Ivy

Realistic (Seed)
by Elissa Dennis

Contrasting sweet melodies and bitter lyrics, the effect of Ivy is, well, bittersweet. The lulling, hypnotic groove of acoustic strumming and breathy, Suzanne Vega-ish vocals hide the subtle vocal jabs and punchy guitar riff. Inconsistent rhythms keep listeners from slipping into a funk; sometimes poppy and light, sometimes rich and brooding, Ivy grows on you.