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Meet Isabella&Sebastian, the Memphis-based musical duo whose authentic sound and emotional storytelling are capturing hearts from Tennessee to Brazil to Japan. Their journey began with a single song released "into the void" of streaming platforms—no promotion, not even an Instagram account—yet within weeks, "Helium" had gathered thousands of streams and now sits at over a million.

What makes this pair extraordinary isn't just their music, but their ages—Isabella at 20 and Sebastian at just 13. Despite their youth, their artistic maturity shines through in every note and lyric. Sebastian, who began playing drums at three before expanding to bass, keys, and guitar, creates rich instrumentals that blend Memphis' soulful heritage with contemporary sounds. Isabella brings the storytelling, crafting lyrics that explore vulnerability, self-discovery, and human connection with remarkable depth.

During our conversation, we explored how their music addresses mental health through vulnerability rather than explicit messaging. "At least from a lyrical standpoint, the album really does have a lot of vulnerability," Isabella explained. "It's things that I can relate to, things I know other people can relate to... finding yourself and navigating your way through relationships and your relationship with yourself." This authenticity resonates deeply with listeners seeking genuine connection in an increasingly artificial world.

Perhaps most fascinating is their perspective on creativity in the age of AI. "AI can never truly create art because it doesn't have a soul," Isabella noted. "It can replicate emotions to an extent, but it will never truly feel it, so it will never be authentic." Their stripped-down live performances of "Hopscotch," "Lobbytommy," and "Sensor" demonstrated exactly what AI cannot replicate—the raw emotional power of authentic human expression.

Want to experience this remarkable duo for yourself? Catch them September 18th at the City of Munford or September 26th at the Mid-South Fair. Follow them on Instagram @isabellasebastian_official, and listen to their album "Is Anybody Listening?" on all streaming platforms. Your ears—and your soul—will thank you.

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