Susie McCollum | Finding Her Sound, Navigating Chicago’s Music Scene, and Releasing “Abigail”

Susie McCollum | Finding Her Sound, Navigating Chicago’s Music Scene, and Releasing “Abigail”In this episode of the Live and Amplified: IndieFusion Podcast, host Tom Kwiat sits down with New York–born, Chicago-based singer-songwriter Susie McCollum for a deep dive into her creative journey. 🌆🎶Susie shares how her roots in theater and storytelling influence her songwriting, what it’s like to build a music career in Chicago’s vibrant scene, and how her latest single “Abigail” marks a new chapter in her sound. From growing up in Manhattan to teaching herself guitar during the pandemic, Susie’s story is all about curiosity, courage, and creative growth.🔥 Topics Covered:Growing up in a creative family in NYCTransitioning from theater to musicTeaching herself guitar during lockdownThe making of her single “Abigail”The supportive and collaborative Chicago music communityBalancing art, emotion, and authenticity🎧 Listen to “Abigail” by Susie McCollum on all streaming platforms!👉 Follow Susie: https://linktr.ee/susiemccollum?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=db5a23b2-808e-48c3-bf52-dcd5aae6f462👉 Follow Live and Amplified for more interviews: https://linktr.ee/LiveandAmplified#IndieFusionPodcast #LiveandAmplified #SusieMcCollum #Abigail #SingerSongwriter #ChicagoMusic #IndieArtist #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #IndependentMusic