Ivy James Unveils Her Highly Anticipated EP ‘Ghost of You’

Having just turned 17, emerging singer-songwriter Ivy James unveils a soul-stirring collection of songs in her highly anticipated EP Ghost of You. Written entirely by Ivy herself, Ghost of You dives into heartbreak, love, anger and sadness. Traversing the depths of human emotion, this release serves as a cathartic letting go of all the pain of her past. Through haunting, cinematic melodies, Ivy brilliantly shows people that they are allowed to feel big feelings and to let go of the idea of handling everything with grace. Ghost of You is a collaboration with esteemed producer Mr Hudson (John Legend, Jay Z, The 1975) and is mixed and mastered by renowned musician and engineer Paul Hicks (Coldplay, Elliott Smith, Paul McCartney).

A California native, Ivy is a self-taught musician, singer and songwriter. Her compositions resonate with a depth and complexity that belie her age, weaving together lyrics and melodies that are dynamically rich and uniquely original. From her earliest moments, Ivy’s affinity for music was undeniable, propelling her on a journey of self-discovery and artistic expression. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of influences, including Phoebe Bridgers, Title Fight, Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Nicks, Ivy found her true calling within the music.

Ivy explains:

“Sometimes you just need to lose your mind, you know? Just be messy, get it all out, and just not care at all about people’s response. ‘Ghost of You’ means just that, what people have done to me and who they will become is something I just cant control and it is not a part of me or my story anymore, it’s just a bunch of ghosts in my rearview mirror.”

Despite the demands of high school, Ivy’s dedication to her craft knows no bounds. A fixture in her school’s top-tier acappella group, she excels academically and artistically, with a graduation date set for 2025. In a testament to her versatility, Ivy has started exploring co-writing with Mr Hudson and writer/musician Michael Tighe (Mark Ronson, Jeff Buckley, Adele).

These collaborations have further enriched her sound and expanded her creative horizons. From intimate performances at Sofar Sounds to acclaimed venues & nights like The Troubadour, Whiskey a Go Go, WFNM, Hotel Cafe and Saint Rocke, Ivy commands attention with her emotive performances and raw, unfiltered talent. In preparation for live shows, Ivy spends days arranging every note sung by the members of her band, creating complex and chilling harmonies to further display her capability as a writer and composer. She is a captivating storyteller, weaving deeply personal narratives that stay in the hearts of the audience and listeners.

Ivy James ‘Ghost of You’ EP album artwork