Ivy Bae - ‘one summer in a field somewhere’
Photos by Jenny Forsberg
Sweden-based singer-songwriter Ivy Bae returns to the blog with some fresh cuts from her new EP, one summer in a field somewhere.
When last we heard from Ivy, she had just released the track, “parade,” and we are delighted to inform you that the rest of the EP is just as delicate and heartfelt. “curses,” for example, is a folk song like no other, beginning with a rush of lo-fi guitar beneath Ivy’s refreshing and elegant vocal. The arrangement slowly expands, utilizing a full spectrum of sounds, including some distant percussion and bass. The lyrics walk the listener through a tale of heartache and despair, with a hook that utilizes multiple layers of vocals, causing it to sound rather hopeful, despite the song’s subject matter. As the track progresses, the sounds become rich and robust, crescendoing naturally and ultimately concluding with a glorious, full-band production.
And for music lovers who would prefer something more intimate, wrap your wanting ears around the stripped-back wonder of “god goes where I can’t follow.” This is the kind of tune that sounds as though it’s just you, a guitar, and Ivy, communicating emotion via diaphanous sound waves. The majority of the song is spent within a sparsely populated arrangement, with swells of luscious backing vocals sweeping in like the mighty hands of the universe. Some dominant harmonies emerge, offering substantial width to an already flawless production. This song is quite emotionally stirring and it is not at all difficult to imagine it getting multiple sync deals.
While it would not surprise us if you played these two tracks in a constant loop, we highly encourage you to hear the rest of the EP, which is now available everywhere. And in an effort to make your lives easier, here is a shortcut to the entire thing:
-HD