My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Lizzie Killian, musician (Teens in Trouble).
Sep 9, 2025
Lizzie Killian, lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band Teens in Trouble, shares her journey from gaming communications to music stardom. She discusses balancing touring with personal life and reflects on the emotional depth influencing her songwriting. Lizzie also dives into her cherished childhood gaming memories and reveals how her Filipino heritage shaped her artistic path. As the band gears up for their fall tour, she highlights the fusion of music, gaming, and creativity, offering listeners a glimpse into her unique experiences.
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Games Influence Songwriting Themes
- Lizzie's background in games influenced songwriting, inspiring a prospective song about Phasmophobia.
- Her industry experience seeps into creative themes even if indirectly.
Pinkerton Shaped Emotional Songwriting
- Weezer's Pinkerton taught Lizzie that guitar can carry intense emotion and inspired vulnerability in songwriting.
- That record shifted her aim toward creating songs that make listeners feel deeply.
Game Boy Memory: Super Mario Land 2
- Super Mario Land 2 was Lizzie's first cherished portable game and a constant companion during errands.
- She learned levels by muscle memory and loved the quirky map-as-Mario-body design.
