Izzy Mahoubi is a singer/songwriter with melodic songwriting and relatable lyrics. We talked about her original song “Hang Around,” how the music scene in Arizona has come alive, her songwriting process, and much more. I was taken with how grounded Izzy is in herself as an artist, and she shares a lot of wisdom in this episode, so listen up!
Featured properties: Interview with the Vampire, The Santa Clauses, Mind Your Manners, Alaska Daily, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Dead to Me, Gangs of London, Inside Job, Central Park
Daisy Draper is a songwriter who creates music to heal trauma and shine awareness on holistic mental wellness. Daisy is an old soul who generously shares her self-examination, discovery, and healing. This episode discusses mental health, personal growth, and how her work fuels her music.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Elon Musk buying Twitter.
There’s something wonderfully honest and ultimately vulnerable about Arizona indie-emo band Breakup Shoes.
Properties featured: Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, Fortune Feimster: Good Fortune, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi, Wendell & Wild, Big Mouth, Drink Masters, Central Park, Interview with the Vampire
Get to know Liz Mauritz of Gold Steps! Gold Steps have just released their 8-track EP, That Ain’t it – filled with all the pop-punk goodness you’ll need this week. Liz and I talk about what went into these eight songs, how she has evolved as a songwriter, and so much more. I hope you enjoy the episode and check out all their stuff.