“poolside” is about seeing someone’s hurt up close and choosing to love them gently through it, even when the journey gets messy.
Izabel
THE RELEASE
Fresh off a viral moment on TikTok with her intimate r&b single “nobody else,” London singer Izabel returns with a new release – the warm yet emotionally raw “poolside.” Produced by ymprl and elevated by the smooth, melodic guitar work of Tommy Lynwood, the stripped-back track blends sultry alt-r&b with soft textures, creating the perfect backdrop for Izabel’s confessional storytelling.
Lyrically, “poolside” dives into the messy, fragile space between healing and new love. Izabel confronts emotional baggage, broken trust, and the habit of “romanticising bullshit,” offering a rare balance of vulnerability and strength. It’s a song about meeting someone guarded by past hurt and choosing to show up anyway – with honesty, safety, and patience. Set against the imagery of a carefree summer moment that sparks clarity, “poolside” captures the chaos, beauty, and rebuilding that comes with trying again.
THE ARTIST
Izabel
Rising artist, singer, and Instagram baddie Izabel (aka izabalien) has been living in London, UK since 2019 where she graduated from the BIMM Institute. In 2024, she released her sophomore EP SCENARIOS, followed by a live session recorded & filmed at a historic building in her hometown. Izabel has been supported by Timbaland on Timbo iDO and on editorials like Spotify's Fresh Finds R&B and Apple's Grown N Sexy. She has also performed alongside Asher Roth, Tia Gordon, Akemi Fox and worked with artists like Col3trane, Miraa May, edbl & Mom Tudie.
- Worked with artists like Col3trane, Miraa May, edbl, Mom Tudie, Loie & more
- Performed alongside Asher Roth, Tia Gordon, Akemi Fox, Loie, etc.
- Featured on Apple Music's New in R&B, Brown Sugar, Grown N Sexy, Soul Revival, Love Letters editorials
- Featured on Spotify's Fresh Finds R&B
- Featured on Amazon Music's +44 R&B, Breakthrough R&B, Brand New Music
- Featured on Deezer's Lounge, Cheezzzy
- Featured on Pandora's CLIMAX: Slow Jams, Indie R&B
- Featured on TIDAL's Pop&B, TIDAL RISING: August 2025
- Airplay on BBC 1Xtra (Theo Johnson), KISS FM (DJ Ace), RTR FM (AU), Global Soul Radio & more
- Scenarios EP is produced by Monro (Jhené Aiko, John Legend, Masego) & TromBobby (Brianna Castro, Frank Nitt)
- Izabel is un:hurd's Artist of 2024
- Worked with UNICEF on projects on the positive impact of music
- Coverage on COLORS, NOTION, EARMILK, Magnetic Magazine, Neon Music
ymprl
ymprl is an up-and-coming producer whose sound is anything but stale. Growing up with the sound of Mr Carmack, ESTA, and Flume, he merges the vibrancy of future bass with lush melodies to create an alluring experimental bounce that’s hard to classify.
- Featured on BBC Radio 1 (for "Carefree" from Bulgarian Beat Wave vol. 1)
- Rotation on SiriusXM Chill
- Featured on CLASH Magazine
- Featured on Apple Music's BEATstrumentals, Lo-Fi Chill, Winter Chill, Chilling Out (Frostbite) and Today's Chill
- Featured on Deezer's study lofi
- Part of the JAMBOX event series
- 15M+ streams across streaming platforms
