Caught between shoegazer and 80s indie pop influences, Brooklyn trio Lazyeyes just released a new EP entitled "New Year" that offers a perfect balance of the two. Opening single "Islip" (streaming) blends vocal melodies reminiscent of The Smiths with a more expansive guitar sound (and use of reverb). References to the most jangly of bands are immediately confirmed with the following track, " New Year," which squarely belongs in the dream pop realm (and quite appropriately so, since new years inspire dreams of an improved life). The punchy tendencies of the earlier singles comes out in the two remaining tracks on the EP. Check out also "Windowsill" a mid tempo that will intrigue fans of the British sound of the late 80s / early 90s (think anything from Stone Roses to Ride). Lazyeyes will be playing at the Acheron tomorrow (02.13) with Haybabies and Warcries.
