BIZZY Has Been Busy: An Interview With the Up-and-Coming Pop Artist About All ThingsSongwriting and Touring
- STREET GRRRLS
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Written By: Kailey Blunk
BIZZY has been busy carving her place in the pop world since her breakout moment in 2022,
when her debut single, “Anybody,” went viral on TikTok. Since then, she’s toured with artists like FRENSHIP and Rachel Chinouriri, and released her debut EP, I Don’t Get Breakups. Critics have praised her unfiltered lyricism and magnetic vocals, while fans connect with her balance of wit, emotional vulnerability, and undeniable stage presence.
What sets BIZZY apart in the crowded pop scene is her willingness to blend raw honesty with playful storytelling. Her songs read like diary entries set to shimmering pop production, and her performances radiate both intimacy and power. She’s an artist unafraid to laugh at her own heartbreak while also diving deep into the messy truths of love, loss, and growth. With a steadily growing fanbase and an unwavering commitment to truthful expression—whether it’s through her unique BIZFLIX video series or her live shows—BIZZY is proving she’s more than a viral moment; she’s a voice for a generation that finds healing in honesty.
Luckily, I had the chance to sit down with the rising alt-pop star to talk about songwriting, touring, and what comes next.
GRRRL Music: What got you into music and wanting to pursue a career in it?
BIZZY: It’s funny, ‘cause no one in my family is musical. Growing up, I was always the sports kid; I was actually trying to pursue swimming as a career. Then, when I was 17, I injured my back and that shifted everything. I’d been playing guitar since I was 12 and writing songs, but it was never the forefront of what I did—it was just a hobby. I also was terrified to sing in front of people, though. When I told my family I wanted to be a singer, they were like, “Are you sure? Can you even get up in front of anybody?” I didn’t really start saying, “I want to be a singer” until
I was 17 or 18.
GM: That’s a big switch. What was it like going from that to touring? Do you still get stage fright?
B: Tour was so much fun. The support on that tour was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. The energy around [Rachel’s] tour and the support among the artists was amazing. She was such a champion for me and Alameda and it just made the tour so much more fun and empowering. I love being on stage. But it took me a long time to get over that. I started by doing writers’ rounds in Nashville, which is just you and three other people with guitars, each taking turns
playing a song. I remember doing my first one and I felt like I was going to throw up; it was the worst. And I kind of came to this realization that I am very much a people pleaser. On stage, I was trying to anticipate what everyone in the audience was thinking so that I could do something to make them like me. Once I understood that, I shifted my awareness back into my own body, and that was a game changer. I could just do what I wanted and enjoy it, and then the audience
enjoyed it more too. I still get jitters, but it’s an exciting kind of nervousness.
GM: Your career started out gaining traction on TikTok and now you’re touring North America. What’s been the most surreal moment in your career so far?
B: I think there’s been a couple in the sense of when I started to go viral on TikTok, it was such a weird feeling—millions of views, Spotify numbers skyrocketing. It was surreal in a weird way, because “Anybody” was my very first release so I didn't even know what it was supposed to feel like. So looking back, it’s very surreal. And then I think this tour especially, these were like the biggest rooms I've ever played. Montreal especially—the venue was just insane. I think it was
the biggest on tour. I walked out and thought, “Holy crap, I’m a tiny ant on this stage,” which was so intimidating but also really cool and like a testament to the work that I've put in.
GM: You've been praised for your raw and relatable lyricism and emotional transparency. How do you strike a balance between vulnerability and strength in your songwriting?
B: First of all, thank you for saying that. I don't even know if I know that's the thing. I don't go in being like, “I'm gonna be really vulnerable.” I think the only way I can get good songs is just by telling the truth and being honest with myself. Writing is how I process my emotions. I think the vulnerability and the strength just come from what I'm feeling. I feel like I try to tow that line in how I live my life too. Like I want to be vulnerable, but I want to be taken seriously as well. And I learn that every day. Sometimes I'm too vulnerable, sometimes I'm too aggressive, sometimes I'm whatever. So that coming out in my songwriting is just me trying to figure it out.
GM: What does your songwriting process look like?
B: It depends on if I’m writing alone or with someone else. When I write alone, I need to really feel inspired. It usually starts with me singing some other song I’ve written to get me in the headspace to write, and then it's kind of just like you're writing in your diary in a sense. And then when I’m writing with other people, I try to go in with a concept. When you’re writing with someone else, you’re steering the ship. Writing with new people is like a blind date—you need something to start with. I used to be terrified to open up to some person I've never met
before. I'm walking in with my heart wide open, on a platter, and they’re like, “Hmm, interesting. Okay, let's write a song about it.” I love co-writing, though. I feed off other people’s energy and ideas in the room. When you get to the point of being close friends with your writers, it makes it much easier and more fun.
GM: Do you have a favorite song you’ve written?
B: “Just Yet” is probably my favorite because it was a solo write during a really tough time. It was the first Christmas break I came home from college for and I wrote it in my parent’s basement. My boyfriend and I were exes at the time and I remember the line “Where I'm like walking into bars on your side of town, make sure to dress nicely” was just so true. Like every single time me and my friends were going out, I was dressing to the nines and making sure I was going to the three bars I knew I would see him at. So that song is very special to me because it was such a hard time, but such a truthful song.
GM: I love your BIZFLIX series. What inspired that?
B: It came from a realization that no one really watches music videos anymore. I was talking to my label and they were like, “Yeah, we're not going to do the music video thing. We want to do social [media].” I was like “Wait, what?” My whole mind works in music videos. Whenever I’m writing a song, all I see is a movie, and I’m trying to write myself a love story like I’m in a rom-com. So it kind of came from a crash out. I vented to my sister, and she suggested breaking up the music videos and turning them into a show, basically minimizing each episode into a verse of the song. I brought it to my creative director, Lexi, and she helped create the whole visual behind it. We brought in actors and a crew; it felt like I was on a movie set. It was really fun.
GM: What's next for you? What path are you on right now?
B: Right now, I’m getting back into the writer’s room. It's been a minute since I've gotten to sit and hibernate and just write songs since I've been on the road. We've recorded like a bunch of songs for this next project and now I'm just kind of wrapping that up.
As our conversation wrapped up, one thing became clear: BIZZY isn’t just chasing trends or clinging to a single viral hit—she’s building an evolving artistic world grounded in storytelling, experimentation, and emotional truth. Whether she’s reflecting on heartbreak during her songwriting process, owning a powerful stage presence, or reinventing how fans engage with music videos through BIZFLIX, she approaches every ‘season’ with authenticity and creative
curiosity. Her latest single, “Make Me Cry,” is a perfect example of just that. Built around the plea to “just make [her] cry real quick,” the song captures the twisted need for heartbreak all over again if it makes moving on easier. Starting with a lighter, acoustic opening before bursting into a dizzying fast chorus, the track mirrors the spiral of emotional relapse with sharp honesty and addictive
energy. It’s bold, it’s clever, and it’s undeniably BIZZY.
With more writing sessions ahead and a new project in works it seems, there’s a sense that she’s only just getting started. If the last few years are any indication, BIZZY will keep surprising us with honesty, humor, and songs that hit straight to the heart.
Watch BIZZY’s “Make Me Cry” Visualizer here:
Stream“Make Me Cry”: https://ffm.to/makemecrybizzy