Spaced
- George Jesse
- Oct 10
- 2 min read
Conductors of Chaos.
Buffalo, New York has long been a breeding ground for hardcore greatness. Maybe it’s the snow, maybe it’s the grit — but bands like Snapcase, Buried Alive, Every Time I Die, and Slugfest laid the foundation for a thriving DIY scene. In that same spirit, Spaced has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts to carry the torch.
Formed in 2019, Spaced wasted no time making noise. Their early demo and the 2022 Album Spaced Jams set the tone for what they call “far-out hardcore” — a fusion of psychedelic textures, crushing riffs, and raw rage, fronted by one of the most charismatic vocalists in the game. With This Is All We Ever Get released via Revelation Records and their forthcoming EP No Escape on Pure Noise, the band has carved out a space in hardcore’s ever-evolving landscape.
Best of all, they’re not gatekeepers — they’re inclusive, fun, and unapologetically wild. Expect windmills, finger pointing singalongs, and a sound that nods to old-school legends like Gorilla Biscuits while putting a fresh, chaotic twist on the genre.
At the heart of Spaced is Lexi Reyngoudt, a frontwoman who doesn’t just perform — she detonates. Her vocals are fierce, her presence magnetic, and her joy absolutely infectious. Whether screaming into the mic or leading a chant, Reyngoudt brings a sense of celebration to the chaos, making Spaced a gateway band for newcomers and a breath of fresh air for scene veterans.
Their crossover appeal seems undeniable. Spaced has shared stages with Knocked Loose, Strife, Snapcase, Jimmy Eat World, and KneeCap, proving they can hold their own across genres and generations. From hardcore festivals to mixed-genre bills, they’ve become known for turning unfamiliar crowds into frenzied fans.
In a time when genre lines blur and authenticity reigns, Spaced is exactly what hardcore needs: a band that honors its roots while planting new ones. Buffalo gave them the soil — now they’re growing wild.
Photos by George Jesse, for Live! In Person and Personal
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