Conversations with BBgail

[Repost from VoyagePhoenix; August 27, 2026]

Today we’d like to introduce you to BBgail.

Hi BBgail, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?

Becoming BBgail has been a journey. I grew up in a family full of musicians and have been performing on stages since I was 3 years old… but it’s taken nearly 30 years to figure out who I am as a creative. I went to college for musical theatre but quickly realized that wasn’t the avenue I wanted to go down. I love singing and dancing, but I also developed a passion for songwriting as early as elementary school. In my early 20’s I would write songs at home but didn’t know how to transfer them to playing live, so I began singing covers at restaurants and bars as a way to express myself.

In 2021, I started a band called “Proper Pet” where I finally gained the courage and tools to perform my original music live. I was in the project for 2.5 years and learned a lot about the local music scene in Phoenix. In 2024 I decided to part ways with that band and pursue my own solo career which brings us to the birth of BBgail. I loved being in a band, but finding band members you mesh with can make or break a project. I needed time and space to focus on my own music and create music at my own pace.

I became BBgail in September of 2024. I was in between places and crashing with my parents for a month. To be honest, I was overwhelmed at the idea of being a solo artist but knew it was something I need to attempt. I remember throwing out new names and ideas with my parents until I landed on BBgail. I’m super grateful to have two parents who are also musicians that encouraged this new journey, and gave me the confidence boost I needed to get started. I quickly began writing new music, and was eager to get my name out there under this new identity, but I needed to figure out how to record my music.

I’d dabbled in Garage Band in college, mostly to create demos of song ideas, but never took producing music seriously as I never really had to. After talking to a few local producers, I quickly realized just how expensive studio time can be. This encouraged me to buy a mac book, buy logic pro, and learn how to produce on my own. I watched youtube tutorials, tik toks, asked people in my community that produced.. and by October of 2024 I released my first single, “idon’tknow”. Since then, I’ve released 16 singles and recently released my debut EP, “what’s the point???” in July of this year.

Not only am I an electronic synth pop artist and music producer, but I recently started learning how to DJ this past year. It’s been really fun diving into new ways to express myself, and I look forward to any new endeavors that come my way!

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?

In addition to starting over as a solo artist, which had a lot of obstacles of its own, I have struggled with my health since I was a teenager. I was diagnosed with Lyme disease at the age of 16 and was on and off extensive treatment until the age of 22. I actually moved from my home state Illinois to Arizona in 2019 in hopes that the warmer weather would be kinder on my body. Is struggled with hormone imbalance, thyroid issues, and chronic pain heavily and the colder weather in the midwest seemed to amplify that. There is no cure for Lyme, but I do feel that I’m in remission as the symptoms I deal with today are much more mild.

However, I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis this year. Sometimes I feel that my health holds me back from being able to really chase after my dreams the way I’d like to, but in other ways I think it makes me more motivated to find my own ways to succeed. I’m still coming to terms with the pace I need to go at that honors my body, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn how to take care of myself. Everyone’s paths look different, there’s no one right way to do things.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?

Recently I started to call myself a “synth pop star + fairy princess”. It’s a little silly, but that’s the energy I want to embody on and off stage. I’m leaning into a more whimsical side of myself, allowing my inner child to come out to play. It feels really, really good to let go and have fun. I’d say I specialize in fun melodies, clever lyrics, and quirky sound design when it comes to my music. I feel like I really come to life on stage vs when I’m off. I can be a bit more introverted and reserved in my day to day life, but something about being on stage in front of strangers really makes me come alive.

I’m really proud of my resilience and ability to keep chasing my dreams.

Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?

Honestly, I find my biggest inspirations to be my peers. The local music scene in Phoenix is really, really special. I’m incredibly inspired by MRCH, Bogan Via, Spiritual Warfare and the Greasy Shadows, Jack Efron, Paternal…. all local artists I’ve had the privilege to share the stage with. I’m so grateful to be surrounded by some extremely talented artists!

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REVIEW: BBgail 'What's the Point???'

[Repost from Arizona Underground; August 8, 2026]

Phoenix based artist BBGail just released her debut EP "What's the Point???" about a month back, and I knew from the first time I heard her play this EP live that it wouldn't disappoint, and I'd say it has me just as hooked now as it did when I first saw her perform it!

It's so fun and quirky, while also having personal and introspective lyrics that give this album a very well rounded track list, but the biggest thing that I think will draw you in is the production of this record.

Let's make one thing clear from the get go: this EP will have you in a trance. The production is absolutely spot on, it sounds like the music is literally all around me while I'm listening, and the vibe overall is just relaxing. I kind of wish I had better words to describe it but truly this is such an easy record to replay and just get lost in I can almost just close my eyes and imagine drifting in space while listening, the vibe is just so relaxing.

The EP starts off just right with the title track "What's the Point???", which immediately puts you in the mood and mindset of this EP with introspective lyrics about love, life, friendship, and being stuck in our own heads.

From there it continues with this theme on "Past Life" where this EP shows its quirkier side, because at the end of the day it really isn't our fault in a past life 200 people died.

One of my favorite tracks though has to be "Love Bomb" this track is so so good, if any track on this EP will put you in a trance it's this one. It has this ascending and descending synth melody that repeats through the whole song, with a more lo-fi sound and lyrics as the title suggests of love bombing and wondering if any of it is even real, I love everything about this song and it's one I've had on repeat for a while now.

Another standout track is "Book of Love", this song is so peaceful and almost other worldly, this is another one that I feel I can just put on and get lost in. I don't have any words other than to say this song is beautiful.

I highly recommend if you're a fan of chill synth-pop and into bands like Men I Trust, you will get so much out of this EP. I think BBGail has made a marvelous record, and there is certainly much to be proud of here with this EP. The production is amazing, the song craft is top notch, it's one that I'm definitely going to keep on my playlist and have on repeat for a very long time.

I hope to hear a full album, or just more music from BBGail in general very soon! Definitely go check this EP out as well as the rest of her back catalogue, and whatever shows she's playing next I would highly advise going to see her, it's a set certainly worth catching!

REVIEW: BBgail 'what's the point???'

[Repost from If It's Too Loud; by Ken Sears, July 10, 2026]

Ethereal synth-pop artist BBgail is back with a brand new EP. what's the point??? is a collection of five songs that fit in this perfect laid back but energetic dance music space. It's synth-pop, but with a beat that could be from some 90's drum and bass, mixed with the groove and chill side of trip hop. The best part of what's the point??? is how much fun these songs are. It takes the best parts of the aforementioned genres and creates a new and familiar sound that you're going to have to actively try to dislike. Plus, just to make things more interesting, the entire EP is filled with both fun and oddly spooky vibes. Press play on this one and be prepared to groove at whatever level you're in the mood for.

You can listen to what's the point??? below. The EP is out now on Fort Lowell Records, and can be ordered through Bandcamp. For more on BBgail, check out the artist on Instagram.

REVIEW: BBgail 'what's the point???'

[Repost from Here Comes the Flood; by Hans Werksman, July 9, 2026]

Phoenix, AZ electronic pop musician BBgail, stage name of Abigail Corinne, is sitting on the fence between the mainstream and left-field excursions on her debut EP what's the point???, a small batch of introspective songs people can dance to. Recording from the comfort of her own home allowed her to layer-upon-layer without worrying about the clock in a studio.

She is a searcher for the meaning of it all, who is she is and how another person might fit into her life. As a composer she does not have to worry about that. Corinne has found her niche, with infectious melodies sprinkled on top of pulsating soundscapes, a spot-on pairing of radio-friendly phrasing and "blink-and-you-miss-it" musical inventiveness.

OUT NOW: BBgail 'what's the point???' [Digital EP]

Today is the day... BBgail's first collection of recordings produced entirely on her own — her debut Digital EP, titled what's the point??? — is out now and available everywhere and anywhere your heart desires to download / stream / whatever your music on the ol' world wide webs.  Enjoy!

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New BBgail 'what's the point???' Digital EP drops July 9th — Pre-Save Now!

BBgail is an ethereal synth-pop artist residing in the desert of Phoenix, Arizona. She started producing her own music over the last year and has been on a journey to discover and shape her personal sound. Although her style is ever-changing and evolving, you can be sure to hear celestial soundscapes, hypnotic melodies, and a constant push toward the unknown.

• "fun and highly vibey indie dance pop" ~ If It's Too Loud
• "BBgail’s vocals feel calming and reassuring" ~ V13
  
• "Smooth and richly layered vocals serve as the paint used to draw beautiful works on arpeggiated synth canvases" ~ Blood Makes Noise

BBgail's new Digital EP titled 'what's the point???' drops on Thursday, July 9th!

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For fans of Biig Piig, Rebecca Black, George Clanton, Tiffany Day, Eurythmics, Alison Goldfrapp, Rose Gray, Gelli Haha, Grimes, Human League, Jane Remover, Joy Electric, LCD Soundsystem, Magdalena Bay, The Marías, Mechatok, Neggy Gemmy, Ninajirachi, Ora the Molecule, PinkPantheress, Planningtorock, Postal Service, Robyn, Tatyana, Tei Shi, TOKiMONSTA, TV Girl, underscores, Jessica Winter, or Yazoo

BBgail; photo by Josue Orozco

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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