Australian artist Alice Ivy will be giving us her third studio album “Do What Makes You Happy” very soon, but she’s continuing the anticipation build this week with a new single titled ‘Popstar’ which features acclaimed London-based songwriter and producer Låpsley.
This track has a heavier alt-rock aesthetic with its gritty drums, throbbing bass, fuzzy guitar riffs and Låpsley’s powerful vocals. Needless to say this one is large.
“I’ve been a massive fan of Låpsley’s since “Hurt Me” came out back in 2016, and I love the DJ Koze edit of ‘Operator’. We crossed paths when I was hanging out in London after some UK shows and spent an afternoon together in a tiny little studio in Islington. There was something special in the air, Caroline Polachek was recording vocals in the studio next door, the studio walls were all wrapped in silver and Låplsey and I were trading horror stories about our experiences as women in the music industry. I went in thinking we’d probably write something electronic or dance, more like those songs of hers I referenced, but for one reason or another we cranked out a massive angsty rock song, which is ironic because it’s called, ‘Popstar’. I guess we were both just feeling super empowered in the moment. My favourite lyrics in this one are, “Tell the people what they’re hearing, let the algorithm take it” and “My face is only aging but my ego needs the stage”. Those lines hit hard!” ~ Alice Ivy
Låpsley adds; “We had no idea where the session would take us, we got on like a house on fire and within a few hours this tune came out of nowhere and smacked us in the face with some hard truths about the industry. Alice is an absolute weapon in the studio and it takes an effortless connection to let your guard down and write something so honest. Dream team. I’m so happy to be part of the project.”
out now via: Helix Records
artist connect: https://www.aliceivymusic.net
