Introduce yourself for our viewers:
Hi, my name is Lizzie and I’m a pop artist but I also like to tap into cinematic, theatrical, rock and R&B sounds for my music. I’ve released several singles and a whole album titled Chrysalis in 2024. I’ve performed a lot, including on national television in Italy (where I’m from).
How would you describe your sound or artistic style to someone hearing you for the first time?
I’d describe my sound as cinematic and emotional, somewhere between dark pop and musical theater but with nods to rock, soul and R&B. It’s very visual, almost like stepping into a scene or a story rather than just listening to a song. There’s something dreamy and dramatic about it, like a fairytale with a bit of darkness underneath. I want people to feel like they’re not just hearing the music, but actually experiencing it.
When did you first realize you wanted to pursue music (or art) seriously?
It’s always been there. I guess I’ve just realized there was no other option for me. I know that my happiness lies in making music.
Who or what are your biggest influences, both musically and outside of music?
A lot of my inspiration comes from musical theater, films, and soundtracks. I’ve always been drawn to storytelling and atmosphere. Outside of music, books and visuals influence me a lot too. I’m an escapist by nature and I guess it reflects in my music. I paint a scene to detach myself from the emotions it brought me, the pleasant and the unpleasant ones, but I find myself also creating scenes to lose myself into and maybe help the listener do the same too.
How does your personal life or background shape your creative process?
My personal life is where I draw my inspiration from. I don’t do well with feelings. I write songs when they become too much. When the numbness wants to be something, when the pain wants to be heard, when the happiness wants to be seen, when rage is tired of staying in the shadows. It’s almost like I don’t write songs, but my emotions do that for me. Sometimes I’ll finish a song and barely remember how I got there. The passion takes over and gives birth to something new.
Can you walk us through your creative process from idea to finished project?
It’s honestly a mix of chaos and intention. Sometimes an idea just appears out of nowhere, a melody, a lyric, a feeling, and I follow it. Other times I sit down with a clear vision and build from that. But even when it’s planned, there’s always a moment where it takes on a life of its own.
What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced so far as an emerging artist?
Learning how to navigate everything on my own. Being independent means you’re not just creating: you’re also figuring out strategy, visibility, and how to get your work in front of people. That can be overwhelming at times. And by the way, since promoting is by now part of the gig, my album Chrysalis is out everywhere, I even have limited edition CDs available on Bandcamp! (link below)
What moment in your journey made you feel like this could really become something big?
Performing at Hotel Cafè in Hollywood (LA) for the first time. I felt like I found my home on the stage and my friends in the audience, even though I barely knew anybody. I performed two of my original songs (Not Yours and Chrysalis), and for the first time I was able to fully tap back into the emotions that made me write them. In a way, I understood those songs more in that moment than I ever had before.
How do you balance staying authentic while also thinking about growth and visibility?
Authenticity always comes first for me. I don’t try to force something that doesn’t feel right creatively. I think growth happens more naturally when what you’re putting out is honest, so I focus on that and let the rest build around it.
What themes or emotions do you find yourself returning to in your work?
I often come back to themes like chasing dreams, storytelling, and what it means to be human. There’s also a strong sense of identity and empowerment in my work, especially from a feminine perspective.
What sets you apart from other artists coming up right now?
I think what my sound is evolving to. Considering that I’m now producing, writing and performing my songs, the sound is 100% me, and it’s evolving into something I can only explain as dark pop cinematic very much inspired by musical theater. I strike to tell a story and make you feel like you’re actually living it.
Is there a song, project, or piece of work that feels especially personal to you? Why?
My first album, released in 2024, is very special to me. It’s the first round-up of original songs that I wrote ranging from thirteen to eighteen years old. Tracks like Chrysalis and Not Yours stand out to me, they both explore growth although from different point of views. Chrysalis is about growing up on a personal level, while Not Yours reflects a deeper awareness of the world and its realities, especially from a female perspective
What have you learned about yourself since starting to share your work publicly?
I’m better than I thought. I still struggle with low-self esteem to this day. Seeing people who barely know me hype me up and complimenting my skills has been helping me change the vision that I have of myself for the better.
If you could collaborate with any artist right now, who would it be and why?
Raye. I really resonate with her storytelling and almost movie soundtrack choices in her music. The raw emotion she brings to the stage is a true inspiration.
What can listeners or viewers expect from your upcoming releases?
A shift. It’s still me, but more grounded, more confident, more real. The vision is shifting and it’s planting its roots, shifting the sound into more cohesive, more story based, more cinematic, more raw.
LINKS:
INSTAGRAM
https://instagram.com/lizzie_official_music?utm_medium=copy_link
TIKTOK
https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzie_official_music?_t=8Ztln1scLSQ&_r=1
YOUTUBE
https://youtube.com/@lizzie_official_music?si=VYlN5arR9fn-bsbC
SPOTIFY
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yWZBs0ms3wemZP3gkCHma?si=ypJ5Id7eRZuI8YLyH2MlSg
