Indie singer-songwriter Izzy Mahoubi has announced her brand new EP “How To Run” is set for release on July 21st 2023 via Rude Records, celebrating the news with the single and video release for new single “Cool Guy”.. The EP will feature the new single as well as her previous singles “Hang Around” and “Torn In Two”.
Speaking on the creation of “How To Run”, Izzy says: “I wrote it as I explored my curiosity towards the world. Heartbreak, social standards, change, and pushing the limits. It’s an eclectic body of moments that I hope tells the story of growth. The feeling of walking into a childhood bedroom and seeing the old posters and letters that reveal the memories and healing that comes with time. The title track, “How To Run” is an expression of pushing the limits. The first time you realise your strength. The first time you start believing your voice has a space in the world. The first time you start to do the things that scare you. I believe that realisation reveals how to grow, and that confidence teaches you how to run.”
How To Run track listing:
- How To Run
- Cool Guy
- Torn In Two
- Hang Around
On “Cool Guy”, Izzy explains: “Writing Cool Guy was one of the most effortless, cathartic, and fun experiences I’ve ever had songwriting. After a four month whirlwind of being swept into the indie music scene in Phoenix, I stood back and realised what looked so glamorous and exciting was all a facade. “The high life seemed so pretty” – Once the lights are off, and the music’s over, you begin to realise all of the tough guys and cool groupies are simply just people. I don’t think I could have told this story more authentically than how I did because I simply wrote what happened.”
She continues “I think anyone who listens to Cool Guy can relate to the feeling of romanticising someone or some lifestyle that promises the world even though the red flags are there from the start. Some of the lyrics in this song make fun of the indie/underground concept, more so, I’m making fun of myself for taking that whole idea so seriously. Cool is dead. Do what you want.”
18-year-old singer-songwriter from Arizona Izzy Mahoubi has been capturing the world around her writing songs, poetry and creating melodies of unique authenticity conveying relatable storytelling. Izzy’s projects have been depicted as indie-pop and folk in the style of personal singer-songwriting. The Arizona Republic describes her music as, “radio friendly with infectious melodies” (Ed Masley) and Rolling Stone France praised her cover of Billie Eilish’s “bury a friend”.
Inspired by artists such as Maggie Rogers, Taylor Swift, and Madison Cunningham, Izzy has also taken cues from musicians such as Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, and The Beatles. She has performed alongside artists such as Sydney Sprague, Adam Melchor and more. In 2022, Izzy Mahoubi signed with Rude Records and will release her debut EP “How To Run” on 21st July 2023. This is only the beginning for young songwriter Izzy Mahoubi.