It is my 500th episode, so I needed a special guest!
Get her name right, people. It’s Lizzie Esau
After a few false starts and calendar chaos, I finally sit down with rising alt-rock talent Lizzie Esau. But trust us, this one was worth the wait.
Fresh from Newcastle and bringing her unique blend of raw honesty, fuzzed-up guitars and heartfelt lyrics,
Lizzie chats to me about everything from songwriting at midnight to revisiting childhood creativity... and even the case for more moody Christmas songs (we’re here for it).
🎙️ Topics include:
Why “just because” creativity matters more than ever
The joy and chaos of helping care for a toddler while being a musician
Growing up in a house full of music, artistic flair, and zero sycophants
Her deep love for Wolf Alice, Blondshell and Fontaines DC
Creating full visual worlds around music
What it’s really like collaborating with bandmates, producers, and potentially The Pale White
And why sometimes you just need to paint, not produce
We also talk about Lizzie’s upcoming headline gig at The Glasshouse in Newcastle on April 16th, new music dropping in May (shhh... still unannounced!), and her thoughts on the evolving North East music scene.
This one is full of laughs, genuine insight, and more than a few moments that will make you want to write, create, and maybe... ditch the pressure of perfection.
Want to hear more? Check out the MyMusic Podcast Playlist on Spotify – we’ve added some of Lizzie’s tracks so you can fall in love with her sound right after hearing her story.
Press play, share it with someone who loves discovering new music, and don’t forget to tell us: what was the last album YOU listened to before this episode?
