Space Between

Hey there, Zoo Freaks! The Zoo Crew is groovin’ to the soulful vibes of "Space Between" by Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves. This hard-rockin’ track from their 2023 double album, TERRA FIRMA, is a fan favorite, and it’s got a gritty edge that makes you wanna crank it up. According to 93.3 WMMR, who named the band their Local Shots Artist of the Month in July 2023, "Space Between" captures the raw energy of Nick’s journey growing up, with a sound that echoes the best of ‘60s and ‘70s rock. Nick himself has said in interviews that this song is about the push and pull of life’s challenges, reflecting a universal struggle with its driving riffs and heartfelt lyrics. It’s no wonder fans on Facebook have been raving about its live performances, with one fan at a 2022 Ardmore Music Hall show calling it “a straight-up banger that had the whole crowd moving.”

Diving into the song’s backstory, Nick shared in a 2023 Viberate interview that "Space Between" was born out of a late-night jam session with his bandmates, where they wanted to channel something heavier yet still soulful. The lyrics, like “So you’re just venting, respecting’s not ending,” hint at personal reflection, and fans on Instagram have speculated it’s about navigating relationships under pressure. The band’s official YouTube channel dropped a live version of the track from a 2022 show, showcasing Nick’s blistering guitar solos that stretch the song into a seven-minute epic. Fun fact: the song’s recording process was almost derailed by a power outage at their Philly studio, but Nick and the crew powered through with a generator, as he recounted in a Grateful Web post. That’s the kind of dedication that makes this tune hit so hard!

Now, let’s talk about how Nick Perri got his start. Hailing from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Nick was born on May 15, 1984, and grew up surrounded by music, thanks to his parents, Mary and Dante. His younger sister, Christina Perri, would later become a pop star, but Nick was the first to dive into the scene. As a teen, he was already shredding guitar and starring in high school theater, even landing the lead in The King and I. By 16, he co-founded the blues-rock band Silvertide in 2001, which exploded onto the Philly scene with their debut EP, American Excess, in 2002. Their 2004 album, Show and Tell, led to tours with giants like Van Halen and Mötley Crüe. Nick’s early years were a whirlwind—signed young, he went from wearing a tie at an all-boys school to rocking stages in Japan, as he told American Songwriter. After Silvertide, he played with legends like Perry Farrell and Matt Sorum, honing his craft before forming The Underground Thieves in 2018, a band he calls his “family” on X.

For all you Zoo Freaks wanting to connect with Nick and the band, check out their official website at nickperrimusic.com, where you can grab merch like autographed vinyls of TERRA FIRMA. Follow their vibe on Facebook, where they’ve got over 17,000 fans sharing tour updates, or catch behind-the-scenes clips on Instagram at @nickperri. On X, Nick drops tour dates and interacts with fans, so give him a shout! For fan communities, the Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves Fan Group on Facebook is a hot spot for Zoo Freaks to swap setlists and show pics. There’s also a fan-run site, nickperrifans.com, packed with tour recaps and rare photos. So, keep it locked to THE ZOO, and let’s keep the "Space Between" vibes rollin’!