Tickets To Space have a pretty simple idea of what a good life looks like. Family, close friends, love, and having the right people around as the years go by. Their new single “True” takes that idea and turns it into a lively piece of indie surf-rock with plenty of energy. The Brisbane band starts the track on a fairly relaxed note before things pick up. Once the chorus arrives, the guitars get rougher, the drums hit harder, and Fraser Stott’s vocals become much more forceful. His voice has a youthful edge that suits the song well, especially when he pushes into the louder parts of the chorus.
There is a nice sense of freedom in the way the band plays here. The song doesn’t sound overly polished, and that works in its favor. The rough guitar tones, lively drums, and energetic vocals give “True” a loose feel that fits the band’s surf-rock roots. At the center of it all is a very straightforward idea. Stott has spoken about wanting the kind of family life he grew up with, sharing that future with someone special and keeping his friends close. That comes across clearly in the song. It is about appreciating what you already have while looking forward to what might come next.
I really like how easy “True” is to connect with. It doesn’t need a complicated message to make an impression. I also enjoy the jump from the calmer sections to the louder chorus, which adds a nice bit of excitement. “True” is the third single from Tickets To Space, following “Uncovered” and “You Know Where I’ll Be Tonight”. The band’s debut single reached number 9 on the national AMRAP chart and number 3 on the AMRAP Indie chart, while their second single had a sold-out launch at Brisbane’s Cave Inn.
If you’re discovering Tickets To Space for the first time, “True” is a good place to start. Follow the band to keep up with what they do next, and add the track to your playlist if this kind of energetic, guitar-driven indie rock is your thing. The band is still early in their journey, but these first releases are giving them a solid start, and “True” shows a young group that already knows how to have some fun with their sound.
