Sikk Ivy debuts “Ice Baby Ice” at an interview
Emerging under a bold new moniker, Sikk Ivy marks a fresh chapter in her artistic journey with the release of her debut single, “Ice Baby Ice.” Teaming up with acclaimed multi-platinum producer Bacall, she channels the pulsating energy of 90s rave culture—infusing it with a moody, modern edge that feels both nostalgic and cutting-edge.
Before adopting the Sikk Ivy persona, the Swedish-born artist performed under the name frankK, earning recognition for her songwriting and vocal prowess. Raised in a quiet village in Sweden where life revolved around modest pastimes like church choir rehearsals and Viking relic hunts, she always felt a deeper calling—one that music eventually fulfilled.
Driven by a hunger to explore and express, she joined a band early on, touring extensively across Sweden before relocating to Stockholm to formally study music. However, the rigid frameworks of academic music programs left her uninspired. It wasn’t until she crossed paths with Bacall that her creative flame reignited.
Their collaboration sparked the birth of Sikk Ivy—an alter ego molded by raw emotion, formative memories, and a deep love for the vibrant rave scene of the 1990s. Together, they’ve crafted a sound that lives at the crossroads of nostalgic euphoria and contemporary darkness, offering a fresh take on electro-pop that’s both infectious and introspective.
“Ice Baby Ice” is more than a debut—it's a declaration. It introduces Sikk Ivy not just as a musician, but as a fully realized artist carving out her own lane in pop’s ever-evolving landscape.
Listen to the single and dive deeper into this exciting new era for Sikk Ivy below.
Please explain what your name means?
Sikk Ivy doesn’t really mean anything. It is a way where I can be 100% myself and express everything through music, lyrics, art, and visuals… and it sounds cool
How did you start in the music industry?
I have always been into music. I joined the choir in the church where I grew up, musicals in school and performances. Since I was a kid I saw music like something magical and it hasn’t changed.
What challenges did you face as a youth in pursuit of your music dream?
The fear of having an ordinary life and not being able to do what I love the most and a lot of noes.
How working with the multi-platinum producer Peter Bacall helped you develop your debut single?
Peter is one of the most talented people I know. We’ve been working together since the beginning of everything and he has a way of hearing melodies and see how music and art stand side by side. He pushed me to believe in myself.
Describe your feelings when you’re recording music in the studio?
The studio gives me the opportunity to release all of the pent up anxiety. You know, I’m grateful for every hour in the studio, I love doing music, play with things.
What is the message behind your music?
Just feel whatever you feel and be whoever you want.
What do you fear the most in the music business?
I don’t like to put labels on stuff, which I think is the biggest problem in the music industry right now. For example, people always ask me what Spotify playlist my music should fit in, or what genre I want to create. I just want to create and it becomes what it becomes. Otherwise, it’s just boring.
That is it, for now, stay tuned for more.