For today's episode, I welcome indie soul-pop artist, verse poet, and teaching artist Raegan Sealy to the studio to discuss her award-winning work in the creative non-profit space, our unironic love of cheesy retro pop hits, the endless rabbit hole of completely different songs that sound exactly the same, and how art can save lives. ✨ MORE ABOUT RAEGAN SEALY ✨ Raegan Sealy is committed to storytelling through her wit and layered metaphors. Outside of music, Sealy is an advocate and teaching art...
Apr 25, 2023•56 min
For this incredibly thrilling premiere episode of Season 5, I am joined by Marissa Paternoster, the frontwoman of the legendary New Jersey punk band Screaming Females. Marissa and I talked in depth about her band's steadfast DIY ethics, recording the latest Screaming Females album in the now infamous Pachyderm Studios where Nirvana, The Wedding Present, and PJ Harvey made their most iconic LPs, our shared love of Placebo, and so much more. ✨ MORE ABOUT SCREAMING FEMALES ✨ Formed in New Brunswick...
Apr 18, 2023•49 min
For today's episode, I will be joined by indie electronic pop artist Jackie Mendoza to discuss her debut full-length album 'Galaxia de Emociones,' her upbringing as a first-generation Mexican-American queer girl in Chula Vista, the time she spent in New York as a budding musician, and her artistic growth over the years. ✨ MORE ABOUT JACKIE MENDOZA ✨ Raised in the border city of Chula Vista in the heart of San Diego, Jackie Mendoza is an indie electronic pop artist who has made her mark with her ...
Mar 28, 2023•36 min
Today, I am taking some time off while I recover from a recent illness and continue to sift through edits for the Season 4 Finale of the podcast. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode from my Patreon film review series where I review 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist' with special guest Mia Day. ✨ MORE ABOUT MIA DAY ✨ Inspired by the vivid imagery crafted by Benjamin Gibbard and Leonard Cohen, as well as the writers heartbeat of Taylor Swift, Mia Day has claimed a songwriting style that em...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Today's guest is musician and entrepreneur Xylo Aria, the founder of the online learning platform Music Production for Women. Xylo and I discuss the appalling gender disparity in production and music technology, how unconscious bias is harmful to everyone, and why removing the fear factor is crucial in order to encourage more women to enter the field. ✨ MORE ABOUT XYLO ARIA ✨ Xylo Aria is a singer, producer, entrepreneur, and the brains behind Music Production for Women , an online learning plat...
Mar 07, 2023•34 min
Today I chat with singer-songwriter Hannah Judson about her unique audio-visual output, fusing folk rock, jazz, and projected images to create an immersive live experience. Other topics of discussion include releasing new music after quarantine, her all-women art festival MUSEfest, her affection for Annie Lennox, and more! Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT HANNAH JUDSON ✨ Elegant and whip-smart, performing artist Hannah ...
Feb 28, 2023•44 min
In the early aughts, Manhattan became a breeding ground for the post-punk revival when bands like The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Interpol ushered in a new era of indie rock. On today's episode of "Sounding Out with Izzy," I am joined by my good friend Hollye Bynum, the lead singer of Razor Braids, to revisit this iconic era of rock and roll by sharing our thoughts on the recently released 'Meet Me In The Bathroom' documentary. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://ww...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 14 min
For today's episode, I am joined by Long Island-based indie pop singer-songwriter Xondra to discuss their latest project 'Tedious & Brief,' a concept EP and horror-musical short film that plunges into the underworld of surviving abuse and learning to shout your truth in a room full of hushed voices. Topics discussed include Xondra's humble beginnings booking her own shows at lounges and nightclubs as a teenager, graduating from music school, and learning to fight off the sharks and advocate ...
Feb 14, 2023•30 min
For today's episode, I am joined by Lalena and Annika Fisher, the mother-daughter duo who make up Austin, Texas art-punk outfit The Mothermold. We discuss the unique dynamic of playing in a band with your immediate family, playing a Harry Styles pre-show with Girls Rock Austin, and the culmination of their 2022 debut album 'Flesh of My Flesh.' Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT THE MOTHERMOLD ✨ The Mothermold is a mother-...
Feb 07, 2023•47 min
Brooklyn DIY-pop legend Softee is on the podcast! Topics of discussion include Softee's new single, "Come Home," astrology, her acting background, collaborating with a series of esteemed actors and filmmakers on their music videos, including Eliza Scanlen and her fiancée Machel Ross, and more! Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT SOFTEE ✨ Softee (she/they) is a queer DIY pop artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Their work is...
Feb 01, 2023•50 min
For today's episode, I am joined by my good friend Alexandra Blair, lead singer of the Brooklyn-based electro-goth rock outfit The Silk War. Alex and I discuss her love of 20th-century Hollywood icons and classic literature, seeing the world in black and white, and why she refuses to ever write about love and romance. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT THE SILK WAR ✨ The Silk War is the post-wave alternative brainchild of...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr
Yep, you heard that correctly. This entire conversation is about My Chemical Romance. Joining me is Mem Pahl (aka Michael Karson), the drummer of TVOD and the bassist of Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage. Mem and I discuss the strong endurance of MCR’s legacy, loving the band in our pre-teen years, our coming-of-age and coming out journeys, and the catharsis of growing up and meeting tons of people who’ve had the same feelings about this band as we did. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on P...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Lydia from Gustaf is on the podcast! We have an amazing discussion about pop punk nostalgia, Gustaf's super busy year of touring, and Lydia's love of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. We also reminisce on growing up in Boston, throwing impromptu childhood family talent shows, and contemplate using color theory to boost our mood on boring work days. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT GUSTAF ✨ Gustaf is a five-piece art punk ...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr
For the Season 3 Finale, I am joined by Bonnie Bloomgarden, the magnetic frontwoman of California psychedelic blues-rock outfit Death Valley Girls. Bonnie and I discuss the emotional and spiritual transformation she experienced after getting sober, working with the legendary Larry and Patty Schemel, the magnetic mysticism of the occult, and a vivid dream Bonnie had about performing on stage when she was five years old. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/a...
Dec 12, 2022•49 min
Behind many great bands are mastermind managers and PR teams working the magic behind the scenes. The Beatles had Brian Epstein. The Strokes had the Wiz Kid extraordinaire Ryan Gentles. But managers and publicists are not only useful for legacy artists; they can also be extraordinarily helpful for smaller musicians who aim to grow their audience and output. My guest today is Kenzie Davis, who is a publicist at Big Hassle Media. Kenzie and I discuss the pros and cons of managing big and small ban...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min
For today's episode, Izzy is joined by pop/R&B songstress Kingsley to discuss her very timely album, 'Crying on Holidays,' working with female/BIPOC-owned businesses and production companies to bring her vision to life, and how writing songs helped keep her afloat in the aftermath of her first heartbreak. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT KINGSLEY ✨ Kingsley is a London-based pop/R&B singer-songwriter whose intim...
Nov 28, 2022•29 min
For today's episiode, Izzy gets a master class in the legend and lore of alt-rock icon Tori Amos. Joined by resident Tori expert Ella Ableman, this episode goes in depth on the emotional upheaval and pioneering left-field creativity that went into the writing and recording process for Amos' monumental self-produced third album 'Boys For Pele' (1996), which remains her highest charting album to date. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min
For today's episode, Izzy is joined by indie Brooklynite Scout Gillett to discuss her debut album 'no roof no floor,' growing up in a religious household in Kansas City, running a booking company, the healing properties of nature, and recording in a barn upstate with Ellen Kempner (Palehound), David Lizmi (MS MR), and Kevin Copeland (The Big Net). Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT SCOUT GILLETT ✨ Raised on the rural frin...
Nov 05, 2022•34 min
For today's episode, Izzy is joined by Claire Moore, host of the podcast What the Hell is Up, a podcast where Claire catches up with artists and creatives about connection and cultivating healing and change on a planet that's melting. In this special two-way crossover, Claire and Izzy reveal their hometown roots by educating one another on their favorite bands from their home states, Boston and Seattle. Today, we're taking a cruise down 128 with the radio on, and Izzy will educate Claire on all ...
Oct 31, 2022•45 min
In today's episode, Izzy sits down with pop/R&B singer-songwriter, Brittney Chantele, to discuss their latest album, 'Speaking with Swords,' a record that focuses on queer love, sex, and relationships through an honest and refreshingly nuanced lens. Topics of discussion include learning to receive outside input from collaborators, trauma-bonding, and portraying the stories and lives of queer folks as honestly as possible. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreo...
Oct 21, 2022•55 min
Today, Izzy is joined by Brooklyn pop punk/nu riot grrrl trio THICK to discuss their sophomore album 'Happy Now,' touring with the Chats and Flogging Molly, using the pandemic as a time for intense self-reflection, and touching stories of many interactions the band has had with young women and girls on the road. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT THICK ✨ Formed in 2014, Brooklyn pop punk three-piece THICK has been speakin...
Oct 08, 2022•45 min
In today's episode, Izzy catches up with Sam Sumpter, the founder of the blog Bands do BK , and author of the book of the same name. Both the book and blog serve as a guide to the Brooklyn music scene by and for musicians. Izzy and Sam discuss their favorite live music-related memories, the beauty of getting immersed in local scenes, and how music can help us find community in a city as isolating and fast-paced as New York. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon....
Oct 01, 2022•56 min
In today's episode, Izzy catches up with Brooklyn-based punk rocker and poet Shilpa Ray. Izzy and Shilpa discuss her upbringing in a Bengali family in New Jersey, being mentored by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, her latest album 'Portrait of a Lady,' and why she believes counter-cultural anarchy was a sham for all the women involved in the movement. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT SHILPA RAY ✨ Shilpa Ray is a self-describ...
Sep 17, 2022•57 min
In the premiere episode of Season 3 of “ Sounding Out with Izzy, ” Isabel Corp interviews first-wave punk pioneer, author, and self-proclaimed troublemaker Alice Bag . Izzy and Alice discuss Alice’s life story and how she successfully managed to thrive in the music industry while maintaining her independent DIY ethos. Their conversation also tackles the art of survival, Alice’s legacy in punk history, and preserving the historical memory of unrecognized women who have made invaluable contributio...
Sep 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Today, riot grrrl veteran Gina Young joins Izzy to discuss growing up in a catholic household and finding herself in New York City's anti-folk scene in the 2000s. Other topics of discussion include their role as secretary of their local chapter of riot grrrl, organizing protests against rock radio’s sexist codes of conduct, and that one time Regina Spektor performed in her living room. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT G...
Aug 17, 2022•57 min
For today's episode, Marina Heath from Crashing Atlas joins Izzy to discuss recording a debut album during pandemic lockdowns, the sacred space of pop concerts, teenage girlhood and music fandom, and how she transformed grief and heartbreak into her most personal and dynamic songwriting material. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT CRASHING ATLAS ✨ Crashing Atlas is a dynamic Hard Rock band hailing from the surrounding Was...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min
For today's episode, Izzy is joined by musician, author, and public speaker Shawna Potter of War on Women. Izzy and Shawna discuss how public spaces can take action to prevent harassment and abuse in their establishments, Shawna's work in bystander intervention training, what it's like balancing the responsibilities of a lead singer, writer, and safety consultant, and much more! Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT SHAWNA P...
Jul 27, 2022•51 min
"Now do you hear that sound, as the model breaks, Take the stage and let the image of him fade away." - Sleater-Kinney TW: This episode includes discussions of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. In today's episode, Izzy is joined by Ashley Kossakowski, the brains behind Brooklyn-based riot grrrl act Groupie. Topics of discussion include finding her bandmates on Craigslist, standing up to sexual harassment at work, bygone rock and roll heroes, culling song lyrics from Patti Smith poe...
Jul 20, 2022•45 min
For today's episode, Izzy is joined by singer-songwriter and virtuoso omnichord player Lael Neale to talk about her outstanding 2021 album 'Acquainted with Night,' the intricate process of stripping away extraneous parts of a song to showcase vulnerability and simplicity, being tuned in with nature, her upcoming residence at Zebulon, and more! Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT LAEL NEALE ✨ Lael Neale is a singer-songwrit...
Jul 13, 2022•52 min
For today's episode, Izzy is joined by multi-hyphenate creative powerhouse Sydney Tate Bradford to talk about photographing bands in their most primal and passionate states in live settings, being raised in North Carolina, and how moving to New York to pursue her artistic dreams saved them from a toxic relationship. Discover bonus eps, playlists, and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents ✨ MORE ABOUT SYDNEY TATE BRADFORD ✨ Sydney Tate Bradford is a maker located in new yo...
Jun 29, 2022•44 min
