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

Hosted by Isabel Corp, founder of the feminist music blog A Grrrl"s Two Sound Cents, "Sounding Out with Izzy" invites a wide range of women and queer folks in the music industry to geek out about their favorite records and engage in honest discussions about navigating the music world and how their livelihoods and identities intersect therein.

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00:31:07

Melting Faces with Ganser

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2025/10/16

Grab your distortion pedals and mini korgs, because today I'm joined by Sophie Sputnik of lauded Chicago art-rock outfit Ganser. Sophie joins me to discuss capturing the feeling of "watching the world from outside your window" on the brand new Ganser LP 'Animal Hospital,' the current state of affairs, and relying on community support and art to stay sane. ✨ MORE ABOUT GANSER ✨Ganser is a Chicago-based post punk trio helmed by Alicia Gaines (bass, vocals), Sophie Sputnik

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00:32:53

Nihilism and Cats with Weakened Friends

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2025/10/09

For today's episode, I am joined by Annie and Sonia of Portland, Maine pop punk outfit Weakened Friends. The two of them join me to discuss their brand new album 'Feels Like Hell,' and navigating being a human and a creative in the chaotic state of the world today. ✨ MORE ABOUT WEAKENED FRIENEDS ✨Weakened Friends is a rock trio from Portland, Maine who scream their feelings at a time when numbness prevails, offering a compelling antidote to the popularization of apathy in songwriting

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00:26:58

Clown Logic with Grumpy

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2025/09/25

Today's guest is Heaven Schmidt, the brains behind the wonderfully weird and whimsical hyperpop persona, Grumpy. We chat about their new EP 'Piebald,' out tomorrow, recruiting 3 of their ex-partners to play in their band, "clown logic," and more. ✨ MORE ABOUT GRUMPY ✨Grumpy is a DIY hyperpop project based in Brooklyn fronted by Heaven Schmidt, whose circus-like output plays into the idea of "irresistible monstrosity," playing a villain who wins the listener over with

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00:33:22

An Evening with Ella Feingold

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2025/09/18

Today you will hear my conversation with Grammy® winning guitarist and composer Ella Feingold. We geek out about her collaborative record with Charlie Hunter, her not-so-secret love of post-punk and goth, and our unfiltered thoughts on the new Jeff Buckley documentary, 'It's Never Over.' ✨ MORE ABOUT ELLA FEINGOLD ✨Ella Feingold is an award-winning guitarist, composer, orchestrator and producer who's recorded and performed with the likes of JAY-Z, Ariana Grande, Frank Ocean, Janet

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00:41:25

The Cuntry Chronicles with Bria Salmena

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2025/09/11

For today's episode, I am joined by Bria Salmena to discuss her solo debut, cutting her teeth in the Canadian post-punk scene as the frontwoman of the Toronto band FRIGS, and singing backup in Orville Peck's band. We also discuss her series of 'Cuntry Covers,' zines, our stances on the Ethel vs. Lana beef, and the dying art of physical media. ✨ MORE ABOUT BRIA SALMENA ✨Bria Salmena is a Toronto-born powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose career began as the frontwoman of

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00:32:01

From Chaos to Clarity with ROREY

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2025/08/28

For today's episode, I am joined by NYC singer-songwriter ROREY to talk about her brand new EP 'Dysphoria,' the emotional tug-of-war between burnout and sensory overload, and ways she can tether yourself back to earth when you get overwhelmed by your own mind. ✨ MORE ABOUT ROREY ✨ROREY is a New York-based singer-songwriter who was raised bicoastally between Los Angeles and New York City. She picked up the guitar at age six and wrote her first song at the age of ten, possessing an innate

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00:36:25

Spectrums & Whimsy with Polyglam

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2025/08/21

For today's episode, I am joined by Rachel White and Allie Stamler of the LA-based indie pop trio Polyglam. Allie and Rachel join me to discuss their new EP Spectrum and seasoned history as session musicians and songwriters for some of the biggest pop acts in the world. ✨ MORE ABOUT POLYGLAM ✨Polyglam is a power trio from LA creating sophisticated indie pop that plays with the sonic equilibrium with lush strings, layered beats, and breezy vocals. The band is comprised of seasoned songwriters and

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00:38:28

Showgirls & Dive Bar Operas with Meg Smith

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2025/08/14

For today's episode, I am joined by disco opera pop chanteuse Meg Smith. Meg joins me to discuss her latest songs "Dive Bar Opera" and "Girls Just Wanna Be Famous," how her mother's dance career inspires her musical output and making fun, unserious bombastic pop with a dash of glitter. ✨ MORE ABOUT MEG SMITH ✨With inspirations ranging from Donna Summer to Britney Spears, Meg Smith is a New York based pop artist whose glitter-soaked disco ballads transform heartbreak and

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00:32:55

Putting The Rainbow in The Rodeo with Rachel Cholst

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2025/08/07

For today's episode, you will hear my conversation with the founder of Rainbow Rodeo and Adobe & Teardrops, Rachel Cholst. Rachel joins me to discuss the long queer history of country music, her favorite songwriters of all time, and starting a blog to make up for the gender disparity in country and folk music coverage. ✨ MORE ABOUT RACHEL CHOLST ✨Rachel Cholst is a music journalist from New York City who has been writing about the queer country music community for the past decade. Her work

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00:22:44

Going The Distance with Moontype

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2025/07/31

For today's episode, you will hear my conversation with Margaret McCarthy, the brains behind the Chicago indie rock dreamworld Moontype. Margaret joins me to discuss her brand new album, 'I Let The Wind Push Down On Me,' late night driving revelations, and the art of letting the vibe take control in a session. ✨ MORE ABOUT MOONTYPE ✨Moontype is an indie rock four-piece spearheaded by singer-songwriter Margaret McCarthy. Combining the bleary swoon of Beach House with the gliding

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00:42:18

Liberation Is a Birthright: A Conversation with...

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2025/07/17

For today's episode, you will hear my conversation with the Polaris-nominated rapper and multi-disciplinary artist Kimmortal. Kim joins me to discuss their new EP, the road to liberation, and our shared love of Turnstile. We also compare our birth charts and discover that we're both fire and air signs. ✨ MORE ABOUT KIMMORTAL ✨Kimmortal is a Polaris-nominated artist and rapper from Vancouver whose work traverses the intersections of their FilipinX background and queer identity. They've

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01:04:48

Soapbox Queers with Willy Mao of The Resonaters

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2025/07/10

For today's episode, I am joined by Willy Mao of The Resonaters to discuss coming of age as an artist in Scranton, PA, his friendship with Jill Sobule, incorporating humor into the morbid and sad songs, and all things queer culture (but mostly Overcompensating and White Lotus). ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE RESONATERS ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_resonaters/Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/52HeIoXpL6qqEx7kC1uDlDApple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/the-resonaters/1518438286✨ CONNECT

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00:49:23

Going Against the Grain with Sarah Register

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2025/07/03

Today's guest is composer, mastering engineer, and guitarist in Kim Gordon's band, Sarah Register. Sarah joins me to discuss her solo debut, touring with Kim, and filming a music video with choreography and archival footage from a previously unfinished project. ✨ MORE ABOUT SARAH REGISTER ✨Sarah Register is a Grammy-winning composer, mastering engineer, and multi-disciplinary artist based in LA. Formerly one half of the experimental noise band Talk Normal she has mastered albums for the

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00:46:58

Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud with Stella Bridie

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2025/06/26

Today's guest is Stella Bridie, who joins me to discuss her breakout debut EP 'Speaking Terms,' a haunting, emotionally charged project born from a single hypothetical: "What if you had one moment left to tell your story?" We explore the psychological intricacies and raw recollections woven through the EP, as well as Stella’s unflinching confrontation with mortality.✨ MORE ABOUT STELLA BRIDIE ✨Stella Bridie is a singer-songwriter from Australia whose deeply personal and

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00:31:13

Stepping Out of Frame with Fotoform

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2025/06/05

Today's episode features a conversation with Fotoform frontwoman Kim House. We discuss how the band's latest album Grief is a Garden (Forever in Bloom) allowed her to transform her grief into something reflective, and how creativity can foster healing in positive ways. ✨ MORE ABOUT FOTOFORM ✨Fotoform is a Seattle-based duo whose sonic journey began with their self-released debut in 2017 — an album that quickly resonated with listeners and was named a KEXP Listeners’ Album of the Year. Their

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00:30:19

Quarter Life Confessions with Taylor Bickett

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2025/05/29

Today’s episode features Nashville singer-songwriter Taylor Bickett, who joins me to talk about her powerful new song “The Crime,” inspired by real-life events and the female experience. We also discuss her work with The Circle, an organization founded by Annie Lennox to help prevent violence against women.✨ MORE ABOUT TAYLOR BICKETT ✨Taylor Bickett is a singer-songwriter hailing from Indiana and currently based in Nashville. Her introspective indie-pop tunes that resonate deeply with listeners,

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00:37:08

Anything But Soft with M(h)aol

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2025/05/22

For today's episode, you will hear my conversation with Constance Keane, the front-person and drummer of feminist Irish post-punk band M(h)aol. Connie joins me to discuss the band's brand new album 'Something Soft,' a blisteringly loud and hair-raising screed on the emotional and political undercurrents of her life over the past few years. ✨ MORE ABOUT M(H)AOL ✨M(h)aol is a feminist post-punk band from Ireland who grabbed the attention of global DIY punk circles with their debut

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00:52:53

Writing with Intention with Maia Friedman

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2025/05/15

For today's episode, I am joined by Maia Friedman to discuss her brand new album Goodbye Long Winter Shadow, a collection of meticulously crafted songs about the cyclical nature of life and the personal tragedies and new beginnings that inspired the trajectory of the album. ✨ MORE ABOUT MAIA FRIEDMAN ✨Maia Friedman is an artist based in Brooklyn, known for her work with the Dirty Projectors and Coco. Coming off the heels of her 2022 solo debut Under The New Light which was crafted through

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00:28:09

Roaming Castles of Edinburgh with Plastic Rhino

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2025/05/08

For today's episode, I am joined by Atara Glazer from alternative hard rock outfit Plastic Rhino, who joins me to discuss the Plastic Rhino's latest single "I Rise," all things LA, and the live music experiences that altered her life forever. ✨ MORE ABOUT PLASTIC RHINO ✨Plastic Rhino is an alternative hard rock duo based in LA made up of Atara and Jack Glazer. For nearly a decade and a half, the duo has contributed some of the most unique and enticing output in the hard rock sphere

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00:25:28

From Fetisch to Forever: Celebrating Xmal...

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2025/05/01

For today's episode, you will hear my conversation with Anja Huwe of Xmal Deutschland fame, who joins me to discuss the Xmal Deutschland's 40-year anniversary compilation entitled The Gift: The 4AD Years, containing their 2 LPs released on 4AD back in the '80s, and additional tracks from other releases and EPs.✨ MORE ABOUT XMAL DEUTSCHLAND ✨Xmal Deutschland is a German post-punk group founded in the eighties, known for making an extraordinary impact on the British music scene with their

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