Marbled Eye

"Oakland, California’s Marbled Eye re-enters the plot with their latest offering Forever. Formed in the Bay Area in 2016 by Guitarists Chris Natividad, Michael Lucero, drummer Alex Shen, and bassist Andrew Oswald, Marbled Eye swiftly recorded their first 2 EP’s and began touring the US garnering notoriety for their propulsive post-punk music. Stylized by deadpan vocals, linear and tight rhythms, and tangled, angular guitar ingenuity, Marbled Eye are a fierce addition to the turntable for lovers of bands like The Fall, ECSR, and This Heat. In 2018, the group self-recorded and released their debut LP Leisure- a highly coveted album by burgeoning punks and record-heads alike. From there, Marbled Eye extensively toured the US and Europe earning recognition as a palpable live force. Building up to their next release, Andrew Oswald left Marbled Eye and was replaced by Digital Regress operator, Ronald Portugal. In 2024, with the addition of Portugal’s methodical bass-work, Marbled Eye conjured their latest LP Read The Air, a modern cornerstone for fans of contemporaries Institute, Uranium Club, and RMFC. Now, The group has aligned to release their new 6-song 12” EP, Forever- A hopeful nod for the future of punk rippers Marbled Eye.

"With Forever, Marbled Eye carves a deeper path along their singular journey into the future of punk. The music on Forever takes a step deeper into the void, the group accessing powerful studio magic to craft bigger and bolder hooks. The first song “Fade Away” is propelled by glitchy drums as it takes a few hard-left turns, growing into a deep-fried, fresh punk vision. From there the EP only gains strength, “Something’s Different” is an instant classic with its catchy melodies and memorable chorus pulsing as the off-kilter guitar-work swirls. “Stubborn Mind” is an astute, sterile punk tune that brings to mind the early work of Aussie legends Total Control. The rest of the EP follows suit, the group's punchy, vigorous rock and roll synergy colored by abstract and drab lyrical imagery. In total, Forever is a fresh spotlight on Marbled Eye’s continuous growth and prolific output as major contributors to the modern post-punk playbook. Marbled Eye is Forever." – Sims Hardin