If it’s possible to be aggressively laid-back, then noise rockers Wild Eyes have nailed it. Made up of four guys from Covina, they have been steadily releasing singles and EPs over the last two years. The band’s Blue Haze EP is what first caught my attention, with its patiently unfolding delicate dreamscapes, dipping every so gently into the stream of shoegaze, veering off into the world of noise, and gently cascading like a feather falling from a cloud in a dreamy daze. The quartet’s latest release, ‘Lose Your Head’, is two songs of over saturated noise, spacey vibes and cacophonous delay trails. Whether it’s an evolution or simply a maturation, the injection of gritty garage-style antics drives their sound forward. Somewhere in outer space Tame Impala and My Bloody Valentine procreated, and Wild Eyes’ “Lose Your Head” was born. The relaxed repetition of “I don’t care,” swathed in reverb, mixed with the gyration of guitar effects and crowd chatter is the sign of their true artistry. These aren’t just kids making copycat rock music. There’s intentionality and subtlety that show real promise for a full length release. Stream the two songs below from their bandcamp. – Jacqueline Caruso
