Seemingly on the other side of the spectrum for her sound from her previous single ‘i don’t miss you’, from plucky dancefloor synths to unfiltered anger and raw guitars, the breakup saga continues with ‘if you’re up for it’. Indira Ellis’ storytelling is emphatic, coming over a groove-filled backdrop as she drops sarcastic lines and lyrics with a raised eyebrow.
Amongst this narrative comes rich distorted chords that balance a healthy pop sentiment with a rock enthusiasm. With pounding backbeats and intricate layers, it’s another showcase of Indira’s songwriting ability.
“Technically, this song is about a friend and her evil ex-boyfriend. When I tried to introduce her to one of my favourite albums, I learned that he had beaten me to it and made the experience so unpleasant she refused to listen to any of their other works. As time went on, it became clear to me that he wasn’t right for her. When she finally broke up with him, I couldn’t say “I told you so” to her, so I wrote this song. This song is for every girl who learned the hard way that hindsight is 20/20.”
Based in New York City, Indira is navigating life through her music, finding her place in the world and the industry, moving from classical training and musical theatre to all things alternative.