MISTROPHIA

MISTROPHIA

From Sessions @33 by WCRXFM

March 30, 2026 · 17 min · Season 11 · Episode 9

About this episode

Lavenoak discusses her journey as a musician and the formation of her band Mistrophia.

Raised in the small town of Cherry Valley, Illinois, Lavenoak (Kristina Puzin) started as a local vocalist in multiple ensembles and an actress within small theater companies. She further honed her craft at the Merit School of Music Conservatory and is now pursuing the cinematic arts at Columbia College. Currently based in Chicago, IL, her adoration for storytelling has led her to write and compose original music, including her debut single, What For, which was accompanied by a visually stunning, self-directed music video. Her first upcoming EP (Blemish) is forthcoming. Names of three originals and one cover: Rebound A Love Letter to Writers What For Late Nights and Heartbreak (Cover by Hannah Williams) Is it a Crime (Cover by Sade) Band Members/Instruments: Daniel Cook - Bass Joao Deschamps - Drums Lavenoak (Kristina Puzin) - Vocals & Keys Hey everyone, we’re Mistrophia, a five-person indie rock band from the Chicagoland area!! Mixing alt rock, pop punk, and modern ska with a blend of each member’s individual music tastes, our overall sound has a small piece of every single one of us. Whether it be an uptempo dance beat or a more chill and laid-back vibe, we always aim to make…

People in this episode

Guest: Lavenoak

Topics covered

  • indie rock
  • music composition
  • storytelling
  • band dynamics
  • Chicago music scene

Keywords

  • Lavenoak
  • Mistrophia
  • indie rock
  • Chicago
  • original music
  • EP
  • band members

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Merit School of Music Conservatory, Columbia College, Mistrophia

Books & works: What For, Blemish, Rebound, A Love Letter to Writers, Late Nights and Heartbreak, Is it a Crime, Twisted Game, Summer Nights, Cigarette, Full Control

Places: Cherry Valley, Illinois, Chicago, IL

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