I don’t have many concrete facts to give you regarding this EP. It arrived in my inbox without a press release, and with only the most basic of information: Tim is 21, lives in Sydney, and wrote, played, and produced the whole release at his home. If you ask me, that’s quite an impressive feat giving how good it sounds! As an aside, let this be an important lesson to any PR types: long, convoluted press releases full of spin will not make me want to listen to your music more. I’m more likely to listen to your music if it’s good. Tim Fitz is proof of this.

The first track “Disposable Youth” opens the EP magnificently: tinkling pianos and thundering drums give way to a tremendous crescendo as the song builds. If you try one song, “Disposable Youth” should be it. The percussion in “Helplessman” sounds so glitchy and unpredictable, and the acoustic ditty “Box” feels so laid-back. This is a diverse EP, and it’s all the better for it.

All up, Infinite Space is quite short, clocking in at just over 12 minutes, but this is one of its best attributes because it just works. The songs don’t drag on, and the timing feels right. The release moves and adjusts so seamlessly, changing stylistically on a regular basis. After listening, you’ll notice it’s incredibly difficult to pin-point any one sound or pigeon-hole the release. It’s also refreshing to have such a short and diverse collection of songs, and it’s amazing how much is crammed into such a small time frame. Tim’s voice sounds great, and he could easily escalate out of the whole “bedroom musician” niche. However, an artist’s live show can be a large part of that transition, and I’ve got no idea where that stands right now.

Regardless, this is some great music from someone who does everything themself. It’s a brilliant testament to the things musicians can create without a label backing them. If you have a passion for it, if you want it badly enough, then you can do it: Tim Fitz is living proof of this. Infinite Space is a great release, and trust me – you have time to listen to it and to give it a go. Enjoy it and be inspired by it, because that’s what it will do.

Grab Infinite Space EP over here from Bandcamp (you can name your own price).