An indie musician from Melbourne who fuses together his love of soul and R&B, Spenser is a self-proclaimed 'wannabe crooner' who simply wants to bop around on stage singing sweet harmonies backed by lush melodies.
A self-taught producer who first began playing music in his high school jazz band, Spenser has played with a number of groups but has since focussed on his own solo recordings.Inspired by the likes of David Bowie, Chet Baker, Morrissey and Tyler, the Creator, Spenser's second solo release is titled 'Daze Without You' – a bittersweet song about those feelings you have when you realise the special someone in your life will eventually go away.
"I made this song to break myself out of the mould I was subconsciously putting myself in," Spenser says.
"My band Threads had just broken up and I'd been playing this fast, flash and clear cut indie music, which was good, but after a while each song just began to sound the same."
Featuring backing vocals from Melbourne actress Jessie Rowe, 'Daze Without You' is a youthful, hazily exuberant slow jam with a chilled intensity that seemingly glides forever.
Ahead of the song's release tomorrow, scenestr is stoked to premiere 'Daze Without You' today. Enjoy.
"I wanted this one to be so lush and so pretty but also solid," adds Spenser. "I know that with my wispy voice, I need something super solid to stand on. I honestly just want to play it live and bop around."
Possessed by a mantra that the art of songwriting should be "protected at all costs", Spenser is currently working to bring together a live band claiming that shows are the only way to "express my true character" and allow "the songs to take on their true meaning".
