Eerie Wanda - "Sleepy Eyes"

Photo by Raphael Irie

The newest single from Eerie Wanda isn't quite as lonely or dark as "Moon" is. Instead, "Sleepy Eyes" is almost boisterous and jubilant. Almost. "Sleepy Eyes" is decidedly more upbeat, and almost a dance song, if you can consider anything this minimalist and singer/songwriter-y a dance song. It certainly doesn't start out this way. It starts off with some insanely stark guitar work until Marina Tadic's vocals start. Slowly more and more instruments start meandering in, until you finally get an almost dance party. Almost.

You can watch the video for "Sleepy Eyes" below. Pet Town, the new album from Eerie Wanda, will be out January 25 on Joyful Noise. For more on Eerie Wanda, be sure to check out their Facebook and Twitter.

Eerie Wanda - "Moon"

Photo by Raphael Irie

Eerie Wanda is the creation of Marina Tadic. She was born in the former Yugoslavia, leaving the country during the Bosnian war. Her family sought asylum in the Netherlands, and is where Tadic still lives.

Her second album, Pet Town, was recorded with her other two bandmates all being separated from each other. Instead of convening in a studio, each member of the band recorded in their own homes. "Moon" comes from these sessions. It may just be knowing the backstory of the recording, but "Moon" feels lonely. I could see some describing it as haunting, but to me it feels more lonely. However, it's not sad lonely, but more factually lonely. While there is some sadness in the song, it's also positive and confident.

You can watch the video for "Moon" below. Pet Town will be released on January 25 on Joyful Noise. For more on Eerie Wanda, be sure to check them out on Facebook and Twitter.