Brighton-based four-piece The New Eves delight with a double A-piece ‘Red Brick / Whale Station’, hot on the heels of their mesmeric debut album
With roots in what is arguably the country’s queer cultural melting pot, it’s perhaps no surprise that The New Eves‘ music is a sponge when it comes to genres. The band have made waves recently, with a string of sold-out shows and an appearance at Primavera Barcelona ‘26 penned for next summer, and this release deems them entirely worthy of the attention.
The crisp spoken word in ‘Red Brick’ eases you in, as the almost-nostalgic background strings work their magic in building up the tension. Though there’s no ‘drop’ as such, which makes sense given the band put this piece together during a post-album-completion jam session with the remaining studio time. The lack of a climax is bitter, but in a way that only entices you in further. The synergy of the band is on full display, with each musical element complimenting the other perfectly.
As the track fades, we’re taken into the little-less grungey ‘Whale Station’. An introductory verse of spoken poetry with ominous keys and a sinister synth lead onto a much brighter track. The political commentary within the track is beautifully done and unanimously applicable to various ongoings in the world – creating a sense of awareness without letting it consume the track. This song oozes funk, and could be the perfect soundtrack to a pint in a pub on a cold autumn night. The titular ‘whale’ appears to manifest as a metaphorical figure for the unknown – I found it to resonate so well, even on first listen.
If you’re into the intoxicating femininity of PJ Harvey, Lambrini Girls, Sinéad O’Connor, or you just generally like music that makes you feel – then this is a project for you.
Listen to both ‘Red Brick‘ and ‘Whale Station‘ here:
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