Empty Spaces Release Blistering New High Energy Single ‘In Motion’ (Irish Rock)
‘In Motion’ is the blistering debut single from Empty Spaces, building on the momentum from their 2024 debut ‘Do You Wanna Be The One’ which caught the attention of Hot Press, Ragged Cast, Belfast 24/7 Radio and Rock N Load, amongst others. Their sophomore offering is a heads down assault that doesn’t waste one second of it’s three minute run time. ‘In Motion’ is ready to move swathes of people is sweaty clubs or have the nose bleeds in stadiums singing along in unison. An anthemic power house that builds on hook after hook. The band draw on rock royalty influences in the shape of Foo Fighters, Nirvana and Royal. ‘In Motion’ is your summer soundtrack for when it needs to be fast and loud.
The band consist of tight bro’s from way back when; Stephen (vocals/guitar) and Rahul (bass/vocals) who were later joined by Paul (guitar/vocals) and Alex (drums). Taking their name from a Pink Floyd song, as a nod to another influence and facet of their sound. The band have started to imbue the name with their own meaning. Song writing happens in a very organic way with members bringing in ideas to the practice room to see if they pass the Empty Spaces litmus test, the band then bring their respective hammers to the anvil, working through ideas, allowing the song to take shape.
Empty Spaces – In Motion (Spotify Link)
A high energy, pedal to the metal, amps dialled to 11, snarling beast of a band. The four piece have been making a name for themselves on both Belfast and Dublin live music scenes. Building a reputation for high energy, mosh-pit inducing intense live shows. It’s this energy we hear on ‘In Motion’, as it rips out of the speakers from the outset. Alex’s gargantuan drums announce the start of the track and orchestrates the push/pull throughout. After a taut verse, the song starts to open up with a double time pre-chorus, which in any other song would easily act as a chorus, but as Stephen and Paul stomp on their distortion pedals we are hit with a tsunami of guitars as the chorus hits. Their call and response dual vocals are used to devastating effect as they build hook after hook. Rahul’s bass is the rock this house was built on, providing an unshakable foundation for the band to cut loose. As we reach the mid-way point some Iron Maiden-esque guitars offer a slight respite before the band take it home, a half time tempo change into a double time chorus will leave even the most ardent of headbangers with noodle neck. The band know the importance of a vocal hook which they deal out here in spades, for all the crashing drums and tinnitus induing guitars, at the centre are Stephens vocals, line after line getting trapped in your head.
‘In Motion’ is a statement of intent that helps cement the band as contenders for the crown, capturing the visceral energy they bring to their live show, they deliver a hefty slab of rock n roll. They don’t set out to reinvent the wheel but they’ll have a few beers with you while they give it a spin.