November 10, 2025 by LADYGUNN

From her early days as a music journalist in New York to now crafting her own sonic universe in Los Angeles, Kirsten Izer has learned to turn vulnerability into creative power.

Her new chapter arrives with a renewed sense of confidence, fueled by the reception of her debut EP, “The Perfect Hire,” which positioned her as one of the most authentic voices in the indie scene. Today, Izer speaks from a freer place driven by instinct, theatrical vision, and a desire to create on her own terms, blending intimacy and cinematic flair into every song.

Her latest single, “Anyone But Me,” perfectly captures that evolution. The song is an unflinching reflection on body image, identity, and self-perception. With dense harmonies and restrained production, it transforms pain into something quietly powerful, an anthem for those learning to live with the parts of themselves they struggle to see. Through honesty and emotional precision, Izer turns discomfort into connection and confession into art.

November 6, 2025 by Angela Cook

Perfectly imperfect—that’s “Anyone But Me” by indie artist Kirsten Izer.

Born in New Jersey to visual artist parents, Izer always felt a deep pull toward storytelling. 

After years working as a music journalist and publicist in New York City for outlets like Billboard, she eventually relocated to Los Angeles to begin telling her own story as an artist.

Her latest single, “Anyone But Me,” cuts deep with lines like, “so I shifted my shape for show, should have said no.” Izer’s vocal performance is raw, unpolished, and achingly emotional—perfectly fitting the haunting theme of wanting to be anyone but yourself, a feeling most of us have experienced at least once in our lives.

It’s an intentionally imperfect track—one Izer wears proudly.

by Kayla Moreno| July 16, 2025

I am known for asserting that the patriarchy benefits no one involved. However, I rarely explain why that is the case. Singer-songwriter Kirsten Izer explores this concept thoroughly in her biting new EP, The Perfect Hire. Many of her metaphors channel the ebbs and flows of romantic relationships. After a few listens, a more profound message becomes clear; it isn’t heterosexual romance that threatens autonomy, but gender expectations placed upon both men and women. Her EP expertly discusses the pitfalls of the patriarchy, affirming my thesis by zooming in on stereotypes across the board that impose harmful effects. Dynamics would be far less tense without these preconceived expectations we place upon each other. Sometimes, women are just as guilty of it as men.

by Robb Donker Curtius| June 27, 2025

The emotional triangle choke hold of "The Perfect Hire / the liar", by New Jersey bred / Los Angeles based alt pop singer-songwriter / producer Kirsten Izer, is stunning in it's gritty pull and dense storytelling. Simmering around  powerful indie rock / busker punk acoustic guitar strums, sonically textured and rich, Izer's bloodletting gets more intrinsically intense as the song narrative expands. I have been a fan of Izer's ability to tap into her own feelings and purge them since I first featured her music in AP about nine years. It is a special ability to have and whether her stories are fictional constructs based on factual parts of here life or directly diaristic doesn't matter to me. What matters is the emotional impression her songs leave and they leave a commanding presence, echo. Her vocal countenance, purely potent with sharpened artistic teeth stands out too. I mean if you listen intently to "The Perfect Hire / the liar", you feel the story in stark ways, the anger you feel might take rent in your stomach as a dull ache or as moral rage in your own clenched fist.

by Oliver Bouchard | June 25, 2025

"Maybe I killed my ego one too many times." This line sets the mood of "The Messenger", before Kirsten Izer lets it evolve from a quiet, acoustic beginning into an epic pop song. The track is the closer of her debut EP The Perfect Hire, out now.

Kirsten is originally from New Jersey, but like so many aspiring musicians, she moved to LA with a stop in New York City. She says about the EP:

“The Perfect Hire EP started out as a collection of songs that explore the inadequacy I’ve felt throughout my life, whether it was maximized by relationships with others or myself. If you wanted to simplify it, you could say it’s a collection of songs that are loosely about both love and heartbreak. “

by Turn and Work | June 18, 2025

It’s hard to believe that The Perfect Hire is Kirsten Izer‘s debut record. Even though it’s only four songs, everything about this EP sounds seasoned and accomplished. Izer’s confidence and polish makes this record sound like an interlude between major projects from an established performer. Her songwriting is sharp and evocative and her dynamic vocal range lends drama and depth to the lyrics.

This isn’t by accident: Izer has been writing and playing music since age 11 and her YouTube channel has the receipts, with old homemade music videos and talent show footage. She’s been working toward this since before she could legally work, so the level of sophistication is hard-earned.

Her bio talks about spending half a decade on the business side of the music business, which clearly had a strong influence on The Perfect Hire. A doomed workplace romance inspired the title track (and campy workplace satire teaser site), conflating the personal and professional relationship expectations.