In this episode we sit down with Revenge Wife (aka Liz Nistico), former frontwoman of indie-pop duo HOLYCHILD, to talk about her journey from band life to building a deeply personal solo project. She opens up about the highs and lows of her career: Signing to a label, struggling with management, and learning hard lessons about the realities of the industry - all of which shaped her evolution into Revenge Wife.
With HOLYCHILD, Liz helped coin “brat pop,” signed to Glassnote Records, toured with Passion Pit and Walk the Moon, and played major festivals like Lollapalooza and Governor’s Ball. Beyond music, she’s directed over 60 music videos, co-wrote *Xanax Damage* for Future, and built a viral live show presence. Now, as Revenge Wife, she’s creating an immersive world of music and visuals, including her ambitious *Alien Witch* project. This conversation is about resilience, reinvention, and what it really takes to take back creative control.
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About The Indie Pulse
The Indie Pulse is a podcast about the real stories behind making music today. Each episode dives into the journeys of artists, producers, and music pros—exploring their wins, failures, and the lessons learned along the way. From playing bad shows to breaking through on global stages, our guests share honest conversations about creativity, resilience, and what it truly takes to build a career in music.
Go behind the scenes with working musicians and industry professionals as they reveal what life in music is really like—on stage, in the studio, and everywhere in between.
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0:00 – Introduction
0:03:32 – The story behind Revenge Wife
0:06:20 – How Ayahuasca changed her path
0:09:10 – Rediscovering the love for making music
0:11:01 – Lessons from years as a songwriter
0:13:33 – Reaching out to labels and agents
0:16:17 – Finding the right people to work with
0:19:15 – Going viral and becoming known
0:21:40 – Early connection with music
0:24:08 – Learning to sing and write songs
0:30:02 – Producing her first tracks
0:34:20 – Facing obstacles and growing through them
0:39:00 – How social media changed everything
0:46:00 – Using social media to grow as an artist
0:48:08 – What’s next for Revenge Wife
0:50:32 – Honest advice for musicians
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