“holy friend, the new album from Oakland lo-fi duo dog eyes, is cornucopia of hushed & humble mini-epics. Across holy friend there’s ethereal twee on “fair,” patient slowcore on “rusty, my dog,” mossy indie folk on “drive” and economical bedroom pop on “moment,” available everywhere today. Each, in its own way, glows with hope from the inside out, radiating the same kind of familiarity and warmth as a conversation with an old friend.“
“‘moment’ is a song about love, of the fleeting variety. I like to call them butterfly loves. When you see a butterfly you know it’s about to fly away and just as a moment happens you know it will pass. You can simultaneously appreciate this version of love and hope for more. ‘If I could hold this moment in my hands, I’d’”
I shared an excerpt from the press release for the full album and also a little quote about one single that we received in our submission inbox. The first single from this album was already covered by us:
I’ve been really excited about an upcoming album release, but the timeline has been so drawn out that I occasionally forget what has already been covered. When I sit down to write about a new single, I sometimes realize that we’ve already discussed it. The album is set to be released in August, and the three singles that have been released so far are really promising. They have a great indie folk-pop sound that instantly captures your attention. I’ve been playing these songs on repeat, and they give me strong vibes of Alex G, which, as a dedicated fan, I’m really pleased about. I can listen to slacker, lo-fi indie folk bedroom rock any day of the week. These songs also have a pop quality to them, which adds to their catchiness and makes them really easy to connect with. I’m eagerly looking forward to the full album release, which is less than 3 weeks away now. The album will be out via Grand Jury Music (home of my favorite Jordana) on cassette or vinyl on August 16. In the meantime, I’ll be indulging in these two standout tracks on repeat.
Written by Filip Zemcik
