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For Tickets to Space, the future isn’t about chasing something bigger, louder or more complicated. It’s about holding onto the things that already make life meaningful: family, friendship, love and the people you want beside you as the years roll on.
That’s the heart of ‘True’, the third single from the Meanjin/Brisbane indie surf-rock outfit, out Friday, September 11. Youthful, carefree and bursting with energy, the track looks ahead with a refreshing sense of optimism, finding something worth celebrating in a surprisingly simple vision of what a fulfilling life can be.
For a band still in the early stages of their journey, Tickets to Space have already made a strong impression. They introduced themselves earlier this year with debut single ‘Uncovered’, which climbed to number 9 on the national AMRAP chart and number 3 on the AMRAP Indie chart in June.
They followed that momentum with ‘You Know Where I’ll Be Tonight’, launching the single with a sold-out show at Woolloongabba’s Cave Inn in July. Now, ‘True’ finds the young band pushing further into the loose, rough-edged sound that is quickly becoming their own.
The track wastes little time building momentum. Roaring vocals drive it forward before it bursts into a punk-leaning chorus, with the band embracing a wiry, raucous energy that feels equal parts restless and carefree. There’s youthful angst running through the track, but it never overwhelms its optimism. Instead, the rough edges give ‘True’ an infectious sense of freedom.
At its core, though, the song is less about rebellion than it is about gratitude.
For songwriter and vocalist Fraser Stott, ‘True’ emerged from reflecting on the life he’s already had and the kind of future he hopes to build.
“I realised, writing ‘True’, that I’m grateful for what I’ve had growing up in my family, and I’d like the same sort of life,” Stott explains. “It’s an acknowledgement that sharing it with someone special is what the dream is all about.”
That dream extends beyond romance. Stott also sees his friendships as an essential part of the life he wants to carry forward.
“I also realised that my mates are a big part of my life now, and I hope they always will be,” he says.
It’s this uncomplicated sentiment that gives ‘True’ its warmth beneath all the noise. While the track comes wrapped in roaring guitars, punk-leaning energy and youthful urgency, its message is remarkably grounded: a good life doesn’t necessarily need to be extraordinary. Sometimes, it’s simply about having the right people around you.
“I think it’s a pretty simple feel-good track, and maybe that’s what we all need right now,” Stott says.
With ‘True’, Tickets to Space turn that idea into a spirited slice of indie rock. It’s a song about looking forward without losing sight of what matters in the present — about love, friendship and the ordinary moments that can ultimately become the dream.
For a young band finding its feet, there’s something fitting about that outlook. Tickets to Space aren’t rushing towards some distant version of success. They’re enjoying the ride, surrounded by the people who make it worthwhile.
‘True’ is out now.
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