ISSY

About us

ISƧY

Louisiana indie-rock band

Issy is a five-piece indie rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana, formed in 2023. Blending ukulele-driven songwriting, soaring electric guitars, soulful vocals, and dynamic rhythms, the band creates a distinctive sound that draws from indie rock, alternative, and soul influences. The band is fronted by singer-songwriter Isabel “Issy” Mathes on vocals and ukulele. Also featuring Jason Hartley and DJ Barbier on guitars, Joshua Selser on bass, and Eli Williams on the drums and keys. Issy's original music was recorded at Marigny Studios in New Orleans, and is available to stream on all platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. Issy has performed throughout various cities in Louisiana and Mississippi at notable venues such as Chelsea’s Live, The Varsity Theater, Gasa Gasa, and Carrollton Station, steadily building a dedicated following across the south. With a growing catalog of original music and an energetic live show, the band continues to establish themselves as an emerging force in Louisiana’s independent music scene.

upcoming release

Mannequin Man - OUT now!

Stream the newest single by Issy called "mannequin man" out on all platforms. This song showcases the band's pop-rock influences, and It is the perfect summer song about falling in love!

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Latest Releases

New single "change"

available on all streaming platforms

“Change” is the latest single release from ISSY. The song explores the quiet battle between the comfort of the past and the uncertainty of the future. It reflects on the versions of ourselves we outgrow and the memories we carry with us as we move forward, capturing the struggle of letting go while learning to embrace who we’re becoming.

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