Wicklow's ILA makes her boldest move yet

Music Review | 3rd Nov, 2025 ILA

Wicklow’s own ILA (Isobel Livermore Atkinson) has never been one to stick to a single sound. Over the past few years, she’s bounced fearlessly between genres, pop-rock, country, indie-pop, jazz, even funk disco, each release revealing a different layer of her artistry, tied together by soaring vocals and honest storytelling.

At just 23, ILA is stepping into a whole new chapter. Teaming up for the first time with producer Dave Skelton, she’s dropped her most ambitious track yet, Unforgettable.

Built on lush violins, sweeping strings, and powerful French horns, Unforgettable blends classic orchestral drama with a slick modern production that feels both timeless and radio-ready. Lyrically, it’s all heart—reflecting on a love that once felt unbreakable and the bittersweet realization that forever doesn’t always last.

I wanted this song to sound as big as the feeling it describes,” says ILA. “The orchestra, the horns, the strings are there to carry the emotion of looking back on a love that once felt eternal and finding the courage to move on. - ILA

With Unforgettable, ILA isn’t just experimenting, she’s evolving. And if this track is anything to go by, she’s quickly becoming one of Ireland’s most exciting young voices.

ILA - Unforgettable

The single, Unforgettable, is available through all streaming platforms.

Photo Credit: ILA