An injury left him stuck, frustrated, and questioning everything. Out of that wreckage came clarity: music wasn’t just a creative outlet — it was survival. Since then, Belle VEX has built a catalog rooted in honesty rather than industry polish, using sound as a way to process setbacks and rediscover himself.
“Mania” might be his most visceral offering yet. The title alone conjures images of spiraling thoughts and emotional freefall — and the track leans into that tension. Inspired by a severe allergic reaction that derailed his life for months and led him to behave in ways he barely recognized, the song captures that terrifying sense of losing control. The production leans into a sleek pop-EDM framework, but it’s far from glossy escapism. There’s a pulse beneath it — dark, urgent, unsettled. It feels like being caught in a current you didn’t mean to step into.
What makes “Mania” compelling isn’t just the chaos — it’s the accountability. Now in a clearer headspace and physically recovered, Belle reflects on that period with maturity. He acknowledges that even though the breakdown wasn’t intentional, it still caused pain. That perspective adds weight to the track. It’s not just about unraveling — it’s about rebuilding.
Visually, the “Mania” music video expands on the aesthetic introduced in “Nobody, But Me.” The presentation is minimal yet cinematic, shadowy but emotionally loaded. There’s a rawness here that feels deliberate. The edges aren’t smoothed over. The mood is hazy, almost suffocating at times — like watching someone move through a fog they’re only just beginning to understand. It’s gritty by design, mirroring the imperfect reality behind the story.
And for those who love digging deeper? Belle VEX seems to be crafting something interconnected. The breadcrumbs are there across his broader catalog, hinting that this chapter might be part of a larger narrative waiting to be pieced together.
‘Mania’ is raw, cinematic, and proof that vulnerability can be a powerful creative weapon
