If The 1975 and HAIM had a baby, it might sound something like 90ivy. The latest track from the Sydney quartet, “Now or Later” is putting a spring in my step today. With its upbeat vibes and explosively angsty chorus, I know you’re going to love it as much as I do.
“‘Now Or Later’ is our happy-sad take on a breakup song,” explained lead singer Agnes O’Dwyer. “We love exploring contrast with our music, and this track is a good example of that as we juxtapose upbeat melodies and instrumentation with storytelling centred around heartbreak. The track came together so organically. Tom just started playing around with this bouncy, syncopated bass line during one of our jam sessions. It immediately caught all of our attention, and everyone stopped what they were doing to figure the song out. Liam came up with his infectious, 1975-esque riff almost immediately and the verse and chorus lines came to me on the spot, which very rarely happens.”
90ivy have played shows with some of the country’s most exciting new acts including AGOISM, Yorke, CLEWS, Teenage Dads, and Jess Day. Hopefully it won’t be too long before we see them back on stages soon. Until then, press play on this tune!
Image used with permission from Good Intent; credit: Rhys Bennett