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

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.

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Ekko Astral is a “mascara moshpit” noise punk band from DC made up of Jael Holzman (vocals, lyrics, guitar), Liam Hughes (lead guitar), Miri Tyler (drums), Guinevere Tully (bass), and Sam Elmore (rhythm guitar). Their debut album 'pink balloons' is out now on all platforms.

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🔗: topshelfrecords.com/catalog/279

Instagram: instagram.com/ekkoastral/

Twitter: twitter.com/ekkoastral

Bandcamp: ekkoastral.bandcamp.com

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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 steel), Mike Duffield (drums), Keith Hamilton (vibraphone, singing saw, vocals), Heather Mazhar (vocals), and Craig Moffat (bass), and Mērnieks-Duffield (lead vocals). The band’s modus operandi goes like this: feel the love, plan the work, work the plan.



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Web: beamstheband.com/

Instagram: instagram.com/beamstheband

Twitter: twitter.com/beamstheband

Bandcamp: beamsbeams.bandcamp.com/



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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 is currently pursuing an MFA in Creative Non-Fiction at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Her writing can be found in The Alternative, Swim Into Sound, Merry Go Round, Paste, Salvation South, and more. She also tweets (⁠⁠twitter.com/grace_roso⁠⁠).


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Linktree: linktr.ee/gracerobinssomerville
Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/grace_roso⁠
Substack - Our Band Could Be Your Wife: ourbandcouldbeyourwife.substack.com/⁠
Instagram: https://instagram.com/grace_roso/


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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 ✨

Danielle Chelosky is a writer, poet, and music journalist based in New York whose work has appeared in Stereogum, NPR, Uproxx, The Fader, and Billboard. Her brand new book, 'Pregaming Grief,' can be purchased here: hobartpulp.com/books/pregaming-grief

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Web: https://www.daniellechelosky.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dniellechelosky

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellechelosky/

Substack: https://thewaitingroom.substack.com/

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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 Jeni Magaña, who has spent the last few years on the road with Mitski and as one-half of the pop duo pen pin with Emily Moore.

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Web: http://www.jenimagana.com/

Twitter/X: twitter.com/maganarama

Facebook: facebook.com/MaganaOfficial

Instagram: instagram.com/maganarama/

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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 following in New York City, sharing stages with Beach Bunny, Small Crush, Hot Flash Heat Wave, and the Toxhards. Their sophomore EP is out now via Trash Casual.

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Web: https://strawberrylaunch.com/⁠

Instagram: instagram.com/strawberrylaunch

TikTok: tiktok.com/@strawberrylaunchband

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