IVY FLINDT Finds Beauty in Emotional Forecasts With New Single "I Like The Weather"

IVY FLINDT continues to refine its dreamy art-house pop sound with the release of "I Like The Weather." The Hamburg, Germany duo, made up of vocalist Cate Martin and multi-instrumentalist Micha Holland, has built a reputation for pairing cinematic production with deeply introspective songwriting. Their latest chapter expands on that foundation, offering a song that disguises emotional turbulence beneath a deceptively gentle title. Rather than reflecting on changing seasons, "I Like The Weather" explores the clarity that can emerge after conflict, tracing the journey of walking away from unhealthy relationships and rediscovering inner strength. Produced alongside Grammy Award-winning producer Danton Supple, the track also previews the duo's forthcoming EP, SPHINX, due November 13. Following the release of "Welcome To L.A.," this new single highlights IVY FLINDT's continued evolution, balancing lush, atmospheric arrangements with vulnerable storytelling that lingers long after the music fades.

"I Like The Weather" uses weather as a metaphor rather than its literal meaning. When did you realize that imagery was the perfect way to tell this story?  

Cate Martin: I always like layers. I like it when lyrics offer a wider range while still stating something very specific. I don’t take a conceptual approach to writing lyrics. I come up with  something intuitively, and it’s only then, in a second step, that my head gets to have a say.  

Working with Grammy-winning producer Danton Supple in your own home studio is a unique combination. How did that environment influence the sound and emotion of the record?  

Cate Martin: It felt like quite a risk to invite someone I barely knew into my home. But I  deliberately chose this setting because I thought it might help me stay true to what I was after when  I composed the songs in the exact same setting in the first place.   

And I wanted to honor what I already had: this wonderful studio, which Micha set up so carefully for our music, rather than going somewhere new and having to build something from scratch in a hurry. For example, we would have had to rent all those instruments that already sit here, carefully curated over the years, waiting to offer their magic. Imagine you’re in a fancy studio somewhere, and all you want is that one vintage organ from home that is just a little off in the perfect way, but you can’t get it. I’d imagine this to be so stressful!  

Micha Holland: As an arranger and multi-instrumentalist, I have a clear vision of the sounds I want to use. We developed the sonic world of IVY FLINDT over the years while touring, recording demos, working on pre-production, and making our first studio album, In Every Move.  I’m not a vintage purist, but it turns out that most of the instruments and gear in our studio were  built in the 1960s, apart from Cate’s 1896 Blüthner grand piano and my 2004 Fender bass. What I  like most about this collection is that I know all these instruments inside out. I know their pros and  cons, and I know at which frequencies they sound best. I call the studio my “playground.” Knowing the instruments inside out meant that I didn’t have to spend much time searching for sounds. I could translate an idea into an arrangement almost immediately, which allowed Danton and me to build the tracks very quickly. It was the first time we had recorded a record without any additional musicians, and I really enjoyed being able to paint the whole picture in terms of rhythm, harmony, and sonic texture.  

Your music consistently balances beauty with emotional tension. How do you approach writing songs that feel hopeful while still embracing life's complexities?  

Cate Martin: I feel it’s never only one or the other. It’s always everything at once. So maybe the music simply reflects that.  

SPHINX arrives this November after introducing listeners to "Welcome To L.A." and now  "I Like The Weather." How do these singles represent the broader themes explored across the  EP? 

Cate Martin: I guess both songs, as well as the whole EP, explore certain thresholds in life:  moments when you know you have just come across something that will matter to you for a long time.   

After years of evolving as IVY FLINDT, what continues to inspire you creatively, and where do you see this next era taking the project?  

Cate Martin: All I wanna do is record the new songs I already have in my mind, heart, and sketchbook. But I deeply enjoy being able to share the Sphinx EP now, with its release in  November. And I really hope people can connect and find something precious in it that carries  meaning for them. That’ll be wonderful.