X & Ivy return with a new single that already feels lived in. Dee Sharp arrives charged with the kind of momentum that comes from months of being tested in real clubs, in real heat, with real dancers. The duo summed it up earlier today, “Been special seeing this one played everywhere over the summer, and our set weapon for a while. Inspired by the 90s rave era, we wanted to bring modern production to sounds that have inspired us.” It is a clear statement of intent, filtering nostalgia through a sharper, contemporary lens.
The production leans into rolling bass and vocal fragments that flicker like strobes, creating a sense of movement that never really lets up. There is warmth in the way the samples collide, but also a sleekness that belongs to the present. The track channels the energy of the era they reference, yet refuses to fall into imitation. Instead, it expands on familiar foundations, tightening edges and amplifying tension until the groove becomes its own form of release.
Their recent trajectory feels like a steady acceleration. After Keep Me, their collaboration with Todd Edwards, X & Ivy continued to sharpen what makes them distinct. Each new release has opened another corner of their sound, moving from club-ready pressure to more atmospheric spaces without losing their pulse. In the studio and onstage, they have settled into a rhythm that feels instinctive and confident. What stands out now is their sense of clarity, a feeling that they are building something meant to last rather than chasing a single breakthrough.
X draws on influences rooted in Australian pub culture, disco, and early electronic experiments. Ivy moves through soul, hardcore and house. Together, they build something rhythm-forward and sample-rich that resists being boxed in. Dee Sharp arrives as another step in their upward shift. With an Australia tour ahead and a New Year’s Eve slot at The Bowl, the timing feels intentional. Visually, the release is framed by cover art from Dominic Silvaggio and a visualizer by Yasmin Spargo, completing a chapter that signals a duo stepping confidently into their global era.