The Space Between is the sixth studio album by Australian rapper Illy, released independently on 15 January 2021 through Sony Music Australia.

[9] At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, M-Phazes was nominated for Producer of the Year for work on this album.

He added "My music has always been about real life, and since last time we spoke, mine happened between albums – relationships, parties, therapy, triumphs, breakdowns, celebrations, mourning; all of it..

"[9][11] The album was completed in March 2020 and was originally set for release in May 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[12][13] Cyclone Wehner from Music Feeds said "A decade on from Long Story Short, Illy continues to diversify creatively, but he isn't sacrificing authenticity for aesthetics.