Bishop Ivy introduced himself as an alternative-pop songwriter known for his innovative music which mixed organic instruments with digital sounds, field recordings, electronica influences, and samples. Continuing to sharpen that sound, he now embellishes it with pop hooks, sonically adventurous production and autobiographical lyrics.
Ivy’s focus on imaginative sound and sharp songcraft began in Boston, where he kicked off his career as a 14-year-old street busker on the neighbourhood sidewalks of Back Bay. Now based in Pittsburgh, where he studies music, electrical engineering and computer science, and with a number of releases under his belt, Ivy hopes to further his ability to manipulate music.
““the park” is another break-up song. It’s not about the same event as “tunnel vision” though, as they were written almost a year apart. While being constantly isolated and separated from friends over the pandemic, I found myself unable to keep from reminiscing about a past relationship.” He reveals
I didn’t realize at the time that the isolation was a factor in this, but in retrospect, it makes sense why it took so long to heal. I wrote, “Broke up in December… Is it really May?” but the first few months of 2020 flew by regardless of what I was thinking about. The central metaphor is that I locked myself in those good memories I have, which is what “the park” or “the garden” represents. The bridge represents a realization of this and the beginning of letting go, which coincides with a fitting change in the music.”
