Issy Burnup

Who is Issy Burnup? Well, she’s as fiery as her last name – often described as ‘full of personality’, or simply ‘spunk’. Her quick wit, tongue in cheek humour and worldly escapades inspire and transcend her artistry.  She’s a songstress. A guitarist. And an entertainer - with no inhibitions.

And she's very, very good.  Plus, she's pioneering a new musical genre. She's calling it Tarantino Rock. She takes her inspiration from a wide mix of artists such as Alanis Morisette, Meatloaf, David Bowie and Ball Park Music. Although her music is hard to define, it can be described as alternative rock, reminiscent of the early 1970’s.

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Her latest single ‘Six Charging Bulls’, being released on the 15th July, is a testament to her Tarantino ‘story teller rock’ genre. It’s a little odd, but then art should represent the artist. Featuring moving guitar parts (written and performed by Issy Burnup), and lyrics steeped in metaphor, Issy has created a world unto itself. This follows the story of a weathered woman, an angel and six charging bulls. It’s the existential struggle of internal ‘grit’ that is universally relatable… ‘I’ve got six charging bulls and an empty gun’.

Being a natural performer, both in life and on stage, she is someone that is simply captivating to watch. With both dramatic highs and devastating lows, she goes from a soft heartfelt ode to love, to her wild and dangerous character – The Night Rider. Issy is many things, with ‘entertaining’ being very much a defining characteristic.

Using her guitar prowess as a tool, she never fails to find songwriting inspiration both from her travels abroad and upbringing in a regional area.

With her debut single ‘When’s Take Off?’ hitting Number 1 on the iTunes Rock charts, and other subsequent singles also charting she has gone from strength to strength. Most recently she has had her single ‘Denizens of the Deep’ featured in the documentary ‘Concrete Denizens’, which has just premiered at the SSFF Milan Film Festival 2024. She has also performed on a wide variety of stages including supporting rock legend Ian Moss at the Triffid, performing at the Gympie Music Muster, Airlie Beach Festival of Music, Nashville (USA), and the iconic rock venue ‘The Zoo’ in Brisbane.

So, who is Issy Burnup? A songwriter. A guitarist. A hell of a performer. And finally, an artist. Put simply – she is someone to remember.