About this episode

Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire discusses the band's new album 'Villainous' and its themes of identity and personal reflection.

It’s been a few years since Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire last stopped by — and this time, the stakes feel different . This week, we dig into Villinous , a record that doesn’t just evolve the band’s sound , but reframes it — leaning hard into identity , perception , and what it really means to take back labels that were never meant to empower . A big part of that conversation centers around the title track , featuring Maria Brink of In This Moment — and how her presence doesn’t just elevate the song , but adds a whole new layer of intensity and perspective to its message . Across the album, you can hear the tension between individuality and expectation — how personal reflection collides with social media , pressure , and a world that rarely lets you slow down long enough to process any of it. We also get into the band’s sonic shift — what changed , what didn’t , and how those choices show up in the music — along with a really honest look at balancing life as both an artist and a therapist , and how that dual perspective shapes the songs in a way you might not expect . There’s a lot packed into this one — introspection , real-world perspective , and the kind of behind-the-scenes…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Colburn

Guest: Amanda Lyberg

Topics covered

• identity
• music evolution
• personal reflection
• social media pressure
• artist life balance

Keywords

• Eva Under Fire
• Villainous
• identity
• music evolution
• Maria Brink
• social media
• artist therapist

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Eva Under Fire, In This Moment

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