NMR - Dylan Ivy - The Light of the Day - Punk / Pop 2026

This has energy from the get go, the groove is addictive, and so it should be given his pedigree with bands Like Busted on his credits !

But this is Dylans gig, and hes done it really well, the vibe is hard hitting, melodic, and relentess, the chorus hook is catchy, the chord structures work well, guitar works is excellent, production is A1...get this on a summer drive paylist and turn it up !    

Dylan Ivy  - Bio

Dylan Ivy is a German-born, Liverpool-raised rock artist whose sound channels the spirit of the greatest guitar-driven music from the past six decades. Defined by crushing rhythm guitars and sharp yet deceptively simple lead work, Ivy’s style blends a progressive edge with a clear throwback to a time when rock bands were focused on making unapologetically rock music—rather than chasing pop-leaning trends.

His catalogue moves comfortably between short, high-impact commercial anthems and emotionally charged, heartfelt ballads, showcasing a dynamic approach that appeals across the heavy-to-soft spectrum. Lyrically, Ivy draws from his clinically diagnosed melancholy, embedding an honest and deeply personal perspective into his songwriting while maintaining a sense of control and refinement in his phrasing.

Ivy’s second single, Hedonism, arrives this Friday (27.02.26), revealing a heavier side to the project. The track also serves as the title piece from his forthcoming debut record, currently expected in late Spring 2026.

With his debut era taking shape, Dylan Ivy is an emerging artist with much more still to come.