The Spikes Let Indie Pop Theatre Waltz in with Baroque Darkness in ‘Dancing (in the Palm of My Hand)’ –

Almost 30,000 streams in just three weeks have already proved the magnetic hold of The Spikes’ latest single, Dancing (in the Palm of My Hand). With the official video offering a candid peek into its orchestration, the prelude unfurls as indie cinema in itself, pulling listeners into the creative nirvana of Iago Haussman’s mind. The track’s filmic shadow only heightens the neo-noir pull, pushing it deeper into the alt-indie psyche.

Like an heir to Nick Cave’s poetic gravitas, The Spikes twists darkness into something debonair. Yet to suggest stylistic mimicry would cheapen the artistry. The baroque flourishes, the orchestral grace, and the theatrical strut belong to The Spikes alone. There’s a sophistication in the arrangement that avoids pastiche entirely, letting the ebb and flow of moody grandeur breathe with innovation. It’s theatre for the soul, dressed in indie pop regalia with a swagger that signals a true cult figure rising.

Behind the music lies a multidisciplinary artist fluent in cinema, poetry, and painting. Born in Rome and shaped by a youth spent on film sets, Iago has turned The Spikes into more than a project; it’s an evolving persona stretching across art forms. With a background that spans punk roots in Delicate Prey, visual exhibitions, and poetry readings, his creative identity carries both weight and intrigue. Now splitting time between Berlin and New York, he’s gearing towards a full-length album in 2026, with singles paving the way.

Dancing (in the Palm of My Hand) is now available on all major streaming platforms – including YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast