Singer-songwriter Faybee joined Episode 135 of the Guest Speaker Series on the Turntable Teachers podcast for a wide-ranging conversation that tracked her evolution from a theater-loving kid to an emerging voice in Boston’s indie music scene.
Best known for her emotionally honest songwriting and long-standing ties to the JMC collective, Faybee opened up about her creative journey, her latest single “Fallback,” and how collaborative work continues to shape her sound.
Faybee traces her love of performing back to fifth grade musical theater, a passion that continued through college. But it wasn’t until she finished her degree in communications and found herself in a series of uninspiring office internships that she realized she needed a more creatively fulfilling path.
She began writing and recording music around 2020, inspired in part by Timmy O, a close friend she’s known since second grade. Through Timmy, she connected with l.ucas, Jiida, and Deric Wagner, all members of the JMC crew, who’ve since become pivotal to her artistic development.
“Working with the JMC team really pushed me to grow,” Faybee shared, describing recent studio sessions where collaborators encouraged her to step outside her comfort zone both lyrically and stylistically.
Faybee’s most recent single, “Fallback,” marks a new chapter in her catalog. The accompanying music video, directed and edited by Jacob Rodier, was shot on a tennis court—a visual metaphor for the emotional back-and-forth explored in the track.
“It’s about being in a loop with someone and ultimately realizing you’re alone with your thoughts,” Faybee explained. The setting reflects that mental tug-of-war while underscoring the song’s quiet resolve.
Rodier, a frequent collaborator with the JMC crew, helped shape the video’s minimalist but symbolic visual direction, matching the track’s vulnerable tone.
In lighter moments, Faybee also shared a few unexpected personal stories during the episode. One highlight: a chaotic encounter with pedicab drivers in Times Square after a fare dispute that ended with her being chased through the streets of NYC.
Beyond the stories, she reflected on:
- Her favorite break-up songs
- A love for early 2000s and 90s culture
- How her background in theater helped build confidence on stage
- Recurring relationship themes in her songwriting
This episode offers an honest, well-rounded portrait of an artist finding her footing in a collaborative space, driven by personal experience and creative community.
