biz barclay.

Pop music for English majors

BIO

Biz Barclay is a Brooklyn-based indie-pop singer and songwriter whose music pairs emotionally charged lyrics with lush, atmospheric production. Rooted in a love of storytelling and lived experience, her songs balance intimacy and scale, often lingering in the space between raw vulnerability and iron clad restraint.

In addition to her music, Barclay first built an audience as a content creator, sharing long-form video essays that blend philosophy and pop culture. That audience quickly followed her into music, drawn to the same sharp, haunting lyricism. Her song “Burn Down the Farm” gained early traction after appearing in a video about the Netflix miniseries Midnight Mass, leading to its release and helping establish her reputation for crafting “pop music for English majors.”

Influenced by artists like Lorde, Caroline Polachek, and Phoebe Bridgers, Biz Barclay writes songs that wrestle with self-discovery, longing, and the quiet emotional tensions that shape human connection.

Carried Away video

Press

Barclay’s ever-evolving sound continues to push the boundaries of indie-pop, with each release garnering increased attention from both dedicated fans and discerning critics.
— Broken 8 Records

LISTEN to Dead Man’s Daughter

LISTEN to Paper Dolls

For those who appreciate introspective songwriting and atmospheric indie-pop, this track is an essential listen.
— MusicCrowns, reviewing 'Carried Away'

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Key Info

Genre: Indie pop

Location: Brooklyn, NY & Philadelphia, PA

For fans of: Maisie Williams, Erin LeCount, Caroline Polachek

Label: Independent

Available for: Shows, festivals, features

Contact: upinurbizness@gmail.com

social links: @upinurbiz