There’s a certain kind of magic when an artist makes heartbreak sound like a backyard anthem. On her latest single “Wanted”, indie folk riser Izzy Mahoubi takes a sharp lyrical jab at the kind of man who “likes his women the way he likes his light beer—low commitment”—and turns it into a campfire-ready singalong that’s framed by catharsis and camaraderie.
Recorded in Nashville and fueled by the kind of gang vocals that feel like warm beer and louder friends, “Wanted” channels the scrappy emotional honesty of Joni Mitchell and the rousing acoustic energy of Mt. Joy. Mahoubi’s voice, grounded in the soulfulness of Fiona Apple and the confessional ease of early Taylor Swift, delivers every line with a wink—vulnerable, self-aware, and just biting enough.
For an artist who’s already opened for Mt. Joy and Em Beihold, and cut her teeth across Arizona and Nashville stages, “Wanted” feels like a confident leap forward. It’s not just a track—it’s a callout, a healing scream, a late-night truth turned into a harmony.
Mahoubi’s next hometown shows kick off tonight at Dee’s Lounge, but “Wanted” is already echoing far beyond the city limits.
Hit play on “Wanted” and let Izzy Mahoubi soundtrack your no-nonsense era—stream now!
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