We sat down with Izzy Pinchen to discover more about her musical process, after the release of her new single 'Not Alone'. Be sure to check out her music at the bottom!
Thank you for sitting down and talking to FLEX, can you tell us a bit about how you got into music?
I’ve always had a passion for music. After studying politics at uni, I knew if I didn’t try to follow my passion, I’d regret it. I started working with a producer in Brighton, who connected me to Chris Mace. We recorded an album for a sync publisher before moving on to work on my own sound. I’ve been in music ever since.
Who would you say are your biggest musical influences?
That’s a tough one! I love all kinds of music, but my biggest influences are Sade, Iniko and BANKS.
Congratulations on your brand-new single 'Not Alone' - what inspired this particular song?
Thanks, guys! It was partly inspired by the difficult experience of having my first child during the pandemic. I think the lockdowns really affected everyone’s mental health, but I saw first-hand the struggle with men’s mental health through my partner. I wanted to write something that reflects telling someone they’re not alone from a first-hand perspective.
How do you channel personal experiences into your song writing, and what do you hope listeners gain from connecting with your music?
I think I use a lot of my journey so far as inspiration for my tracks. I’m a visual storyteller, which I think my tracks reflect. I hope that people going through anything remotely similar will listen to my music and resonate with the messages. Music is about growing community, which I love.
Each aspect of music - writing, recording, practising, and playing live - offers something different. Can you share a particularly meaningful moment from each?
Writing is one of my favourite things to do—I’m always jotting down rough ideas and melodies on my voice notes. Taking an initial idea and reworking it into a full track is really rewarding. Having a good vocal session is always positive; hearing yourself back on each new track is meaningful because you sit there and go, “Wow, that’s me, and I’m actually doing this!” Not a lot of people get to say that, which is what makes it even more special.
Rehearsing with my band is really fun! When I wrote this record, I wanted it to translate well onto the stage and have a band up there with me to carry the emotion to the crowd. I think the euphoric feeling is probably the most meaningful moment of both practising and playing live. I love getting lost in my music.
Is there a song in your repertoire that holds a particularly deep personal meaning for you? Can you share the story or inspiration behind it?
'Monster Eater' is probably the most meaningful to me. I really lost myself when I moved from Brighton to London for uni. It was my first experience of adult life, and I went hard. I think this track was me calling myself out and coming back to make things right. Remembering where you come from is super important to me. I’m really proud of it and everything I stand for.
What are your goals for the future with your music?
I’ve got a new album on the way later this year, and we’re about to kick off live shows, which will be amazing. My biggest goal is probably to play Glastonbury one day.
What message or feeling do you hope listeners take away from your music?
I think we get so caught up in our own stories that we sometimes forget there are other people out there who have gone through similar things. I hope people might connect with my tracks and create a sense of community through my music.
To wrap things up, is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
My new record, ‘Adolescent Lessons’ is out at the end of the year. I can’t wait to share it with you.
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