An ARIA Award winning artist, Australian rapper, singer-songwriter Illy will deliver his next musical chapter this summer, with his sixth studio album 'The Space Between' set to drop in January.
His latest release is the indie rock stylings of 'Cheap Seats' featuring Brisbane punks WAAX."'Cheap Seats' is all about remembering how good the simple things are," Illy says, "like the happiness you feel when having the piss taken out of you by your oldest friends. It's about always keeping a young spirit."
An album he recorded across three years, between his home town of Melbourne and international stops including New York, LA, and Berlin, 'The Space Between' also features collaborations with Guy Sebastian ('Lonely'), G Flip ('Loose Ends') and NZ local Robinson on the ARIA gold single 'Lean On Me'.
Illy declares this record his most personal to date, diving deep into experiences and moments that have defined his life and perspective.
"'The Space Between' is about change. How much there is from one point to the next, and how those trips – not the destinations – define us.
"My music has always been about real life, and since last time we spoke, mine happened between albums, relationships, parties, therapy, triumphs, breakdowns, celebrations, mourning; all of it.
"I learnt a lot. About me and people around me. Who's there for a good time, who's there for a long time, and who was never really there at all.
"I learnt to keep it moving, but also to stop and appreciate where you're at, because the one constant is change. I'm thankful for all of it. It all made this album."
'The Space Between' is slated for release on 15 January, 2021. Pre-order it.
'The Space Between' Tracklisting
1. Wave2. Loose Ends feat G Flip
3. No Feelings
4. Codes
5. Mirror feat Wrabel
6. I Myself & Me
7. Last Laugh
8. Cheap Seats feat WAAX
9. Then What
10. Lean On Me feat Robinson
11. Race to the Bottom
12. Lonely feat Guy Sebastian
13. The Space Between
14. Best Mistakes
