Sounding Out with Izzy: A Grrrl's Two Sound Cents Podcast

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...

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...

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 v...

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 lo...

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 Schnecke...

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...

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 sou...

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 ✨ Emil...

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 Campo...

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...

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 s...

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 i...

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 ✨ Daniel...

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 Jen...

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...

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...

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 al...

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 w...

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 N...

It's EPISODE 100 folks!!! I couldn't be prouder to have stuck with a project this long to reach such a milestone. To celebrate, we vibe, rant, and listen to five beautiful songs. My guest today is Lisa Machac, who runs Little City Sounds and Omni Sound Project. Lisa joins me to discuss the latest industry developments and news, the neurological science of what happens in your brain when yo...

For today's episode, I'm joined by Ashrita Kumar from Pinkshift to discuss their wild career trajectory over the past four years, from studying medicine at Johns Hopkins University to touring all over the country opening for acts like Mannequin Pussy, PUP, and L.S. Dunes. Other topics of discussion include our shared obsession with No Doubt, finding solace in writing as a daily practice, a...

Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of generational trauma and suicide. For today's episode, I'm joined by one of my current favorite modern essayists and cultural critics Matt Mitchell ( Paste, Pitchfork, MTV, Altpress ) to discuss how identity, pop culture, and personal grief are fundamental elements of their work. Additionally, we delve into the somber brutality...

For today's episode, I chat with alternative country artist Brennan Wedl. We delve into their latest single "2 Dollar Pistol," their pivotal role in co-founding the iconic viral cult queercore band Dazey and the Scouts, the valuable lessons they've drawn from living across various regions in the country, and bidding farewell to Nashville. ✨ MORE ABOUT BRENNAN WEDL ✨ Nashville-b...

For today's episode, Blair Howerton from Why Bonnie joins me to dig deep into the writing process behind her debut album '90 in November,' her pensive nostalgia for her hometown in Texas, and the one Taylor Swift song she wishes she wrote. ✨ MORE ABOUT WHY BONNIE ✨ Why Bonnie is a five-piece indie rock outfit based in Brooklyn, New York whose wistful raw-edged indie sound put them on...

Today I sit down with Brandon MacDonald and Tilley Komorny from Home Is Where to discuss their monumentally acclaimed sophomore album the whaler , a brazenly cathartic reaction to the end of the world... and how it's taking forever. Digressions include our hypothetical cast for a Ken Burns emo documentary, the surprising amount of people who fall in love at their shows, and Emma Seligman's...