Today, we feel more than enthusiastic to host the exclusive track premiere of SpaceAcre‘s ‘So, I’ll Run On‘ on Last Day Deaf. The track will be officially out this Friday, July 24th and is a more than great taster for the band’s debut EP ‘Overthrown‘ due out on August 28th! After their ace debut single ‘Landslides‘ the alt-pop duo, based between France and the U.K., deliver another haunting, ethereal gem with elusive keys and atmosphere reminiscent of the early-era 4AD releases. The power of this duo lies on the fact they lavishly gift us with celestial melodies, balancing ideally between past & present, blending ancient with futuristic, combining soaring harmonies with poignant lyrics.
An instant classic!
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Alt. pop duo SpaceAcre return with a powerful yet ethereal new offering ‘So, I’ll Run On’, lifted from the band’s debut EP ‘Overthrown’ due this September.
The band detail the song: “’So, I’ll Run On’ is the track which has pushed us creatively the most so far. We wrote it in response to a cinematic string section that Jas wrote and recorded. The string section is the question (and will be released later with the full EP) and ‘So, I’ll Run On’ is the answer. Partially observational and partially personal, this song explores the theme of prejudice, and we had to dig really deep for the lyrics.”
SpaceAcre formed by complete accident in mid 2019 while its members, Phoebe Little (lead vocals, guitar, keys) and Jas Scott (vocals, bass, synths, cello), were at a writing camp in Normandy. Producer James Sanger (Brian Eno, The Cure) arranged the collaboration after he was sent a recording of Phoebe’s voice by a friend. Scott’s obsession with electronica, cinematic music and unusual time signatures combined with Little’s love of strong melodies, introspective lyrics and story-telling come together to form an unlikely synthesis.
They explain: “The rest of the EP evolved from (debut track) “Landslides” as we gradually discovered our sound and started to push our creative process, playing with different starting points and approaches. We love being in the studio with James as the vibe and energy are amazing and you never know when a moment of manic inspiration is about to hit. It’s an EP that is close to our hearts as some of these stories are pretty personal. It’s mainly about conflict; internal battles, prejudice and complex relationships.”
The pair have an unusual approach to songwriting, often starting with an obscure string loop of Jas’ creation and together writing the song in response to it. With influences ranging from Goldfrapp, Little Dragon and Jeff Buckley to The Weepies, their sound is a blend of strings, driving riffs, layers of synths and electronic beats contrasted with pure vocals, strong melodies and close harmonies. Phoebe’s voice effortlessly switches between moments of gutsy abandon and heart wrenching vulnerability.
Jas is an identical twin and one of seven sisters. When her twin went off to dance college to become a ballet dancer, Jas conversely went to study Fine Art, but during her studies joined her first band and at that point realised that music was what she wanted to do. She finished the course, then went on to study music, but still makes art installations in her bedroom. Phoebe had ambitions to become a pro footballer until she was given her first electric guitar, but she can still do 100 keepie-uppies and always takes a football with her when travelling. The band have a mutual love of Sci-Fi, in particular the film “The Fifth Element”, and readily admit they will die happy if one of SpaceAcre’s songs ever gets synced in a Sci-Fi movie