‘Young and Free’ is a nostalgic and reflective new release from Izzie Derry

The powerful new single explores youth and growing up in rousing fashion.

The powerful new single explores youth and growing up in rousing fashion.

On her intimate and powerful new single ‘Young and Free’, engrossing singer-songwriter Izzie Derry explores growing up in poignant fashion, reflecting on the worries of adulthood and the ways that we gradually lose the sense of freedom and joy that fills our childhood.

There is a really stirring and emotive feel to the sound throughout, the subtleties of the stripped-back instrumentation making for a track that has this warm, authentic appeal throughout. Izzie’s lyrics and delivery almost feel conversational, like a night spent reminiscing with an old friend and relative about the old times and how much simpler things were back then. The track makes for a genuinely touching listening experience that might even choke up a listener or two thanks to its resonating appeal and thoughtful charm, continuing to highlight the personal touches that make the Izzie Derry and her distinctive style feel so captivating.