Melbourne Based Pop Artist Ivana Ilic Shares Her New Ballad "Still Want U"
Melbourne’s Ivana Ilic, 20, is set to captivate audiences with her heartfelt ballad, "Still Want U". Born from a serendipitous encounter involving a guitar sample from platinum producer James Angus (Last Dinosaurs, Example, The Veronicas), “Still Want U” is Ivana's best work to date showcasing emotive storytelling and her commitment to writing breathtaking melodies.
"Still Want U" began its journey on a songwriting trip to Brisbane with James Angus and Platinum accredited songwriter Brooke Toia. Upon hearing the aforementioned sample, Ivana was immediately drawn to the emotional potential of the melody, envisioning a song that is heartfelt in its simplicity. In the studio, the collaboration with James and Brooke solidified the decision to keep the production crisp and clear, allowing the story and lyrics to take centre stage.
Ivana Ilic expresses her excitement at branching out as an independent artist, describing it as a dream come true. Having gained a foothold in the music industry through the competition UNDSCVRD presented by Samsung, Ivana is relishing the opportunity to explore different avenues, connect with a broader audience and continue her development as a versatile artist.
“After UNDSCRVD finished, being able to go off as my own artist and explore different avenues with the help I have received has been a dream come true. I feel as though I am exactly where I'm meant to be and I cannot wait to share this single and see where this journey continues to take me.” - Ivana Ilic
"Still Want U" delves into the complex emotions of desiring someone despite enduring challenges and confusion. One of the strengths to the song is how open it is to interpretation, allowing listeners to connect with it on a personal level. This creates a chain reaction allowing a broader audience to connect with the single whether that be on past relationships, current situationships or long-standing crushes.
“Still Want you is a song about still wanting someone even after being through so so much torment and confusion with them, i feel like it can be up for interpretation so that each person can view the song in a different way or scenario” - Ivana Ilic
As a child, Ivana aspired to be an actor and her childhood dreams were filled with visions of starring on Disney Channel or Nickelodeon alongside her favourite TV show actors. It wasn't until high school that Ivana discovered her passion for singing, leading her down the path of a music career. Now looking ahead, she has set achievable goals for herself in the next 12 months which include a debut EP on the horizon and performing it for her fans across Australia. With determination and talent at the forefront, the ceiling for this young talent is limitless, welcome to the world of this stunning vocalist and be in awe as she belts her way to your favourite emerging pop artist.
Listen to “Still Want U” right now, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with Ivana on her social media.