Izzy Burns - Broken Compass
Folk, Alternative Folk, Alternative Jazz
Idaho, United States
Overall Impression: Izzy Burns soulfully sings of wanderlust and willpower in her original Folk Pop tune, "Broken Compass"! Instrumentally employing a bouncing Country Rock feel, "Broken Compass" places Izzy Burns' creative talents at the core of its sound - bringing the track's sunnily resolute lyrical premise to vibrant life through memorable melodic hooks, deeply relatable lines, and an impactfully heartfelt performance from the rapidly blooming young songwriter!
Strongest Point(s): Izzy brings a passion to the craft that permeates the entire experience! "Broken Compass" does a stellar job of setting a bright feel from the first note - with each instrumental tone contributing to the song's warm, organic, and energetic drive in a way that lets Izzy's artistry absolutely shine! Both in terms of tone color and technique, the lead vocals here are wonderfully controlled and artfully expressive, and really do a remarkable job of connecting the listener to the song's widely relatable and well-written lyrical content. The sound and style of Izzy's vocals throughout this track are practically magnetic, leaving a lasting impression of skillful talent that only intensifies with the revelation that she's actively overcoming breathing abnormalities in order to perform. Seriously, though - this is an incredible sound!
Target Audience Appeal: Izzy Burns is a burgeoning Singer/Songwriter with a stylistic leaning towards Pop energies and Folky tones; her debut 2019 release, You Can't Stop Me Now even incorporating elements of Jazz and Rock beneath her infectiously authentic vocals in a Long-Play love letter to Americana as a whole. "Broken Compass" is the natural progression of Izzy's musical evolution, and stands to appeal to fans of Folk Pop and modern Americana through its accessible lyricism, organic instrumentations, and intimately engaging lead vocals.
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.