Goulburn’s genre-blurring pop talent Isy Cappo has just dropped her debut EP, Somewhere in the Lost and Found and the reaction has been nothing short of seismic.
Two of its lead singles had already climbed the Atomic Top 20, with “Skimming the Surface” peaking at #1 just weeks after “Tell Me More” first cracked the chart. With national airplay, social buzz, and a Triple J spin already under her belt, Isy’s moment is erupting.
We caught up with her on Atomic Radio for an in-depth chat about the EP, the surreal creative journey that shaped it, and the chaotic clarity of being a young artist finding their voice.
A Pop-Soul Map of Emotional Geography
“It’s okay not to know who you are and where you are. That’s kind of the whole purpose of Somewhere in the Lost and Found.”
The EP is a seven-track journey through identity, heartbreak, overstimulation, homesickness, and inner growth. Written and recorded across three continents (Australia, Bali, and the U.S.), Isy’s sound is globally rooted but emotionally raw.
“The places changed, but I stayed the same,” she tells us. “Wow. Am I a lyricist? That rhymed!”
While her surroundings shifted, from the chaos of L.A. to the introspective quiet of Goulburn, a singular voice emerges across each track, thanks in part to a consistent mix and master team (Jordan Leonard and Ben Feggans, respectively), as well as a standout guest mix from Robby De Sa on “Dancefloor.”
“I’ve been complimented that my sound stayed cohesive despite working with different producers, and I’m really grateful for that.”
The Cabo Catalyst
One of the emotional heartbeats of the EP, “High,” was born in an unexpected writing session in Cabo, Mexico, after a bout of food poisoning, no less.
“I was sick. I wasn’t vibing. And someone said, ‘let’s write about that.’ That writing session helped birth the whole EP’s theme.”
In that moment of disorientation, the lyric “Somewhere in the lost and found” surfaced and stuck. It became an emotional compass for the entire record.
Funk, Feels & Buffy the Dog
When asked about unexpected sonic influences, Isy grins: “Probably Jamiroquai.” That funk energy pulses through “High,” the final track of the EP. Produced by Ryan Harvey (whose credits include Leon Bridges), the song even features a cameo from Harvey’s dog, Buffy, whose barks made it into the final mix.
“He’s in the credits, we had to negotiate his cut!” she jokes.
“Skimming the Surface,” on the other hand, was born in Bali during an eight-hour session with Aidan Hogg (whose credits include G Flip), following a six-hour flight. “They threw me into the studio straight away. I was jetlagged, but it worked.”
“It’s a happy beat, but listen to the lyrics and you’ll ask, is this girl okay?”
EP Launch Show: A Surprise Headliner Moment
The official launch gig for SITLAF happened the same day the EP dropped, as Isy took the stage as the main support for Jazzy Dale at Sydney’s Trocadero Room. The crowd, by all accounts, was electric, fans were already singing along to songs that had only been out for hours.
“I’ve never performed for a crowd with that much energy. It felt unreal, like they already knew the lyrics before I did.”
What’s Next?
While an album isn’t on the cards just yet, Isy hinted at more EPs and a steady flow of singles, a strategy that’s kept her creatively and emotionally buoyant.
“Releasing one song a month kept me out of the winter blues. I think I’ll keep that going.”
The official music video for “High” has already dropped, adding vibrant, psychedelic visuals to one of the EP’s most emotionally layered tracks. Meanwhile, the full Somewhere in the Lost and Found EP is streaming now on the Atomic beta app and is receiving airplay across Atomic Radio Australia.
Lost, Found, and Loud
At its core, Somewhere in the Lost and Found is a declaration of presence, an EP that validates messiness, celebrates movement, and embraces identity in flux.
As Isy puts it:
“You can be lost, and still find yourself.”
And on Atomic, she’s already found a home. One spin at a time.
