On this episode, host Russ Stone, a guy on the same sleep cycle as a raccoon, talks with dark indie pop Queen Eliza May right before the New Year.

 

Eliza is a creative and innovative multi-instrumentalist based in Birmingham, UK who spends the time she's not creating music sharing it, whether it be through busking or over a livestream, through her rabid social media presence, or as a volunteer with local organizations. The UK artist started her career on the clarinet before adopting the saxophone (did you know if you play the clarinet to a high standard you can figure out the sax? #themoreyouknow), ukulele, keys, and guitar.

 

As she got older and prepared for school, Eliza knew she wanted to continue and expand her musical career and graduated from Falmouth University with a degree in "Popular Music" (awesome). Her latest EP, "The Fall," debuted in 2020, and it's immediately clear that not only is Eliza a brilliant writer and composer, but she surrounds herself with a creative team of like minded artists. It's really a great listen.

 

Today, Russ talks with the up and coming artist about busking horror stories, the secret life of a clarinet player, and moving out of an exclusively musical space and into the real world. Also, why is it so hard to find a drummer?

 

Keep up with Eliza May by visiting her website and following her on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 

 

Song Featured: "I Plead"

Eliza May, The FallJune 22, 2019