Liz's self-taped tunes: Girly Sound and the wickedly smart vocals for her soon-to-be-released album (on Matador).
Why home recordings rule: "Cause I can sing barefoot, sitting cross-legged on my bedroom floor, drinking orange juice and playing with my makeup. Sometimes I sing lying down; sometimes I stand up, move my hips and give it my all. You can act as grandiose as you want in your own bedroom."
Sound advice: "Pick up your cat and squeeze her a little till she meows -- that's music."