For a debut release, Michael Isaak has recorded a rather dynamic and compelling work with Forever is a Scary Word. The singer-songwriter’s debut EP was released last month, featuring six tracks that act as an introduction to his diverse musical background. As an Egyptian-American artist, Isaak combines modern indie pop and folk music with the sounds of his culture. It is deeply influenced by classical Arabic music but does not sound out of place within today’s modern pop landscape. Many of the songs reflect on his past and his childhood, looking back at the challenges and the journey that have led him to this point in his life and career. Isaak first began work on Forever is a Scary Word in May 2022. Raised in a religious Egyptian-American community, Isaak explores this tension between res...