Izzy Spears

Isaac Benyamin, known professionally as Izzy Spears, is an American singer, songwriter, and composer from Atlanta, Georgia. He has released multiple EPs, including Monstar, M*A*D (2023), and Blood, Sweat and Damnation (2024). His work also includes the short film and music video for his single "Burn" featuring Leya, a Clio Music Award for Music Film and Video Craft, and a Berlin Music Video Award for Best VFX.

Early life Spears grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He was raised Jewish in a household led by his mother, who supported eight children. He has described music as a formative influence from an early age, noting his brother's rap group and his own attempts at writing raps with the hope of joining the group.

Spears began making his own music while in high school. The duo later gained wider attention within Atlanta's underground music scene. In August 2022, Spears released the single "FIST" after opening for Yves Tumor on the European stretch of his tour. In late 2022, he released his debut EP, Monstar. Spears then released his second EP, M*A*D in December 2023. In October 2024, he collaborated with Jack Powers for the song "Hey There". That same year, he released his third EP, Blood, Sweat and Damnation. The short film and music video for the single was directed by the collective Ataka51. The project was inspired by The Wizard of Oz, and was highlighted for its multidisciplinary use of music video, fashion, and short film. and nominated for Best Visual Effects in a Video at the UK Music Video Awards. It went on to win a Design and Art Direction Award for Music Video and a Berlin Music Video Award for Best VFX. Another critic described his work as "raw and uncensored", calling his songwriting "autobiographical".

Personal life Spears resides in Los Angeles. He identifies as gay. "Serena" (2023) Berlin Music Video Awards Best VFX Burn Design and Art Direction Awards Music Videos: Visual Effects Burn Prix Club des Directeurs Artistiques (Club des DA) Design & Production Burn The Face 2022’s Sexiest, Silliest and Most Brilliantly Strange Musicians The Guardian 2023 2023’s Most Promising Musical Newcomers