Izzy Reign has announced her self-titled debut album Izzy Reign is available for pre-order and will be out on March 21, 2025, from FiXT.
Emerging from the shadows and into the spotlight, Izzy Reign has crafted an electrifying collection of tracks that push boundaries into a compelling and emotionally charged sonic experience. This debut record is a culmination of Izzy’s raw power and genre-defying artistry, reflecting personal struggles, societal critiques, and a hauntingly raw and beautiful dive into the human psyche. Boundaries will be crossed, genres will be pushed, crushed, and turned inside out. All hail the Queen.
Each track, an artistic blending of metalcore, alternative metal, and hard rock mixed with electronic and cyberpop moments, stands as a testament to her ability to seamlessly merge brutal instrumentals with atmospheric elements, making this album a must-listen for fans of innovative rock and metal. From “Your Entertainer,” a concept track tackling the mental toll of fame, to “Into Oblivion,” inspired by the Egyptian goddess Ammit, this alternative pop-metal track delves into Izzy’s personal struggles with religious-induced OCD and intrusive thoughts. “Pandora’s Box” is a dichotic experience of chaos and introspection drifting between sensual to brutal. “The Sunken Place” is inspired by the psychological horror movie Get Out, exploring manipulation and survival instincts through a raging soundscape. The electrifying album manages to capture the essence of various genres while smashing through each and ultimately bending them to her will. No subject is too small, no corner of humanity too dark. Izzy Reign is a deep dive into not just her own struggles but humanity’s as well.
Bold. Eclectic. Rebellious. Kristin Matzkows, better known as Izzy Reign, thrives on originality and thinking outside the box. Her music is nothing short of a reflection of this. She grew up singing to Alanis Morissette, Jewel, and Madonna. Inspired by Enter Shikari’s music video “Sorry You Are Not A Winner” and the musical stylings of Imogen Heap, Izzy took the plunge into the industry and played her first live show when she was 15 years old. Since then, she’s taken a deeper dive into production, songwriting, and performing, working with a variety of artists that come through the production house she shares with producers Jon Eberhard (I Prevail, Skillet, Sleeping With Sirens) and Nick Matzkows (Wind Walkers, Until I Wake, ENMY, Attack! Attack!). Over the past four years, she has released a myriad of covers, originals, and music videos on her YouTube channel, racking up millions of views. She has received notable attention for her popular The Nightmare Before Christmas cover of “This Is Halloween,” which has over 10 million streams across Spotify and YouTube along with 25,000 videos using the sound on TikTok.
In 2023, Izzy came to the attention of the US-based record label FiXT, through the discovery of her independent release, “Broken By Design,” which showcased a new edge to Izzy’s sound. Signing on for a multi-album deal, Izzy Reign is now set to release her self-titled debut album with FiXT on March 21, 2025.
