aaamusic | On 02, Apr 2012

Blank Spaces release EP “Start!” on the 4th of April 2012. If you want a little taster of what this EP has to offer you can stream the tracks via soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/blank-spaces
According to the official Blank Spaces Facebook page these tracks were recorded in a bedroom studio which only makes this EP more impressive as the songs are all very nicely polished and of high quality. Title track “Start!” which is presumably the lead single is an upbeat track with a funky bass line and a quivering guitar riff throughout. The layered vocals tend to be quite low and blend completely into this music; it is unclear whether this is intentional or if they fade into the mix. However with the catchy rhythms and guitar grooves driving the melody, the lyrics take a backseat.
“Magic” has an 80’s electro vibe. There are subtle electronic touches throughout the track which give it a bit of an edge on the standard indie-pop song. The vocals are more diverse in this song with the lead singer hitting higher tones in falsetto. The hook has a twinge of Weezer with the melody being played alongside on guitar.
While the songs on “Start!” are all quite well written, I feel that they could use more work on the production side. It is nice to hear music that blends many different genres- but in doing so, Blank Spaces fail to truly encapsulate the true spirit of any genre fully.

Orna Lyons

★★★★★