‘Feel Guilty’ | Izzy
March 31 | Written By Gemma West
Vulnerable, soulful and intimate: plucked from a world of fronting punk-bands, IZZY’s debut as an indie solo artist invites listeners into a dichotomy of sweet melodic cadences matched with grunge roots.
Inspired by the likes of Mitski and Phoebe Bridgers, Birmingham-born IZZY brings a refreshing honesty to her music, focusing on themes of heartbreak, insecurity, and the existential angst of navigating life's uncertainties. With 'feel guilty', she journeys through the complexities of love and loss, capturing the bittersweet aching we all feel when enraptured with strong romantic feelings, lusting a feeling of unattainable desire until it's too late. With a quality to her music reminiscent of Beabadoobee’s airiness, and the vocal palette of Gabrielle Aplin, ‘feel guilty’ is an endearing tribute to IZZY’s authentic expression as an artist.
Drawing from her own experiences, IZZY infuses her lyrics with a palpable sense of vulnerability and authenticity. "My last relationship gave me a lot of issues of feeling like I was unwanted in most situations... writing this song made me feel very powerful," she shares. Using her beautifully raw and incredibly human experiences of pain and heartache, IZZY has been able to weave narratives into her music that feel relatable and touching. Complemented by her ‘raw cut’ sound, we hear snippets of IZZY’s spoken voice woven through the music, bringing a palpable sense of obvious vulnerability and drawing further connection between her and her listeners.
In 'feel guilty.', IZZY achieves a delicate balance between intimacy and introspection, capturing sweetly the subtle nuances which balance love and heartache. The record itself feels caught in a moment of IZZY's raw honesty, using her vulnerability as a source of guidance in a beautiful sonic pasture.
"I am so excited to release this song," IZZY expresses; "it has been such a labour of love... I only hope everyone likes it as much as I do." And indeed, with its raw and uncut feel matched with heartfelt lyrics, 'feel guilty' has accredited IZZY with a doting tribute to the complexities of love and longing.
With 'feel guilty', IZZY has proven herself as a formidable storyteller, talented musician and soulful creative. As she embarks on this new chapter in her musical career, one thing is certain: IZZY's star is on the rise. Her new single promises for an extraordinary journey as an artist and we can’t wait to see what she comes with next.
IZZY's debut single was released on streaming platforms on March 1st.
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