Review: "Give Me Some Space" - Fox Stevenson
- Hanna Hathaway
- Jun 5
- 2 min read
Inspired by overstimulation, “Give Me Some Space” criticizes brain-rot bandwagoning, and mocks the uncertainty of information in a corrupt society. He sarcastically sings “no questioning what you know for sure/ no what would anyone do that for,” highlighting the infectious nature of misinformation and consequential obliviousness to real issues. Stevenson asks for “some space” to separate him from the mindless following of the majority, and conveys the frustration of “don’t tell me what I need to know,” when he is capable of informing himself- accurately. This social protest suggests historic happenings as “they might look back on us,” followed by “how are people buying the myth,” indicating the necessity and importance of the topic. What better way to comment on the status of society than to produce an action-packed song?
Stevenson begins with what sounds like a kazoo, maybe providing a less-serious intro sound to soften the punch of the track’s topic. His song presents as a medley of quick sounds that push his important message through unconventional instruments, layering, and vocals. Punk-ish bridge breaks with bold strings offer a variety of sound that is valuable to this genre. Stevenson’s steady voice brings structure to a busy beat, creating a balance in sound that works well. Additionally, multiple build ups add an urgency to the song that parallels the timely message. “Give Me Some Space” offers variability that’s paired with a consistency that promotes cohesiveness of the track. The uniqueness of production is unmatched, making it easy to recognize Stevenson’s skill and talent.
With influences like Gorillaz, Weezer, and 2000s video game music, Stevenson meshes and executes genres complimented by his own exclusive flair. He’s a singer/songwriter that plays multiple instruments. He is also a DJ and producer, and is responsible for the vocals, lyrics, and production of all his singles as well as the entire upcoming Sunk Cost Fallacy album. He also performs with a guitar, drum and vocal trio dedicated to sharing his invigorating sound, live. With millions of streams and over 800K monthly listeners, Stevenson is quite popular on Spotify and other music platforms. His most frequently streamed song, “Bruises”, has over 38 million streams on Spotify and was released in 2018. He releases Sunk Cost Fallacy in late June, and is touring in July.
Written By Hanna Hathaway
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