Izzy Raye is a singer songwriter from New Jersey who got started singing at a young age, with musical theater productions around her hometown. Following in the footsteps of contemporaries like SZA, Lorde, and Ariana Grande, Izzy explorers her impressive vocal range while keeping the lyrics honest, mixing fun hooks with a subtle party vibe. “when I’m with you” is Izzy's song of the summer, bringing together a steady eighth-note pulse on the electric bass, with a booming drum groove that seems to tumble forward with a hint of recklessness.

You could be sitting next to me
Or down the street or on a plane
it doesn’t matter really
Long as I know that you’re out there
I know somebody's got my back
No matter when or where

This inviting alt pop single is a queer love song, that applies to both romantic love and the equally important platonic love. The core of the message is very simple, which is to honor the type of relationship that feels additive: when the presence of another human feels like home. For those of us that haven't found that connection yet, “when I’m with you” serves as a ritual of summoning, offering a lively listening experience while exploring the beauty of infinite possibility. With a nod to the synthpop vibes of decades past, Izzy Raye's latest single reminds us that life is always better, when we are together.

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