Sometimes happenstance can foster something that in unexpectedly great. In the case of Phoebe Little and Jas Scott, it was a coincidental meeting at a writing camp in Normandy where their interaction began. Even that encounter was circumstantial as it was producer James Sanger who connected the two together after hearing something in both of the women and understanding that they would be a perfect musical match. He was right. That pairing led to Little and Scott forming the band SpaceAcre and spawning so far, one of the best records this year with their debut EP Overthrown.

Whilst short in length, ‘Overthrown’ is an amalgamation of cinematic arrangements and ear-grabbing melodies that is nothing short of perfection. ‘Landslides’ kicks off the record with plucky chords coinciding with the serene sound of birds as a moody bass line enters, acting as the heartbeat. Phoebe Little’s pure and airy vocals are literally gripping from the first line further taking you down her journey to the point where it’s easy to completely ignore the fact that there are no drums throughout the song. ‘I Thought You’d Never Ask’ is less than two minutes in time, a post-classical meets new age electronic piece acting more like a moody intro to the next track. ‘So I’ll Run On’ is that continuation cut which kicks in with smacking drums and a quaking bass line. Again Little executes subtle commands as she uses her voice like an oracle giving plans of an exodus to citizens of another planet in some far off galaxy. The epic instrumentation emits urgency as these gorgeous strings interact with ghostly harmonies and space age effects. ‘Overthrown’ follows with that breathing moment with Phoebe Little delivering broken pattern vocal structures as light drum kicks roll in before being dominated by rumbling, fizzing synths and a thundering bass line. The tune again morphs into a soundtrack-esque offering. ‘Way Over’ rounds out the EP. Providing seconds of a peaceful space with upright bass play, SpaceAcre soon blast off with punching drums, echoing claps and sequenced harps, as Little sings of being completely over someone and taking flight into the next chapter of life for the better.

Overthrown is a musical masterpiece that leaves you craving more. On one hand, it’s easy to wish that this was a full-length record, yet perhaps that this deliverance, clocking just under 16 minutes in length, forces you to revisit the EP again and again, allowing to absorb every lyric, note and production aesthetic that makes it so special. Overall SpaceAcre have created a true work of art that will stand the test of time.