Today, Memphis’ rising indie-pop duo Isabella&Sebastian unveiled their new single + video, “Jellyfruit,” first premiered via V13. Isabella’s passionate vocals lead the way, floating alongside a flurry of keys that bring a wave of emotion to the grooving pop track. The dazzling piano piece pushes and pulls the song in a way that drives the dramatic tension of the lyrical story, with lyrics acknowledging a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner, finally fed up with their manipulative behavior.
“I actually wrote this song as a hate letter to jellyfruit (the candy),” Isabella explains. “But, the broader metaphor is about analyzing and acknowledging a narcissistic partner’s behavior. This person is known for love bombing to manipulate situations, and the singer is fed up. The song acts as a monologue, as the singer understands that things might not get better, but they accept that fact and prepare to make a decision.”
Isabella&Sebastian are looking forward to taking their electrifying, indie-pop set to the stage and have announced a live performance in Memphis, TN at Grind City Brewing on October 25 from 7-9pm! Additional details are available here.
Memphis-based duo Isabella&Sebastian (Isabella DeFir and Sebastian Stephens) have been making original music their entire lives. Having first collaborated as members of the rock band Soundbox, the pair quickly honed in on their similar musical interests, eventually coming together to craft organic pop deliciousness on their new project, Isabella&Sebastian.
Isabella, age 19, is a lifelong passionate singer and lyricist who picked up her first mic at the age of five and started releasing her first songs by the age of 15. Her deeply inspired lyrics and musical vision are many lifetimes beyond her age, with her beautifully unique tone and songwriting places Isabella in a league of her own. She invites the world to share in personal vulnerability at the intersection of her heart and soul.
Sebastian, age 12, got his first drum kit on his third birthday and hasn’t come up for air since. He utilizes his impressive skills as a pitch-perfect multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and actor who started earning his first paycheck playing bass, drums, and guitar by the time he was in kindergarten. Sebastian currently attends Berklee College of Music Online, where he became the youngest student in the history of Berklee to earn multiple certifications. Outside of music, Sebastian also became an accomplished actor of stage and screen by the age of 10, having performed in the Broadway series School of Rock, The Musical and in Wes Anderson’s critically acclaimed major motion picture, Asteroid City.
Isabella&Sebastian shine bright as a duo, showcasing their love for synth-infused, analog-driven pop. They write, record and co-produce all of their own music that successfully balances a hook-filled retro vibe with a forward-looking feel. Isabella&Sebastian’s music chemistry, humor and stage presence combine to deliver an original fresh take representing the best of indie pop.
“Jellyfruit” Single Art
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