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

Sep 21, 202301:00:02

Reclaiming Hawaiian Shirts with Brit Luna from Catbite

For today's episode, I chatted with Brit Luna, lead singer of the critically-acclaimed Philly ska band Catbite. We discuss her background as a jazz singer, her Latin-American roots, the ska revival, and the duty to protect individuals in our local communities from harm.

✨ MORE ABOUT CATBITE ✨

Catbite are ska champions. Combining the jumping energy of UK two-tone with the high-power attack of third-wave ska, the Philly band has been rapidly expanding their fan base and serving as standard bearers for the 2020’s ska revival.

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Web: catbite.net/

Instagram: instagram.com/catbiteband/

Twitter: twitter.com/catbiteband

Facebook: facebook.com/catbiteband

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Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/catbite/1455762137

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Sep 14, 202338:48

Documentary Review | CREEM: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine

Today I review the Amazon/Coda Collection documentary on the pioneering and irreverent rock and roll magazine CREEM. I share what I thought were the strongest points in the film, as well as the parts where I felt there was room for improvement. I also go in-depth into the origins, rise, collapse, and eventual return of CREEM magazine, and the tragic life of its late founder and head publisher Barry Kramer.

✨ MORE ABOUT THE CODA COLLECTION ✨

The Coda Collection is an Amazon Prime Video channel that lets you stream iconic music documentaries, concert films, and rare footage that provide an intimate and in-depth look into the world's greatest artists. Experience the stories between the songs of legendary artists including Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Foo Fighters, Aretha Franklin, Pearl Jam, Evanescence, Rolling Stones and more.

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Sep 07, 202333:56

Rooted In Self-Determination with Luna Morgenstern

For today's episode, I chat with German electropop artist Luna Morgenstern about teaching herself how to produce, quitting her full-time job to pursue a career in music, and how nostalgia for her old CD collections inspired her latest EP 'Dance Dance (Don't Go).'

✨ MORE ABOUT LUNA MORGENSTERN ✨

Luna Morgenstern is a German DIY synthpop artist merging glossy Y2K aesthetics with EDM club beats, drawing inspiration from Charli XCX and the original class of PC Music artists like A.G. Cook. Pairing fictional and autobiographical elements, her latest EP Dance Dance (Don't Go) is a euphoric trance-infused electropop world.

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Instagram: instagram.com/lunamorgensternmusic/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@lunamorgensternmusic
YouTube: youtube.com/lunamorgenstern
Facebook: facebook.com/LunaMorgensternMusic/

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Aug 24, 202334:07

The Healing Process with Ela Ozturk

For today's episode, I am joined by San Francisco-based soul singer-songwriter Ela Ozturk to discuss the process behind her latest single "Healing," growing up in a Turkish-American household, her background in fashion, and the calculated genius of Lady Gaga.

✨ MORE ABOUT ELA OZTURK ✨

Ela Ozturk is a Turkish-American singer-songwriter whose powerful penchant for storytelling and unique blend of jazz, R&B, and pop has garnered praise and adoration from audiences and critics alike, including outlets like EARMILK, Ones To Watch, FEMMUSIC, and Prelude Press.

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Web: ela-ozturk.com/

Instagram: instagram.com/ela_ozturk/

Twitter: twitter.com/theelaozturk

Facebook: facebook.com/TheElaOzturk

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC4rZDbCV5_LgeyA9z5_fsFw

Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0IMC2rpFuZchbUGuEP69ty?si=UiuveSURTtWHBs9slvwCLg

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Defining Dirty Girl: Black Feminist Maronage as Resistance A Commentary on Sexual Harasment in the Service Industry Glamourizing the Cultural Worker Video Storytelling for Social Justice in Flint and Beyond Student Unbraids Hair To Make Statement

Aug 10, 202332:02

Coping with the End of the World with Melissa Denizard

For today's episode, I am joined by Melissa "Melly" Denizard, a Brooklyn-based cultural worker and musician. Melly and I discuss her party protest movement Dirty Girl, speaking at colleges and universities across the country, the odd paradox of working in the music industry while also being a cultural worker, cleansing herself from social media, and why you can't separate a movement from an individual.

✨ MORE ABOUT MELISSA DENIZARD ✨

Melissa Denizard is a political thought leader, activist, and musician who uses an interdisciplinary approach to teach political education rooted in history and pop culture. Her work has been recognized by Natalie Portman, Refinery29, and Brut Media. Speaking to colleges about Black Feminism, racial capitalism, and white supremacy, Denizard has made it her mission to enhance racial equity in higher education through imaginative pedagogy.

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Website: iamclayofficial.com/

Jul 27, 202351:49

Connecting to a Higher Power with CLAY

For today's episode, I am joined by self-proclaimed "neurodivergent pop star" CLAY (She/They), a singer-songwriter, mental health advocate, and proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. CLAY and I discuss their latest album 'holy silence 'fore the spring,' celebrating pride, and why she enjoys performing at concerts over attending them.

✨ MORE ABOUT CLAY ✨

Born and raised in the flower-child city of San Francisco, CLAY's diverse and politically potent upbringing has guided her work as a multidisciplinary artist into powerful new realms. The historic social justice movements of the Bay Area laid the groundwork for the work she does today to create liberation through music.

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Instagram: instagram.com/iamclayofficial

Twitter: twitter.com/iamclayofficial

TikTok: tiktok.com/@iamclayofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/user/googoogaby

Facebook: facebook.com/iamclayofficial/

Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/20aPu5vizjmoX2A7f7AOWL?si=DtNEoG7kRl25VDJDMHhuNg

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Website: delaceymusic.com/

Jul 21, 202330:04

Rewriting The Ending with Delacey

For today's episode, I am joined by Grammy-winning songwriter Delacey who is here to talk about her new album 'The Girl Has a Dream.' We discuss her experience escaping into the woods during the pandemic to write her latest album, the awkwardness of hosting songwriting sessions over Zoom, and our biggest childhood comfort records.

✨ MORE ABOUT DELACEY ✨

Delacey is a diamond-certified songwriter based in Los Angeles who has penned hits for the likes of Alicia Keys, Zara Larsson, and Halsey, among others. Her latest album, 'The Girl Has a Dream,' delves into her innermost thoughts, desires, insecurities, and dreams.

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Instagram: instagram.com/delacey/

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuipXvzcrnZ-0ZGwHzpC62w/featured

Facebook: facebook.com/officialdelaceymusic/

Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1thbOfXak53dM1Xabq3pmb?si=o8BLUVutSnm2XfMXAb3b5A

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Website: tiffaniedebartolo.com/

Jul 13, 202330:05

Eulogizing Rock Stars in Novels with Tiffanie DeBartolo

For today's episode, I am joined by author and label CEO Tiffanie DeBartolo. DeBartolo is the founder of California-based independent label Bright Antenna Records, which has quarterbacked the careers of several successful bands like The Wombats, Wilderado, and In The Valley Below. Tiffanie joins me to discuss the inception of her record label, how the late Jeff Buckley inspired her novel God-Shaped Hole, and learning to survive in a post-Roe v. Wade world.

✨ MORE ABOUT TIFFANIE DEBARTOLO ✨

Tiffanie DeBartolo has never seen being a woman in the music industry as an obstacle but as an asset. Having owned the successful independent label Bright Antenna for over fifteen years, DeBartolo approaches her artist clients with empathy, a scarce quality in the music industry.

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Bright Antenna: brightantenna.com/

Twitter: twitter.com/tiffanied

Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaniedebartolo/

Facebook: facebook.com/TiffanieDeBartoloAuthor/

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