Hosted by Isabel Corp, founder of the feminist music blog A Grrrl's Two Sound Cents, "Sounding Out with Izzy" invites a wide range of women and queer femme leaders in the music industry to geek out about their favorite records and engage in honest discuss
Today's episode features Nashville singer-songwriter Taylor Bickett, who joins me to talk about her powerful new song “The Crime,” inspired by real-life events and the female experience. We also discuss her work with The Circle, an organization founded by Annie Lennox to help prevent violence against women.✨ MORE ABOUT TAYLOR BICKETT ✨Taylor Bickett is a singer-songwriter hailing from Indiana and currently based in Nashville. Her introspective indie-pop tunes that resonate deeply with listeners, especially her viral 2022 single “QUARTER LIFE CRISIS” which took TikTok by storm and spurred half a million fan made videos. Her latest release, "The Crime," is a raw and powerful exploration of the female experience, brought to life by an all-female cast and crew in its striking music video.✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TAYLOR BICKETT ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorbickett/Twitter: https://x.com/taybickettFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylorbickettmusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TaylorBickettOfficialApple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/taylor-bickett/1529590870Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3Fxg10eJ6YmvUdM2PPB4Zk✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, you will hear my conversation with Constance Keane, the front-person and drummer of feminist Irish post-punk band M(h)aol. Connie joins me to discuss the band's brand new album 'Something Soft,' a blisteringly loud and hair-raising screed on the emotional and political undercurrents of her life over the past few years. ✨ MORE ABOUT M(H)AOL ✨M(h)aol is a feminist post-punk band from Ireland who grabbed the attention of global DIY punk circles with their debut album 'Attachment Styles' in 2023. Now after two years of relentless touring and a significant lineup change, the band has unleashed their brand new offering 'Something Soft,' available now on all DSPs. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH M(H)AOL ✨Instagram: instagram.com/mhaolmusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mhaolTwitter: https://x.com/mhaolmusicBandcamp: mhaol.bandcamp.com/album/something-softApple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/mhaol/1496839296Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3YQdlHhWbhvV46g0bDtaFN✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I am joined by Maia Friedman to discuss her brand new album Goodbye Long Winter Shadow, a collection of meticulously crafted songs about the cyclical nature of life and the personal tragedies and new beginnings that inspired the trajectory of the album. ✨ MORE ABOUT MAIA FRIEDMAN ✨Maia Friedman is an artist based in Brooklyn, known for her work with the Dirty Projectors and Coco. Coming off the heels of her 2022 solo debut Under The New Light which was crafted through improvisational sessions, her sophomore effort Goodbye Long Winter Shadow, was the result of intensive and rigorous writing sessions. The record is available now on all DSPs. ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I am joined by Atara Glazer from alternative hard rock outfit Plastic Rhino, who joins me to discuss the Plastic Rhino's latest single "I Rise," all things LA, and the live music experiences that altered her life forever. ✨ MORE ABOUT PLASTIC RHINO ✨Plastic Rhino is an alternative hard rock duo based in LA made up of Atara and Jack Glazer. For nearly a decade and a half, the duo has contributed some of the most unique and enticing output in the hard rock sphere since their debut in 2013. Their latest song "I Rise," is out now. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH PLASTIC RHINO ✨Web: https://www.plasticrhinoband.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticrhinoband/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plasticrhinoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plasticrhinobandYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCvsetGTdha6kt41qqpmBSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7FXugc5Lme1dHnjxD88do4✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, you will hear my conversation with Anja Huwe of Xmal Deutschland fame, who joins me to discuss the Xmal Deutschland's 40-year anniversary compilation entitled The Gift: The 4AD Years, containing their 2 LPs released on 4AD back in the '80s, and additional tracks from other releases and EPs.✨ MORE ABOUT XMAL DEUTSCHLAND ✨Xmal Deutschland is a German post-punk group founded in the eighties, known for making an extraordinary impact on the British music scene with their first two albums Fetsich and Tocsin. This month on May 9th, the band is releasing limited-edition 3xLP / 2xCD containing 2025 Abbey Road remasters of both records.✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH XMAL DEUTSCHLAND ✨Web: http://www.xmaldeutschland.comInstagram: instagram.com/xmaldeutschland_official/Facebook: facebook.com/officialxmaldeutschland/Bandcamp: https://xmaldeutschlandshop.bandcamp.comSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5bQ4kqxuAV7tBI7dSs3sB1Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/xmal-deutschland/251645837✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today's guest is Pagona Kytzidis of partygirl, who joins me to discuss her maximalist approach to rock and roll, the personal and political, music as a relational act, and the importance of ensuring that every voice is heard in a six-person band.✨ MORE ABOUT PARTYGIRL ✨Partygirl is a six-piece rock and roll band from Brooklyn whose torrential arrangements, vulnerable lyrics, and bombastic live performances navigate identity, gender conflict, systemic violence, and political instability. The first half of their debut full-length project, I'm so charming, I forgot who I was (I), is set to be released on April 18th. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH PARTYGIRL ✨Website: https://partygirlnyc.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/partygirl.band/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnjbvn7aa9tuqVmk8ckArJQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/partygirl.band/Twitter: https://x.com/partygirl_band✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today's guests are the members of Synth-Emo quartet gloomy june, who join me to discuss laying down artistic roots in San Francisco, their favorite horror movies of all time, and their hot takes on topics ranging from Bob Dylan to Scientology and old folk songs. ✨ MORE ABOUT GLOOMY JUNE ✨gloomy june is a queer emo pop band from San Francisco that straddles the line of multiple genres, pairing bittersweet guitar lines with upbeat production and introspective lyrics. They are currently gearing up to release their upcoming self-titled album later this year. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH GLOOMY JUNE ✨Web: https://www.gloomyjune.comInstagram: instagram.com/gloomyjune/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gloomyjunecaTwitter: https://x.com/gloomyjunecaYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/gloomyjuneca/videosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mEx3BZllandD1ScLebLBWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gloomy-june/1609106108✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode I am joined by Spencer Peppet of The Ophelias to discuss finding yourself in a personal hall of mirrors, the exhausting reality of having a body, and the complexities of female friendship, all topics she delves into on the band's new album, Spring Grove. Digressions include the intersection of queerness and cannibalism, Spiderman memes, and our shared obsession with Daria.✨ MORE ABOUT THE OPHELIAS ✨The Ophelias are an indie baroque rock quartet hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio. They released their debut album Creature Native in 2016, and are now gearing up for the release of their fourth studio album Spring Grove, produced by Julien Baker. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE OPHELIAS ✨Website: https://theopheliasband.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theophelias/X: https://x.com/theopheliasFacebook: https://facebook.com/theopheliasbandSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Kpf7PvEotzvndPhYwwZzbApple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/the-ophelias/1431018844Bandcamp: https://ophelias.bandcamp.com/✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today I am joined by the wonderful Elodie Tomlinson of The Dumes to talk about unleashing frustration and aggression, working with the legendary Joe Chicarelli and Rob Schnapf, and the band's latest single "You're A Letdown." ✨ MORE ABOUT THE DUMES ✨The Dumes is a Portland-based band who formed as a reaction to the toxic and cyclical nature around them. Since launching in 2019, they've gone on to share the stage with the likes of Sheryl Crow, Peter Frampton, and Louise Post of Veruca Salt. ✨ KEPP UP TO DATE WITH THE DUMES ✨Web: https://linktr.ee/thedumesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedumes_Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1sDeMYlZRiudJljM1BKMWbApple: music.apple.com/us/artist/the-dumes/1449323158Bandcamp: https://thedumes.bandcamp.com✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today's guests are the members of the theatrical Brooklyn-based indie rock band Big Girl. The band joined me over the phone during their drive to SXSW to talk all things theater, self-actualization, and the profound effect adrenaline can have on alleviating pain while performing live.✨ MORE ABOUT BIG GIRL ✨Big Girl is a six-piece indie rock band from Brooklyn whose electrifying live performances often incorporate a full choir and elaborate choreography. Big Girl established themselves in 2023 with their debut album Big Girl vs. God, and are currently gearing up for the release of their upcoming EP DYE, out April 23.✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH BIG GIRL ✨Web: https://www.biggirlvsgod.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/big_girl_irl/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UiEChBZxExl8CjxmK254mApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/big-girl/1546101509Bandcamp: https://biggirlband.bandcamp.com/✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode I am joined by Holly Nance and Penelope Gould, the writers of the DIY riot grrrl musical Lost Grrrl Found, a feminist punk coming of age story soundtracked by original songs. We chat all about the bands that soundtracked their own coming of age journeys, crowd-funding the play, and continuing to workshop the project for every show. ✨ CATCH THE NEXT LOST GRRRL FOUND SHOW AT PIANOS ✨Tickets: https://dice.fm/event/53d82l-lost-grrrl-found-monica-bang-21st-mar-pianos-showroom-new-york-tickets✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH LOST GRRRL FOUND ✨Web: https://lost-grrrl-found.myflodesk.com/Instagram: instagram.com/lostgrrrlfound/✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog:https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube:youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I am joined by Caroline Kingsbury to discuss how art can transform feelings ranging from joy to grief. We also discuss the rich queer history of rock and roll, prioritizing queer joy, and her upcoming tour with Pom Pom Squad. ✨ MORE ABOUT CAROLINE KINGSBURY ✨With a sound that fuses the anthemic spirit of The Killers, the raw vulnerability of Bruce Springsteen, and the theatrical bombast of Kate Bush, Caroline Kingsbury crafts electrifying pop that's nostalgic, refreshingly modern, and unapologetically queer. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH CAROLINE KINGSBURY ✨Web: https://www.carolinekingsbury.com/Instagram: instagram.com/kingsburyxx/YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC2nfrwFICTfHpugoytxeyFwTikTok: tiktok.com/@carolinekingsburyxxApple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/caroline-kingsbury/1113174915Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0uE0bzpIfuZ9XVduu0byzg✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog:https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube:youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For the inaugural episode of Season 9, I am joined by one of the brightest rising talents on the Saddest Factory roster, jasmine.4.t. Jasmine joins me to discuss how queer found family, past housing instability, and the steadfast support of her touring buddy Lucy Dacus inspired the creative direction of her debut album, You Are The Morning.✨YULIA'S GODUNDME✨: https://gofund.me/6bb02772✨ MORE ABOUT JASMINE.4.T. ✨jasmine.4.t is a singer-songwriter from Manchester, England. Backed by an all-trans band, lead vocalist and songwriter Jasmine is the first British signee on Phoebe Bridgers' label, Saddest Factory. Their debut album,You Are The Morning, is out now.✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH JASMINE.4.T ✨Web:https://www.jasmine4t.com/Instagram:instagram.com/jasmine.4.tTikTok:tiktok.com/@jasmine.4.tYouTube:youtube.com/channel/UCF50O95vVhPP-oCD-kLsPywSpotify:open.spotify.com/artist/2mSYfudGtQzxNYHApMjZBmApple Music:music.apple.com/us/artist/jasmine-4-t/1732527695✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog:https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube:youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For the finale of Season 8, I am joined by Tarra Thiessen and Mel Lucciola from acclaimed NYC art punk band Gustaf. Tarra and Mel join me to discuss their individual projects, Tea Eater and Francie Moon. Additionally, Tarra reads me my horoscope from her self-designed "Purpological" deck, and discover that Isabella Rosselini has a YouTube series dedicated to the sex lives of bugs. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH GUSTAF ✨ Instagram: instagram.com/gustaf_nyc/ Twitter: https://x.com/gustaf_nyc Facebook: facebook.com/Gustafnyc/ YouTube: youtube.com/@gustafband Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6QqLYrbjh5CnfMG7z5r96E Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/gustaf/282771888 ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TEA EATER ✨ Web: https://www.teaeater.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/teaeatertv/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/teaeatertv Bandcamp: https://teaeater.bandcamp.com/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@teaeatertv Twitter: https://x.com/teaeatertv Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3FciIugTOKEY4lxv8bPhxj Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/tea-eater/1689422721 ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH FRANCIE MOON ✨ Web: https://franciemoon.com/ Bandcamp: https://franciemoon.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/francie_moon/ Twitter: https://x.com/Francie_Moon Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6PLszZzCRsnvLsiN3LiImR Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/francie-moon/1252840153 ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.com YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today, I am joined by digital music marketing expert Jazmine Valencia, the founder of JV Agency. Jazmine joins me to discuss the evolution of artist-to-fan relationships online, being an extra in a Hawthorne Heights music video in college, and her idea of popular marketing campaigns that worked vs. campaigns that flopped. ✨ MORE ABOUT JAZMINE VALENCIA ✨ Jazmine Valencia is the founder of JV Agency. With artist-focused marketing and a culture-building savvy approach, Valencia has helped advance the careers of an eclectic and hugely successful roster of top-selling artists that include The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Avicii, Max Frost, American Authors, and Shawn Mendes to name a few. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH JAZMINE VALENCIA ✨ Instagram: instagram.com/djjazzy/ JV Agency Website: https://www.jvagency.co JV Agency Instagram: instagram.com/jvagency JV Agency TikTok: tiktok.com/@jvagency JV Agency Facebook: facebook.com/JVAgency/ ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.com YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I am joined by C.A. Francis, the leader of Brighton post punk shredders DITZ. They tell me all about the recording process for their new album 'Never Exhale,' which they recorded while on the road with IDLES, and why it's important to them to write about politics from a detailed personal angle. ✨ MORE ABOUT DITZ ✨ DITZ, a band that hasn't stopped for a breath since forming in 2015, is a post punk outfit from Brighton who formed in 2015 after seeing a METZ and Lightning Bolt gig at Concorde 2. Shortly after completing their first headlining tour in 2020, the band recorded and released their debut album 'The Great Regression,' in the aftermath of the pandemic. Their new album 'Never Exhale,' is out everywhere on January 24. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH DITZ ✨ Web: https://ditzband.com Instagram: instagram.com/ditzband Facebook: facebook.com/ditzband/ Twitter: https://x.com/ditzband YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCEno_7un5YH38ITDTOXgkHA ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.com YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today I am joined by Kit Eaton-Kent, the creative force behind the alt pop solo project Dirt Flirt. She joins me to discuss her new song "Dramatic," how becoming confident in her identity led to becoming more confident in her sound. ✨ MORE ABOUT DIRT FLIRT ✨ Dirt Flirt is a solo alt-pop artist from London who makes emo-tinged pop bangers with introspective lyrics and catchy melodies reminiscent of The Japanese House and 070 Shake. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH DIRT FLIRT ✨ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dirt_flirt Instagram: instagram.com/dirt__flirt/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@dirtflirt Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3T4wXV4IkOAtdBXIJ2TpLE Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/dirt-flirt/1710788196 ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.com YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today I am joined by Malia DeLacruz, who makes music under the moniker CIAO MALZ. Malia joins me to discuss her brand new EP 'Safe Then Sorry,' parasocial obsessions with musicians, and our favorite movies of all time. ✨ MORE ABOUT CIAO MALZ ✨ CIAO MALZ is an indie bedroom pop project spearheaded by Malia DeLacruz, who often performs with the critically acclaimed Brooklyn indie rock band Sister. Her debut EP, ‘Safe Then Sorry,' is out now via Audio Antihero Records. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH CIAO MALZ ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciaomalz LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ciaomalz Twitter: https://x.com/ciaomalz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciaomalz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ciaomalz Bandcamp: https://ciaomalz.bandcamp.com/album/safe-then-sorry Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mZeGtrcxa3NRwvHY8aTUT Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ciao-malz/1567084093 ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.com YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode I'm joined by the NYC queer indie punk duo Um, Jennifer? to discuss their latest song "Fishy," organizing local gigs, community solidarity, and the current political climate. ✨ MORE ABOUT UM, JENNIFER? ✨Um, Jennifer? is a New York-based two-piece band made up of Elijah Scarpati and Fig Regan, who met at a party in Brooklyn and went on to create a punk-tinged indie pop band that is possessed by a mystical, spiritual being named Jennifer. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH UM, JENNIFER? ✨Instagram: instagram.com/umjennifertheband/TikTok: tiktok.com/@umjenniferthebandYouTube: youtube.com/@UmJenniferthebandSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1QCrHYVLwmt70890lDtEl3Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/um-jennifer/1688153538✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgWebsite: agrrrlstwosoundcents.comInstagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today I am joined by North Carolina based femme punk band Babe Haven to discuss their latest album 'Nuisance,' taking action beyond the pit, and why the final girl trope in horror is such an accurate depiction of the harsh realities of girlhood. ✨ MORE ABOUT BABE HAVEN ✨ Based in Durham, North Carolina, hardcore punk four-piece Babe Haven has been setting stages, theaters, and basements ablaze for the past 3 years with their fast-paced and hard-hitting ragers. Their latest album 'Nuisance' is out now on all streaming platforms. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH BABE HAVEN ✨ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/babehaven Instagram: instagram.com/babehavenband/ Twitter: https://x.com/babehavenband Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babe-Haven-100084476812372/ Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/babe-haven/1598477704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0b0NRq58okVkvc ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.com YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today, I welcome Hayley Cain from Hayley and The Crushers to the show to bond over being a highly sensitive person who cries to sad country songs, loaded fries, vintage stores, and her journey from a baby California punk to a liberated genre-fluid songstress with a foothold in both the midwest and the west coast. ✨ MORE ABOUT HAYLEY AND THE CRUSHERS ✨ Hayley and the Crushers is a band that combines rollicking guitars with '60s girl group sensibilities. The band is comprised of husband-and-wife duo Hayley Crusher Cain and Dr. Cain ESQ. Their latest EP, Unsubscribe from the Underground, is available now on all DSPs. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH HAYLEY AND THE CRUSHERS ✨ Web: https://www.hayleyandthecrushers.com Instagram: instagram.com/hayleyandthecrushers/ Facebook: facebook.com/hayleyandthecrushers Twitter: https://x.com/hayleycrusher YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLDJXUZWU Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0WKmkt2PGepfQ Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/hayley-and-the-crushers ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.com YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today I am joined by Brooklyn queer trans punk outfit Crush Fund, who joins me to discuss mutual aid in DIY communities, friendly competition amongst friends in their creative circles, and the horrifying ordeal of not being able to buy a beer after 8 PM while on tour in the midwest. ✨ MORE ABOUT CRUSH FUND ✨ Crush Fund is a self-proclaimed "fake punk girl band" based in Brooklyn, New York and known for their rowdy live shows and blistering punk ragers. Their latest project New Fixation is out now on all DSPs. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH CRUSH FUND ✨ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/crushfund Instagram: instagram.com/crushfund Twitter: https://x.com/crushfund Facebook: facebook.com/crushfund YouTube: youtube.com/@crushfund4794 TikTok: tiktok.com/@crushfund Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3w9CdfFCri Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/crush-fund ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ Blog: https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.com YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents ✨ MUTUAL AID RESOURCES ✨
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For today's episode, I am joined by the incredible multi-faceted pillar of the New York indie scene Katie Ortiz, also known as the leader of Brooklyn indie rock band Debbie Dopamine. Katie joins me to discuss their brand new song "Negative Space," navigating gender dysphoria, and our shared methods of new music discovery. ✨ MORE ABOUT DEBBIE DOPAMINE ✨ Brooklyn-based alt-rock band Debbie Dopamine has carved a unique space in the indie scene with their powerful emotional range and dynamic sound. Their music effortlessly blends tender vulnerability with biting cynical rage, creating a raw, captivating experience. Their latest single "Negative Space" is out now. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH DEBBIE DOPAMINE ✨ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/debbiedopamine Instagram: instagram.com/debbiedopamine/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5nLMhvd71V3 Bandcamp: https://debbiedopamine.bandcamp.com ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
It's spooky season, and Kasey Heisler from Brooklyn noise outfit A Very Special Episode joins me today to talk cults, the theater of American politics, and the top seedy underground Manhattan venues from yesteryear. ✨ MORE ABOUT A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE ✨ A Very Special Episode is a noisy and melodic punk band known for their rowdy and immersive live shows, and an agile sound that traverses genre, oscillating between intense noise and soft, introspective melodies. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE ✨ Web: https://averyspecialepiso.de Instagram: instagram.com/avsepisode/ Twitter: https://x.com/avsepisode YouTube: https://youtu.be/KZenlj5XKR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZmZQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/a-very-special-episode ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, Kiri Oliver from Brooklyn-based pop punk/folk outfit Early Riser joins me to talk about the brand new Early Riser album 'Big Life,' getting to arrest Jeff Rosenstock in one of their music videos, the importance of curated shows and community building, and the commonalities between songwriters and novelists. ✨ MORE ABOUT EARLY RISER ✨ Early Riser is an indie folk-rock outfit from Brooklyn whose upbeat, cello-infused folk songs pair deep introspective thoughts about mental health and life's challenges with captivating melodies. Their brand new album 'Big Life', comes out tomorrow via Asbestos Records. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH EARLY RISER ✨ Web: https://www.earlyrisermusic.com Instagram: instagram.com/earlyriserband Facebook: facebook.com/earlyriserrr TikTok: tiktok.com/@earlyriserband YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCDvFwcI_Klm Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VSzue Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/early-riser/ ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I'm joined by electropop prodigy Matty Marz to talk about her brand new album 'm.w.u' (an acronym for "moment with you") and how the album ended up predicting the most defining turning points in her life and journey. ✨ MORE ABOUT MATTY MARZ ✨ Matty Marz is an independent pop artist based in NYC and party of an exciting new wave of trans women redefining the landscape of pop through captivating pop melodies and elements of hyper pop, EDM, and deep house. Her latest project 'm.w.u,' is available now on all streaming platforms. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH MATTY MARZ ✨ Web: https://iammattymarz.com Instagram: instagram.com/iammattymarz/ Twitter: https://x.com/iammattymarz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iammattymarz YouTube: youtube.com/@IAmMattyMarz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iammattymarz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xDiHmnYlg8jx Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/matty-marz/1263643848 ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today I catch up with Maggie Denning, the frontwoman of one of Brooklyn's most abrasive indie punk bands Tetchy. Maggie joins me to discuss the wild, out-of-body nature of Tetchy shows, the complicated cross-generational relationships between mothers and daughters, queer desire, and dismantling what it means to be the "right kind of woman." ✨ MORE ABOUT TETCHY ✨ Tetchy is a punk rock band from Brooklyn, New York fronted by Maggie Denning along with bassist Kaitlin Pelkey, guitarist Jesse French, and drummer Ransom McCafferty. At the heart of the band is the personification of the messy, complex dichotomies of life: quiet and loud, tranquil and high-strung, liberation and subjugation. Their latest single "Mommy" is out now on all streaming platforms. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TETCHY ✨ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tetchyband Instagram: instagram.com/tetchyband/ Facebook: facebook.com/tetchytheband/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@tetchyband Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3loorrEnbK Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/tetchy Bandcamp: tetchyband.bandcamp.com/ ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today I am joined by queer singer-songwriter Grand Pax to talk about her synth-filled bedroom pop EP Crush. We discuss how she wrote the EP to preserve the intensity of short-term feelings and the inability to express them, and how post-breakup clarity informed the direction of how it sounded. ✨ MORE ABOUT GRAND PAX ✨ Grand Pax is a London-based synthpop artist who weaves an evocative tapestry of dream pop, R&B, and trip hop. With a sound often described as the "melancholy, nocturnal sound of London," Grand Pax crafts music that immerses listeners in a shimmering, introspective world. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH GRAND PAX ✨ Instagram: instagram.com/grandpaxmusic/ Twitter: https://x.com/GrandPaxCNTL Facebook: facebook.com/grandpaxcentral TikTok: tiktok.com/@grandpaxxxx ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I chat with Brooklyn-based riot grrrl veterans The Roulettes about reuniting and recording their brand new upcoming EP 'Mommy Comes Back' after a 20-year hiatus. We also discuss our favorite diner-themed movies and how the band randomly ended up in a scene in Carrie Brownstein's memoir. ✨ MORE ABOUT THE ROULETTES ✨ The Roulettes are a three-piece riot grrrl surf punk band with a girl group essence from Brooklyn, New York. They were featured in Kathleen Hanna's documentary The Punk Singer and also helped organize the Kathleen Hanna tribute show that was featured in the film. After a 20-year hiatus, the band has reunited and are set to release their new EP Mommy Comes Back in October. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE ROULETTES ✨ Instagram: instagram.com/theroulettesnyc Bandcamp: https://theroulettesnyc.bandcamp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroulettes/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0N4HjTy ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I'm joined by Nashville songwriter Leah Mason to discuss writing and recording her latest album HEXED in Sweden, the pop capital of the world. Digressions include Greek mythology, the celebrity-press-junket-to-viral-meme pipeline, Tarantino rewriting history. ✨ MORE ABOUT LEAH MASON ✨ Leah Mason is a pop singer/songwriter who kickstarted her career in Nashville's country scene before landing on her more pop-centric sound. Her latest album, HEXED, draws on raw emotions of youth, transforming them into a collection of songs that resonate with everyone, from playful, angst-fueled anthems to deeply emotional reflections on love and loss. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH LEAH MASON ✨ Instagram: instagram.com/leahmmason/ Twitter: https://x.com/leahmmasonmusic TikTok: tiktok.com/@leahmmason YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPmO Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0fubiYogCTeBykbgV7HGf6 ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I'm joined by DIY synthpop artist Julia-Sophie to discuss her debut solo album forgive too slow last month, a collection of songs that Pitchfork called "crystalline electro-pop songs about mistakes, heartbreaks, and relationships that never got far enough to be either." Jules joins me for a chat about her long and storied journey in the music industry, and how she found solace in DIY collectives and self-producing her own work. ✨ MORE ABOUT JULIA-SOPHIE ✨ Julia-Sophie is an independent electropop artist based in Oxford whose career dates back to the short-lived garage rock band Little Fish, which she formed on guitar and vocals alongside drummer Neil Greenaway. Her debut solo album forgive too slow, is out now on all streaming platforms. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH JULIA-SOPHIE ✨ Linktree: linktr.ee/juliasophiex0x Instagram: instagram.com/juliasophiex0x Twitter: x.com/juliasophiex0x Facebook: facebook.com/juliasophiex0x Bandcamp: juliasophie.bandcamp.com Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1GqWR6G1 YouTube: youtube.com/@julia-sophie7927 ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/agrrrlstwosoundcents Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I'm joined by rising Nashville indie rock songstress meg elsier to discuss her debut album 'spittake', which she worked on with renowned Nashville producer Ryan McFadden. We also gush over Charli xcx, Gregg Araki, and our favorite bands in the Nashville punk scene. ✨ MORE ABOUT MEG ELSIER ✨ meg elsier is a rising indie rock artist hailing from New England and currently based in Nashville. Known for her distinctive blend of sweet vocals, grungy guitars, and lush production, she is rapidly making her mark in the Nashville scene with her mix of ethereal shoegaze, hyper pop, and slacker rock sounds, as well as and sharp, introspective lyrics. Her latest album 'spittake' is out now. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH MEG ELSIER ✨ Web: https://www.megelsier.com Instagram: instagram.com/megelsier/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@megelsierisnotreal X: x.com/megelsier Facebook: facebook.com/megelsierisnotreal/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4rkAMhebcds YouTube: youtube.com/@megelsier ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/agrrrlstwosoundcents Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I'm joined by Lauren and Lilah from the Albuquerque, New Mexico rock quartet Prism Bitch. We discuss Prism Bitch's independent journey through the years, Brat Summer, and we also get candid about mental health issues that can unexpectedly sneak up on tour. ✨ MORE ABOUT PRISM BITCH ✨ Prism Bitch is a four-piece rock band from Albuquerque, New Mexico whose abrasive ferocity and pop melodies places them in the realm of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Pixies. They made their introduction in 2017 with their debut EP 'The Getaway,' and their latest single "City Nights," is out now. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH PRISM BITCH ✨ Web: https://prismbitch.com Instagram: instagram.com/prismbitchband/ Facebook: facebook.com/PrismBish/ Bandcamp: bandsintown.com/a/15376084-prism-bitch Twitter/X: https://x.com/bitch_prism YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCeDCRU202 Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7ungoomfqCNHmx ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode I am joined by Eve Essex, who just released her latest album The Fabulous Truth. We discuss her unique approach to songwriting, delivery and phrasing, and what the anti-hero archetype teaches us about survival. ✨ MORE ABOUT EVE ESSEX ✨ Eve Essex is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Brooklyn, New York whose work consists of woodwinds, saxophone, and voice. She is currently spending the summer as a Composer in Residence at Crosstown Arts in Memphis, TN. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH EVE ESSEX ✨ Web: https://eveessex.com Instagram: instagram.com/seevexes/ X: x.com/seevexes Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/eveessex Bandcamp: eveessex.bandcamp.com/ YouTube: youtube.com/@eveessex Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1g80vffuP Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/eve-essex/ ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I'm joined by queer indie pop artist Frances Forever (they/them) to discuss their new album Lockjaw, celebrating Pride, collaborating with Miya Folick, the rise of Chappell Roan, and why Paramore is the best band ever. ✨ MORE ABOUT FRANCES FOREVER ✨ Frances Forever is an indie pop artist based in Boston who rose to prominence in 2020 with their viral dreamy queer love song "Space Girl." They just released their debut album 'Lockjaw' and they're about to embark on a US tour, bringing their pastel-shaded queer utopia to the whole country. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH FRANCES FOREVER ✨ Web: https://francesforever.com Instagram: instagram.com/frances.4ever/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@frances.4ever X: x.com/frances_4ever Facebook: facebook.com/francesforever YouTube: youtube.com/user/frankie13g Streaming: https://francesforever.co/lockjaw ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I chat with music teacher and fiddle player Lissa Schneckenburger about her latest album 'Falling Forward,' taking responsibility for gender imbalance in traditional music, music as a mindfulness practice, her experience as a foster-to-adoptive parent, and how ear training has an impact on adolescent development. ✨ MORE ABOUT LISSA SCHNECKENBURGER ✨ Lisa Schneckenburger is a musician, teacher, and fiddle player on the east coast who has created a variety of music for decades, from traditional dance tunes to original singer-songwriter material. Her latest album 'Falling Forward,' is available now. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH LISSA SCHNECKENBURGER ✨ Web: https://lissafiddle.com Instagram: instagram.com/lissafiddle/ Facebook: facebook.com/lissafiddle/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC-DQQoPFOAyPP6C4WuBnlxQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01hzPWkdz Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/lissa-schneckenburger ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/agrrrlstwosoundcents Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I chat with Sydney Rae White from The Wild Things all about her favorite songs by drag race alumni, mood killers at karaoke bars, meeting her bandmate and now-husband Rob Kendrick in a touring production of Quadrophenia, being mentored by the one and only Pete Townsend. ✨ MORE ABOUT THE WILD THINGS ✨ The Wild Things is a rock and roll four-piece from London who released their debut record 'You're Really Something' in 2018. The band went on to collaborate with Pete Townsend in 2021 on their breakout song "Only Attraction." Their latest EP, consisting of two originals and two covers, 'Friends With Benefits,' is out now. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE WILD THINGS ✨ Web: https://thewildthingsband.com Instagram: instagram.com/thewildthings/ Facebook: facebook.com/TheWildThings/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@thewildthingsband ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I chat with folk singer-songwriter Ruth Theodore, who joins me to discuss her new album 'I Am, I Am.' Ruth and I discuss her battle with breast cancer and how it influenced the making of the album, her love of Nina Simone, and losing and regaining confidence. ✨ MORE ABOUT RUTH THEODORE ✨ Ruth Theodore is a folk artist based in the UK, whose unique style and sound dissolves the boundaries of gender and genre and subverts the typical singer-songwriter conventions. Her latest album 'I Am, I Am,' is out now via Ani DiFranco's label Righteous Babe Records. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH RUTH THEODORE ✨ Website: https://ruththeodore.com Instagram: instagram.com/ruththeodore Twitter: x.com/rutheodoremusic Facebook: facebook.com/ruththeodoremusic ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/agrrrlstwosoundcents Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today I'm joined by Austin-based rocker Emily Wolfe to discuss her latest song "Kill The Love," and self-producing her most recent album, 'The Blowback.' We discuss Emily's unorthodox method approach to recording the album opener "Silencer," touring with the legendary Joan Jett and Heart, and why living well is the best revenge. ✨ MORE ABOUT EMILY WOLFE ✨ Emily Wolfe is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Austin, TX who is known for her mile-long riffs and anthemic, politically-charged rippers. She just released a brand new song called "Kill The Love," in addition to a mini-documentary about the making of her latest self-produced album 'The Blowback,' released in October 2023. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH EMILY WOLFE ✨ Website: www.emilywolfemusic.com Instagram: instagram.com/emilywolfemusic/ Twitter/X: x.com/EmilyWolfeMusic Facebook: facebook.com/emilywolfemusic Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0WUpndpcj YouTube: youtube.com/@emilywolfemusic Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/emily-wolfe/ ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/agrrrlstwosoundcents Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I am joined by Ale and Emile from Las Nubes to discuss a variety of topics including writing songs about the Power Puff Girls, playing in Iggy Pop's band, creating their upcoming album 'Tormentas Malsanas,' (out June 19th) and more! ✨ MORE ABOUT LAS NUBES ✨ Las Nubes is a multilingual garage rock/dream pop duo based out of Miami, Florida made up of Ale Campos (vocals, guitar) and Emile Milgrim (drums, vocals). Known for their giant and "fucking loud" DIY lo-fi sound, the band has rubbed shoulders with the likes of Iggy Pop and Calvin Johnson. Their new album 'Tormentas Malsanas,' comes out on June 19th. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH LAS NUBES ✨ Website: www.lasnubesband.com Bandcamp: lasnubes.bandcamp.com Instagram: instagram.com/lasnubesband/ YouTube: youtube.com/@lasnubesband/videos Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HvajeNY1 ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/agrrrlstwosoundcents Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
Today I'm joined by Jael Holzman, lead singer of the rising DC noise punk band Ekko Astral, to talk about her carefully crafted and intentional lyric writing process, art's profound ability to change lives, and what working as a climate and energy reporter has taught her about the failures of modern media. ✨ MORE ABOUT EKKO ASTRAL ✨ Ekko Astral is a “mascara moshpit” noise punk band from DC made up of Jael Holzman (vocals, lyrics, guitar), Liam Hughes (lead guitar), Miri Tyler (drums), Guinevere Tully (bass), and Sam Elmore (rhythm guitar). Their debut album 'pink balloons' is out now on all platforms. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH EKKO ASTRAL ✨
For today's episode, my guest is Anna Mērnieks-Duffield, the lead singer of Toronto sextet Beams. Anna joins me to discuss the new Beams album 'Requiem for a Planet,' out May 3, working with trees as a consulting arborist, remaining hopeful for a better future, and more. ✨ MORE ABOUT BEAMS ✨ Beams is a Toronto based art rock band consisting of Martin Crawford (electric guitars, lap steel), Mike Duffield (drums), Keith Hamilton (vibraphone, singing saw, vocals), Heather Mazhar (vocals), and Craig Moffat (bass), and Mērnieks-Duffield (lead vocals). The band's modus operandi goes like this: feel the love, plan the work, work the plan. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH BEAMS ✨ Web: beamstheband.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/beamstheband Twitter: twitter.com/beamstheband Bandcamp: beamsbeams.bandcamp.com/ ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/agrrrlstwosoundcents Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I'm joined by writer Grace Robins-Somerville to peel back the very nuanced layers of performing femininity online, the victories (and setbacks) of the boygenius renaissance, and why her favorite writers are the people who blend criticism with deeply personal reflections. ✨ MORE ABOUT GRACE ROBINS-SOMERVILLE ✨ Grace Robins-Somerville is a writer and music critic who is currently pursuing an MFA in Creative Non-Fiction at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Her writing can be found in The Alternative, Swim Into Sound, Merry Go Round, Paste, Salvation South, and more. She also tweets (twitter.com/grace_roso). ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH GRACE-ROBINS SOMERVILLE ✨ Linktree: linktr.ee/gracerobinssomerville Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/grace_roso Substack - Our Band Could Be Your Wife: ourbandcouldbeyourwife.substack.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/grace_roso/ ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/agrrrlstwosoundcents Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
In today's episode I'm joined by writer, essayist, and poet Danielle Chelosky to discuss her brilliant new book 'Pregaming Grief,' a provocative and deeply engaging confessional about falling in love during the plague, fast cars, loss, and heartbreak. We also talk about the innovative brilliance of the Tumblr era and of course, Joyce Manor. ✨ MORE ABOUT DANIELLE CHELOSKY ✨ Danielle Chelosky is a writer, poet, and music journalist based in New York whose work has appeared in Stereogum, NPR, Uproxx, The Fader, and Billboard. Her brand new book, 'Pregaming Grief,' can be purchased here: hobartpulp.com/books/pregaming-grief ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH DANIELLE CHELOSKY ✨ Web: https://www.daniellechelosky.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dniellechelosky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellechelosky/ Substack: https://thewaitingroom.substack.com/ ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/agrrrlstwosoundcents Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I am joined by Jeni Magaña to discuss everything from touring with Mitski to her current solo project, Magana. We also discuss her decision to plan the release of her brand new album 'Teeth' on the night of the worm moon's peak illumination. ✨ MORE ABOUT MAGANA ✨ Magana is the solo indie rock project of LA-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jeni Magaña, who has spent the last few years on the road with Mitski and as one-half of the pop duo pen pin with Emily Moore. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH MAGANA ✨ Web: http://www.jenimagana.com/ Twitter/X: twitter.com/maganarama Facebook: facebook.com/MaganaOfficial Instagram: instagram.com/maganarama/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4LFGqh Bandcamp: maganarama.bandcamp.com/ ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/agrrrlstwosoundcents Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I'm joined by psychedelic pop rock outfit Strawberry Launch to discuss their sophomore EP 'Emily' and pitch my persistent campaign to get them to cover The OC theme song in the style of ABBA. ✨ MORE ABOUT STRAWBERRY LAUNCH ✨ Strawberry Launch is an indie pop rock band based in New York. They released their debut EP in 2021 to wide acclaim and built a devoted following in New York City, sharing stages with Beach Bunny, Small Crush, Hot Flash Heat Wave, and the Toxhards. Their sophomore EP is out now via Trash Casual. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH STRAWBERRY LAUNCH ✨ Web: https://strawberrylaunch.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/strawberrylaunch TikTok: tiktok.com/@strawberrylaunchband Facebook: facebook.com/strawberrylaunchmusic/ YouTube: youtube.com/@strawberrylaunch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/19lOJWbw ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/agrrrlstwosoundcents Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I am joined by award-winning author, photographer, and musician Ali Smith to discuss her thrilling new memoir 'The Ballad of a Speedball Baby.' We discuss her early stages of creativity, playing in an art-punk band in the '90s and her goal to always prioritize women's stories and the female gaze in her work. ✨ MORE ABOUT ALI SMITH ✨ Ali Smith is a visual artist, photographer, and musician from New York. She is the award-winning author of 3 books, 'Laws of the Bandit Queens,' 'Momma Love,' and her current memoir, 'The Ballad of a Speedball Baby,' which details her early life and her time playing bass in the '90s art-punk band Speedball Baby. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALI SMITH ✨ Web: www.alismith.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/mommaloveali/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alismithphoto ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I'm joined by independent pop sensation and queer Gen Z icon, girli, to discuss her upcoming album 'Matriarchy' and the beauty of radical emotional honesty. Digressions include: the genius of Rihanna, Saltburn, and the boring redundancy of year-end wrap-ups. ✨ MORE ABOUT GIRLI girli, is a pop singer-songwriter from London, England who emerged with her debut album ‘Odd One Out' in 2019, stealing the hearts of fans with her electric pop punk sound. Her sophomore album 'Matriarchy,' comes out in May 2024. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH GIRLI ✨ Web: www.girlimusic.com/en-us Instagram: instagram.com/girlimusic TikTok: tiktok.com/@girlimusic Twitter: twitter.com/girlimusic?s=20 Facebook: facebook.com/girlimusic YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCGzWrQolm1k_nHt1-H2EfGw Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4XX9YjNQ ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I am joined by Dublin-based singer-songwriter Kate Dineen to discuss her unique approach to crafting a song and the inspiring story of how she built her career from the ground up as an artist without connections or resources. ✨ MORE ABOUT KATE DINEEN ✨ Kate is an indie singer-songwriter who grew up in the rural village of Kerry, Ireland. Her love of music started early when she learned to play tin-whistle at primary school at the age of five and read her father's CD inserts so she could memorize the lyrics. Her latest track, "doomscrolling," is out now on all DSPs. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH KATE DINEEN ✨ Instagram: instagram.com/katedineenmusic/ Facebook: facebook.com/katedineenmusic TikTok: tiktok.com/@katedineen Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2s7JrceaCyj0KEfIQ8CjmS YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCWf759D8hEy1Aw_SHiTIA-w ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
For today's episode, I am joined by independent rising synthpop star Ariana and the Rose to discuss her love of vintage synthesizers, the rapturous euphoria of partying and nightlife, and her relatable "piano chat" TikToks—we also nerd out about the granular science of pop songwriting and the genius of Max Martin. ✨ MORE ABOUT ARIANA AND THE ROSE ✨ Ariana and the Rose is a rising NYC synthpop artist known for her dazzling, from-the-heart songwriting, which was introduced to the world with her 2022 debut album 'Lonely Hearts Club,' which has received rave reviews in Billboard, SPIN, PAPER Magazine, and Bust. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ARIANA AND THE ROSE ✨ Web: arianaandtherose.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/arianaandtherose Facebook: facebook.com/arianaandtherose Twitter: twitter.com/arianatherose Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5HgPIUp6b7 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT6yntJ ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg Website: agrrrlstwosoundcents.com Instagram: instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/ Twitter: twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents
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