An emerging indie rock band from Brisbane, SPACE&AGES' newest single 'Puzzle Piece' is a gorgeous slice of spacey-rock that glistens with the saturated heart of a romantic.
Big, pounding drums that sound as they've emerged from the salty froth of Sydney's Northern Beaches circa mid-'80s, 'Puzzle Piece' is laced with a vibrant, explorative dancing riff rich with an inquisitiveness that noodles its way around the senses.The cool vocals embrace the energy as the guitar riff builds its intensity, flirting with playful, psych-flecked goodness as the drums-bass maintain that driving rhythm that allows the song to flow effortlessly.
The track then sunbursts, overflowing with an indie charm that's equally intoxicating as frontman Phin Spence's emotive vocals grab you by the hands, dragging you to the dance floor.
Written about the ups and downs of a relationship with a commitment to see it through warts and all, the song's upbeat energy is matched by the lyrics that highlight chivalry isn't dead: 'You can cry your tears, just make sure it's in my arms.'
Ahead of the song's release on Friday (8 November), today scenestr is delighted to premiere 'Puzzle Piece'. Enjoy.
"'Puzzle Piece' is one of our most upbeat energy filled, yet deeply emotive tracks," shares Phin. "'Puzzle Piece' is written about the difficulties felt in a relationship. Not a one-sided relationship, but one where it feels like it at times.
"I think I wrote this song to crack open the can of worms that relationships aren't always a beautiful walk off into the sunset, but when things get a bit rough you shouldn't just give up. Thus 'you can cry your tears, just make sure it's in my arms'."
'Puzzle Piece' is paired with a B-side release from SPACE&AGES titled 'Bittersweet' that sees the band explore softer sonic territory. "'Bittersweet' is a melancholic, pretty folk tune that I've been wanting to release for a long time," adds Phin.
"See SPACE&AGES is an indie rock band, but who's to say we can't make a folky, acoustic song? It talks of a relationship freshly broken off, where one side is moving on with their life and the other is completely ruined. Almost the aftermath of 'Puzzle Piece' if things went wrong; and with that said, there really isn't any underlying message.
"Listen to it if you're going through a breakup and cry with it or listen to it in a happy relationship if you just like the way it sounds. I just want people to connect with the work I do."
The band will be performing at Airlie Beach Festival, which takes place 8-10 November.
