Forget the indie rock artists who weakly gesture at feelings of alienation while going all-in on the guitar-rock-as-background-noise bubble. ADVERTISEMENTBefore releasing her new EP No Heavy Goodbyes last Friday via Bayonet, Rae had already built some buzz with previous projects and collaborations. Perhaps Scarlet Rae’s greatest asset is her ability to tease out new melodies from familiar soundscapes, something that’s on display all over No Heavy Goodbyes. The spectre of suicide haunts No Heavy Goodbyes, both as ideation and aftermath; in a perversely compelling twist, Rae’s predilection for catchiness isn’t lost. On the day of the release for No Heavy Goodbyes, Scarlet Rae graciously took the time to answer a few questions about her current favorite songs, movie, and least favorite advice.