Episode 40: Beth Seymour – Beth Seymour & The Lizzies, Hormones, La Famiglia

Beth Seymour. Credit: Supplied.

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If you’re a music fan from Melbourne, the chances are pretty good you’ve heard of Beth Seymour. By her own admission, it’s a name you might not be quite familiar with just yet. After all, as she says; new name, new her, new era.

But for years, Beth has been a vital part of the Melbourne music scene, with an irresistible combination of earnest lyricism, power-pop melodies, and a punk attitude resulting in a sound that is – for folks like myself, at least – impossible to ignore.

You might have caught Beth making music as part of La Famiglia, or even as part of the burgeoning Hormones. Now, you’re likely getting ready to experience Beth as a solo artist all over again, with her new era officially kicking off today thanks to a new solo single.

It’s been a little while since we last heard from Beth, and in that time, quite a bit has changed. She came out as transgender, continued to work as a prolific musician, and has now reintroduced herself to the world with new single ‘Medication’. 

Backed by faithful backing band The Lizzies, ‘Medication’ is one of those songs that is truly arresting. It’s hard to not be moved by the honest, heartfelt lyrics, the raw performance, and the acoustic instrumentation which allows you to connect with it on such a deeper level. Give it a listen, and if you’re not a fan, I’ll… well, be very surprised.

This week, Beth was kind enough to join me for a chat which is one of the longest this podcast has seen to date. If you like a couple of music nerds talking about songwriting, power pop, and more, you are well-catered to this week.

Anyway, I strongly urge you to check out Beth’s new single ‘Medication’, and once you’re done giving that a spin, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

Beth Seymour’s Trusty Chords

Beth’s One Influential Artist

1. The Lemonheads

Beth’s Three Impactful Albums

1. My Chemical Romance – Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge (2004)

2. Against Me! – Reinventing Axl Rose (2002)

3. Ramones – Road To Ruin (1978)

Beth’s Five Trusty Songs (And Some Honourable Mentions!)

1. Bruce Springsteen – 'Thunder Road' (1975)

2. New Radicals – 'You Get What You Give' (1998)

3. Billy Bragg – 'Sexuality' (1991)

4. The Distillers – 'Dismantle Me' (2003)

5. Gin Blossoms – 'Hey Jealousy' (1992)

6. The Replacements – 'Can't Hardly Wait' (1987)

7. Missy Higgins – 'Scar' (2004)

8. The Kinks – 'You Really Got Me' (1964)

9. Paris Hilton – 'Stars Are Blind' (2006)

10. Josie And The Pussycats – '3 Small Words' (2001)