Establishing the mood with a dimensional guitar soundscape and textured drums, Space Memory Effect open Blue with cerebral and metaphorical lyrics, expanding with an 80s adjacency. The song exudes poetic prowess as Amy Wallace brings to life her lived reality and emotions with colour.
We appreciate the cinematic allure that manifests with the song. There is no doubt that Blue would be perfect for a range of sync deals – perhaps an episode of My Life With the Walter Boys, or a TV show like Upload.
The vocal harmonies that emerge from Trevor Lewington add dynamism to the piece, and his instrumentation across guitars, bass, and all mixing and production is masterful. We appreciate the high emotional quotient of the middle eight and the guitar solo that follows. After an anthemic build, the stripped back finale is simply sublime, and leaves us yearning for more!
Speaking on the release, writer and vocalist Amy confesses, “The original spark for Blue came from a situation at work that left me feeling dismissed and frustrated. Someone made me mad, and it bummed me out. Writing the chorus helped me process that moment. It wasn’t planned – I just sat down and it came out. The song evolved over time, but that initial feeling is still in there.”
We learn that Blue is the first song co-written by Space Memory Effect’s Amy and Canadian musician Trevor, a partnership that began in 2019 and has since evolved into an ongoing creative collaboration.
The song has been released as the opening track in Amy’s new single series From Here I Dream, which marks her third album cycle. Blue is designed to reflect her deeply personal, experimental approach to songwriting and explores themes of memory, emotional reclamation, and creative renewal.
As for their inspirations, Amy cites André Breton, Natalie Merchant, Tori Amos, and Elvis Costello. She adds, “The original concept began as a stream-of-consciousness piece inspired by surrealist writing, particularly Breton’s approach to image and free association. Vocally and lyrically, I’ve always resonated with the emotional clarity and phrasing of Natalie Merchant and Tori Amos, while Elvis Costello’s ability to balance edge with melody has stayed with me as a writer.”
Naturally, we are in awe, and have added Blue to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Space Memory Effect, including Lonely Love Song, and Maybe We’re Lost!