Anxiety High is a Chicago punk band. Formed in 2008, members from several different bands decided to collaborate and create quality Midwest punk music. Knife Jones and “Fish” Vogel (White City Black/Quiver Lip) sought out drummer Ken Wallin (Land of the El Caminos) to form the nucleus of what would soon become Anxiety High. They then recruited former drummer Jim Nagrant (Phistine Verona) to assume lead vocals. In 2009, they scooped up Aaron Cleall “Snatch” on bass (Land of the El Caminos/The Silents) to solidify the current lineup. Although they are considered fairly new on the Chicago punk scene, Anxiety High is a DIY band that has already shared the stage with local icons such as Pegboy, Teen Idols, Muchacha and The Bollweevils. Also, they were asked to participate in Riot Fest 2009, where they opened for Teenage Bottlerocket, Teen Idols and The Dead Milkmen. With catchy melodic hooks and a hard punk edge, Anxiety High follows in the footsteps of fellow Chicago greats such as Naked Raygun and The Effigies, as well as combining West coast influences such as Bad Religion, Social Distortion and Face to Face.