BY DEMI MARSHALL
Indie-pop band Early Eyes engages listeners with their new single “Marigolds.” Originally formed on a college campus as a hobby, Early Eyes has rooted themselves in the Minnesota music scene, and consists of Jake Berglove (vocals/guitar), Joe Villano (guitar), John O’Brien (guitar), Des Lawrence (bass), and Wyatt Fuller (drums).
Named one of the Best New Bands 2017 by local venue First Avenue, and nominated Best New Band 2018 by Minneapolis City Pages, the band is certainly blooming. “Marigolds” provides a perfect balance of catchy lyrics and effortless build, indulging listeners in a glowing, serene single.
Opening with soft vocals and piano, I instantly got a homegrown feel from this song. It felt like being in the room with someone showing you a song they wrote, both homey and refreshing. Early on, the song breaks through with rhythmic claps, guitar, horns, and a bright, upbeat tone. All of these different instruments and background vocals give a lot of depth and texture to the song, so it never feels flat.
About midway through the song, there is a brief focus on a drum beat that gives a crisp sound and variation to the rhythm. What I like about this song is the small moments like this that maintain an interesting and varying sound. Even though the chorus is short and simple, the song doesn’t feel repetitive because of the little hints of fresh sounds throughout. The vocals are soft, sweetly guiding you through the lyrics, almost like telling a story. This allows listeners to feel more individually connected to the song.
“Marigolds” is the perfect song to welcome springtime. It is sure to brighten your mood and allow for a few minutes of blissful relaxation. Be sure to check out this new single, as well as the rest of Early Eyes’ music.