Lily Kershaw - Now & Then Official

While the album as a whole features "sleeker pop production" than her debut, "Now & Then" serves as a bridge back to her earlier, more intimate acoustic style.

Kershaw considers Arcadia a meant to be heard as a "journey and an infinite loop". Lily Kershaw - Now & Then

The track is primarily built on delicate fingerpicking on an acoustic guitar. Some critics noted atmospheric additions, such as a rich, husky organ or accordion, which add a "melancholic autumn" feel. While the album as a whole features "sleeker

Written during a session at producer Ben Cooper’s studio, it was the last song written for Arcadia but the first to be released. Context Within Arcadia Some critics noted atmospheric additions, such as a

"Now & Then" is noted for its , intentionally designed to sound honest and visceral.

Kershaw’s voice is described as "angelic and otherworldly," providing a "brutally fragile performance" that carries the emotional weight of the lyrics.