LISTEN: Isiah & The New People Bring Soaring Psychedelia To Infectious Alt-country On “Don’t Wanna Talk About It”

From Little Chute, Wisconsin, Isiah & The New People, led by Isiah Driessen, blend Western psychedelic folk with indie-rock energy. Inspired by the Anishinaabe Seventh Fire prophecy, their music explores renewal and breaking free from personal confines. Their 2024 EP Boxes and single “Did You Run” showcase raw emotion and vibrant soundscapes, while 2025’s “Black Hills” deepens their introspective folk-psych fusion. A rising act, they captivate at festivals like Mile of Music and The Cedars Project.

“Don’t Wanna Talk About It” marks the second release from Isiah & The New People in 2025, and doubles as a proud parade marching into the new year with gusto. The new single is an infectious anthem with toe-tapping tempos that beautifully capture the distinct approach this band brings to contemporary country, even as modern tropes are the furthest thing from one’s mind when listening to “Don’t Wanna Talk About It.” With a harmonious hook that evolves from unassuming verses and twangy simplicity, Driessen’s acrobatic vocals steal the show with an awe-inspiring performance. Those vocals pair beautifully with the soaring guitars and warm textures, creating a danceable yet poetic atmosphere. Isiah & The New People are well on their way to becoming an exhilarating addition to a burgeoning alt-country scene, and “Don’t Wanna Talk About It” is a colorful introduction to their singular world.