Montreal Bedroom Pop Trio Ivytide Delve Into the Cryptic Nature of Situationships on “please don’t sugarcoat it”

Montreal act Ivytide started as the passion project of Nathan Gagné (vocals/guitar) before blossoming into a trio with Jamie Snytte (guitar) and Kyle Ruggiero (bass/backing vocals). Combining their unique influences resulted in the production of bedroom pop songs with intricate but catchy melodies which float on top of well-thought-out instrumentation. Drawing inspiration from creative R&B artists like Frank Ocean and indie artists such as Still Woozy and Clairo, Ivytide developed their trademark indie pop sound.

Ahead of their debut album (slated for release this fall), the trio are sharing its fifth single entitled “please don’t sugarcoat it.” The song encapsulates an unrelenting confusion after being ghosted out of a situationship. Upon reflecting on every action, the protagonist pleads for an uninhibited explanation to such an abrupt ending. A singer-songwriter quality paired with dreamy indie pop instrumentals, catchy melodies and an irresistible groove combine effortlessly to create a bop that’s guaranteed to get stuck in your head.