Izzy Heltai is an indie-folk artist whose songs touch on themes like growing older, feeling lost, and finding yourself â his music resonates with many people. Izzy played the first Queerfest event, a virtual festival in 2021 hosted in partnership with Club Passim. His latest single, âMy Best Friend Sam,â came out on April 25.…
Sadie Gustafson-Zook is a detailed songwriter, pulling together collages of images and ideas and stitching them into melodies and lyrics. I met Sadie in 2019 at Club Passim, a renowned folk venue in Cambridge, Massachusetts known for promoting generations of great folk music. I was studying in Boston at the time, surrounded by incredible developing…
This week, weâre excited to feature Joh Chase in Out Now. Joh is an artist from Seattle, Washington now rooted in Los Angeles, California. Theyâve spent the past two decades developing their craft as a songwriter and performer and theyâve opened for artists like Noah Gunderson and David Bazan. Johâs music steps outside the lines…
If youâve met Lillian Werbin before, you know that they possess a radiant energy and a deep love for community while working tirelessly to create a more inclusive music industry. Lillian is a behind-the-scenes star of the queer music industry. They are the Chair of the Board for Bluegrass Pride, they volunteer to support LGBTQ+…
Carmen Dianne is unlike any artist youâve heard before. Her vocals are powerful, her lyrics and melodies are engaging, and her stage presence and unique instrumentation will leave you wondering if you're witnessing just learned talent or also a little bit of magic. Carmen is one of an extremely small number of artists who accompany…
