Isabelle Gitlin Is Breaking Free—and You’re Gonna Feel It Too

Some music doesn’t just sound good—it feels like something inside you just cracked open.

Boston-born artist Isabelle Gitlin has a way of making that happen. There’s a quiet storm in her voice, a sense of release in her songwriting that doesn't ask for permission—it simply flows. Her upcoming release might not have a title out yet, but its impact is already clear: this is the sound of someone reclaiming their power, shedding the weight of expectations, and stepping into the unknown with wide eyes and an open heart.

The song—built around the feeling of being held back by the pressure of other people’s opinions, timelines, and invisible rules—is less about fighting back and more about letting go. Isabelle doesn’t scream for freedom. She sings her way into it. And that’s what makes it hit so hard.

It’s like a deep exhale after a long breath you didn’t realize you were holding.

The production wraps around her vocals like a hug and a push at the same time. There’s a kind of ethereal layering going on—stacked harmonies that rush through your body like a spark—and it feels alive, warm, and oddly grounding. The instrumental supports it perfectly: subtle builds, dreamy textures, but never overpowering. It’s not trying to impress you. It’s trying to reach you, and it does.

Isabelle lives for the creative process. She’s the kind of artist who doesn’t just make songs—she obsesses over them. From writing to vocal stacking to visuals, she’s always deep in it. That passion shows up in the details: the way her voice lifts just slightly at the edge of a word, the way the beat knows when to pull back and let silence do the talking.

Genre-wise, she pulls from everywhere—classic performances, genre-bending influences, textures that don’t always make sense together but somehow click when she touches them. It’s modern, sure, but there’s an emotional depth that feels older, wiser, like she’s been here before.

What makes this record special is that it's not just about her. It’s about us. Anyone who’s ever felt stuck, boxed in, or quietly suffocating in someone else’s version of “success” will hear themselves in this. And when the song drops, it’s like she’s giving you permission to move forward—uncertain, yes, but free.

This isn’t just a track—it’s a moment. A mantra. A mirror.

If this new song were a scene in a movie, what would be happening—and what would the lighting look like?

The main character would be leaving a place or a person that was holding them back, they’d pack their bags, get in their car, and just start driving. They’d be driving down a long road, all the windows down, and their hair blowing in the wind. The lighting would be natural, you’d have the sunlight which would give the scene a somewhat yellow or orange-y tint, and the actual time of day would be mid-to-late afternoon! 

You mentioned loving every part of the creative process—what’s your favorite part of “stacking vocals,” and do you ever find yourself getting lost in the layers like a kid building a pillow fort?

My favorite part of stacking vocals is just experimenting and hearing the different harmony structures come to life. I love hearing the final product and how each part fits together to create a beautiful sound. And I guess I do sometimes get lost in the layers but that’s the process haha! I think you have to let yourself feel lost and sit with all your options before you narrow them down to what you love and what you want to use. 

Your upcoming track feels like an emotional release—what’s one thing (or person!) you’ve metaphorically kicked to the curb while writing this song?

Haha! I’d say I kicked self-negativity and doubt to the curb, it’s quite hard though. That uncertainty and uneasiness fueled the song and gave me a new perspective in facing the unknown. 

If you could bottle up the exact feeling of this song and turn it into a drink, what would it taste like—and what’s it called on the menu?

This is hard! I’m honestly thinking of a cocktail haha! I’m not that familiar with many drinks but I was thinking of something like a mix of an Aperol spritz and a sangria which are both good in my humble opinion. I’d say the song, for me, is really about emotional freedom. So we’d put something carbonated in the drink because the bubbles represent those emotions coming to the surface. Then we’d put a fruit or some fruity syrup in there, like something citrus-y or maybe a berry, to represent the different possibilities for the future, and then some wine probably. There’d be something else in there but those would be the main ingredients, and it would taste much like described: bubbly, sweet but not too sweet, and fruity. It would be called Feel My Soul on the menu too because it would encapsulate the feeling, meaning, and vibe of the song haha!