An Interview With Phoenix, AZ's BBgail

[Repost from Blood Make Noise; by Zack Fraser, February 16, 2026]

Zack Fraser sits down with Phoenix's own BBgail for a conversation about artistic vision, transparency as an artist and dream collaborations.

BBgail is a free-spirited electronic artist hailing from Phoenix, Arizona. Her sound hovers within the realms of ambient, synthwave, and downtempo, with a splash of techno and soul influence via her collaborations with Weston Smith. Smooth and richly layered vocals serve as the paint used to draw beautiful works on arpeggiated synth canvases. The songs she creates work wonderfully as Y2K-esque bops to add to dance playlists. They can also be viewed as time capsules that capture meaningful moments in her life, such as her trip to Europe. I got a chance to catch up with BBgail since her most recent shift to Fort Lowell Records, and here’s what I learned:

Can fans expect a longer project such as an EP or album this year? If so, do you have any details you could share with us?

It’s on my goal list to create an EP or album in 2026….I have severe adhd so I constantly struggle with wanting to release a song as soon as it feels finished, but there’s a beauty in waiting. I’m currently working on a handful of new songs that I plan to release as an EP….but I could also make it a whole album…I’m definitely conflicted! I feel like I’m still exploring my voice as an artist, so it can feel tricky to try and piece together songs that all feel a bit different. It can also be hard when you’re the only one holding yourself accountable, but something is definitely coming. My loose goal is to have something out within 6 months. I’ll most likely release a single or two on the way. 

Your music video for “if you let it” was a fun and authentic glance into your creative vision. If you were on top of the world and had every resource necessary, what would your dream video look like?

Oh man. I’d get so dramatic with it! I’d love to have a dance team, beautiful cinematography, a whole production crew on some beautiful mountain at sunset… I don’t even think I’d want to be in it. I’d like to create almost a short film for each song, capturing a glimpse of another world. If I had the means, I’d get really over the top with it. 

Weston Smith is a frequent collaborator of yours. How integral are they to your career?

Weston has been a wonderful collaborator and supporter of me over the last year. They’ve created a safe space for me to explore musically and that’s all you can ask for in a collaborator and friend. I absolutely love working with them to create a song I normally wouldn’t create on my own. We both have our own solo projects that we continue to work on, but they do feel like a constant in my creative process. Although we see ourselves as individual artists, they’re extremely important to me in my career, as community is what it’s all about! 

Has performing your work live affected how you now make new material?

Absolutely. As a solo artist, or performing with Weston, I want to make sure my live set is just as exciting as watching a full band. Maybe it can’t be exactly the same type of energy, but I can do my best to keep it moving. I try not to put too much pressure on myself to play live rather than sprinkle in a synth part here and there. I identify as a singer more than anything else, so showcasing my vocal performance skills is my top priority. In the new songs I’m working on that is something I’ve been more conscious of. 

In an age where mysteriousness is a very strong factor in artists’ success, you’ve fearlessly taken a left turn and chosen to lay your cards out on the table. What led you to take this approach?

I don’t know how to be anything other than blunt when it comes to how I’m feeling. With 5 planets in pisces (shoutout to my astrology nerds), it’s almost impossible to hide my emotions. Expressing myself through music and art is the only way I can work through my thoughts. I could try to be cool and mysterious, but I’d be dishonest with myself. The older I get, the more I want to be unapologetically myself, even if that means I’m showing anyone and everyone my open wounds.

Do you have a bucket list of dream collaborations? Whether that be with artists dead or alive, producers, brands, etc. If so, we’d love to see it.


My dream collaborators that first come to mind are Regina Spektor, Radiohead, and Sylvan Esso. These artists really got me through my high school years and still encourage me as an artist. Collaborating, or even meeting them would make me melt.  I’d also love to harmonize with Andrew Bird one day, as folk music was the first style of music I ever really wrote. You wouldn’t think that after listening to my current sound, but I appreciate all types of music.

What’s been your hardest challenge to overcome during your time in the music industry?

I definitely struggle with balancing day jobs and trying to pursue a career as an artist. I’m currently a barista and bartender on top of writing, producing, promoting, and performing my own music. I always wonder if I could just focus on music, what life could look like for me. I know I’m talented and driven, but I fear I’ll miss opportunities because I have to pay my bills on time just like everyone else. Even though artists are needed and wanted, they’re severely underpaid for the amount of work they put into their craft.

Check out the official video for “if you let it” below:

REVIEW: BBgail & Weston Smith - "if you let it"

[Repost from If It's Too Loud; by Ken Sears, November 14, 2025]

Lately I've been on this weird kick of wanting to listen to laid back but highly dance friendly electronic music, which is kind of a hard thing to look up. Luckily, BBgail has teamed with Weston Smith on "if you let it," which is exactly what I've been desiring. Big Takeover has described it as sounding like "... a Grimes and Kenny G collaboration," and I never knew how great that would sound. It's fun and highly vibey indie dance pop heavy on saxophone and synth, and I've been listening to "if you let it" on a possibly never-ending loop for an amount of time I'm embarrassed by, but this one is just so great. It's a perfect warm up for your weekend, while you're counting down the hours until you can leave.

You can watch the video for "if you let it" below. The single is out now on Fort Lowell Records. For more on BBgail, check out the artist on Instagram.

Single Premiere: BBgail & Weston Smith - "if you let it" (Fort Lowell Records)

[Repost from Big Takeover; by Zack Fraser, November 7, 2025]

Arizonian natives BBgail and Weston Smith are excited to share their new single, “if you let it,” with the world. The new track, to be released on November 14 with an accompanying music video, will serve as the duo’s debut on Fort Lowell Records. BBgail and Smith’s fresh release displays a unique blend of electronic trance-inducing synths paired with an eloquent saxophone. The visual, featured here on The Big Takeover, feeds into the fanciful nature of the song with its candid and scenic shots.

Not every song has to be a lyrical masterclass that demonstrates adept storytelling or triple entendre; sometimes all one needs is a single line that encapsulates a meaningful message. That’s exactly what BBgail employs on the duo’s upcoming jazztronica-esque track. “Life only happens to you if you let it” is the single line that is repeated throughout the composition. She reveals that the lyric was conceived as a result of “…doing a lot of shadow work and tearing down walls that keep me from living a life that feels fruitful to me…” The Phoenix duo’s offering proves to be a gift that keeps on giving if one is willing to put in the effort and reflect on the deeper meanings within the art.

BBgail took to Germany to shoot footage for the music video. The visual is a testament to her many growing pains throughout life. She had something to say when asked about how fans should receive the artists’ music: “For so long I’ve struggled with what other people think of me, letting that dictate my day-to-day decisions. I’m finally starting to put into practice the art of living life for myself.” With this unfettered perspective in mind, what once might’ve been a compilation of memorable vacation moments now looks to be more of a proclamation of inner healing and personal development.

If you were ever curious as to what a Grimes and Kenny G collaboration would sound like, BBgail and Weston Smith have just the song for you.

Written by Zack Fraser

OUT NOW: BBgail & Weston Smith "if you let it" [Digital Single]

BBgail, a self-produced musical vagabond, and Weston Smith, a dungeon-crawling wizard never seen without his mighty saxophone and synth, are two young talents hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, who come bearing a gift in the form of their shimmering new single, “if you let it.” The duo’s track sees BBgail's ethereal vocals combine with Smith's soulful saxophone contributions. This creates a rich dichotomy atop the glitzy and hypnotizing instrumental. “if you let it” is an addicting taste of BBgail’s whimsical and boundary-pushing sound, which will leave the listener yearning for more.

BBgail & Weston Smith "if you let it" is available now as a digital single everywhere.

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BBgail & Weston Smith Premiere Their Heavenly Track “if you let it”

[Repost from V13; by Aaron Willschick, October 20, 2025]

BBgail and Weston Smith, two DIY artists from Phoenix, Arizona, premiere their heavenly new track “if you let it.”

Devotion is a special, sometimes underrated quality in a musician, and BBgail has all kinds of it. Today, we are helping to debut her latest track, “if you let it,” a collaboration between her and Weston Smith, due via Fort Lowell Records on November 14th as a digital single. Soothing and original, the song ingeniously joins together many different sounds and musical styles. BBgail’s vocals feel calming and reassuring as you experience the soaring electronics of the song.

Despite her incredible talent, music is not BBgail’s only job. But it is her most important. She balances working two jobs while writing and producing her own music in the evenings, on the weekends, or whenever she gets a free slot of time. It’s the type of love that you need to really succeed at any art form, especially music. Despite her busy schedule, she is assembling an impressive collection of tracks that illustrate her amazing imagination for songwriting.

Commenting on “if you let it.” BBgail states:

“I wrote this song as a reminder to myself that life is out there waiting for me. I’m starting to realize the only thing that can hold me back from being where I want to be is myself. This song is a celebration of letting that go.”

Those are wise words that we should all be mindful of. The saxophone you hear in the song is courtesy of Smith, an artist with a special expertise in both the saxophone and synths. Both Smith and BBGail are exceptional young artists living in Phoenix, Arizona.

In “if you let it,” they find a perfect balance between Smith’s soulful sax playing and BBGail’s ethereal vocals. There’s a hypnotic element to the song that feels very positive. BBGail prides herself as an artist who is authentic and expansive. She is a true artist committed to her craft, no matter what it takes.

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