by shelly decaigny
We can all use a musical escape right now, and the Minneapolis indie-pop band Early Eyes has delivered. They took a free-spirited approach while creating their latest project, Sunbathing EP. This EP offers listeners a feel-good and mellow vibe. While life has been a lot more tense in recent months, Sunbathing is sort of a retreat to the more carefree pre-pandemic days.
The EP begins with the new single “Wander,” a track that provides a means for lifting the weight of the world and looking forward to more lighthearted days. It sets the stage for the listening experience to come.
Though the heaviness of life can sometimes cloud out optimism, music has a way of bringing positivity and hope back into view. The song “Clarity” helps to do just that. Throughout Minneapolis, and across the country, we have witnessed a revolution. Though we have a lot of work left to do, we can now see hope for a brighter future. The feeling of hope is certainly present in this song.
The next track, “Better at Home,” is also relevant to the times we are living in. The lyrics really resonate with me. This song offers a representation of finding the balance between being grateful for all that we have and feeling discouraged by the way things are.
“Marigolds” is upbeat and refreshing. The song is a reminder of how we can miss what is right in front of us when we get too caught up in the insignificant. Feeling uncomfortable in our own skin can distract us from seeing the people and the world around us. It is an interestingly positive approach to self-reflection.
“Sunbathing,” the title track, is reminiscent of a street dance on a warm Minnesota summer day – a cold drink in your hand and a soft blowing breeze. It is the perfect ending to this delightfully thoughtful EP.