Who knew heartbreak could sound this uplifting?

Indie quartet Bloxx return with their newest single Headspace. Lifted from their debut EP of the same name, it’s an uplifting cut that shows a poppier face of the band’s sound and we’re all here for it. There’s no doubt that this is a track that will go down well in the live circuit, with its buoyant energy and rousing instrumentation.

A bright, airy guitar opens the track, before quickly being joined by the other instruments and catchy claps. Honest vocals tell a story of heartbreak and the confused mindset that occupies us after a breakup, as the question “I don’t know why you’re still on my mind” is posed. Building up to the chorus, it grows into a lively melody that is perfect for summer festivals and any time you feel like some refreshing pop. Not one to hold back on emotions, there’s a clear fire and passion driving the track forward, as vocalist Ophelia confesses “You’re fucking with my headspace”. A hint of wistful nostalgia creeps in the atmospheric bridge, which shows a more vulnerable side as the instruments drop away to leave only exposed vocals and a minimalistic electronic backing. But all is well and good, as we quickly swing back into the infectious chorus for a final party.

You can catch the band on their upcoming dates below.

April

03 – The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes

04 – The Castle & Falcon, Birmingham

05 – Tiny Rebel, Cardiff

06 – Moles Club, Bath

07 – The Forum, Tunbridge Wells

09 – Facebar, Reading

10 – Dingwalls, London

11 – O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

12 – Westgarth Social Club, Middlesbrough

13 – The Garage, Glasgow

15 – Northumbria Institute 2, Newcastle

16 – The Crescent Community Centre, York

17 – Phase One, Liverpool

18 – The Venue, Derby

19 – The Portland Arms, Cambridge

May

05 – Liverpool Sound City Festival

25 –  Dot-to-Dot Festival

June

30 – Community Festival, London

August

23 – Reading and Leeds Festival