If you’ve ever sat with your own thoughts a little too long—maybe staring at the ceiling, maybe overthinking absolutely everything—“Spider Veins” is the kind of song that knows exactly where you’ve been. First Robin’s debut single captures that quiet, existential swirl we don’t always talk about, all wrapped in a cinematic, piano-led ballad that feels raw, honest, and almost uncomfortably relatable.
Toronto singer-songwriter Alexandra Sullivan (aka First Robin) has a knack for turning oddly specific, hyper-emotional moments into stories that feel universal. With raw, distinct vocals that bring back the spirit of early 2000s female-driven alt-folk anthems, “Spider Veins” floats between self-reflection, humor, and that quiet anxiety that sneaks up on you when the world feels too loud.
The lyrics hit like a late-night journal entry: getting mad at strangers on the internet, trying to make sense of liminal spaces and luteal phases, and staring down the reality of aging with equal parts dread and dark comedy. The spider veins “crawling, creeping, weaving, getting bold” aren’t just physical—they’re emotional threads that pull the narrator deeper.
Musically, it’s soft but cinematic, weaving together indie, folk, and subtle pop textures that cradle the vulnerability rather than overwhelming it. The piano leads like a steady heartbeat, grounding the swirl of anxieties, questions, and confessions.
For a debut, “Spider Veins” feels incredibly self-assured. First Robin proves she’s a storyteller who can take the small, messy moments of being human and turn them into something tender, witty, and deeply resonant.
‘Spider Veins’ is a beautifully honest debut
