Copenhagen-based hardcore band Eyes has officially signed with Prosthetic Records, marking a significant step in their trajectory. Their third full-length album, Spinner, is set for release on April 25 via the Los Angeles label. To coincide with the announcement, Eyes have dropped the lead single “Better” along with a music video.
Vocalist Victor Kaas frames Spinner as a loosely connected narrative, drawing inspiration from early 1980s anime and the psychological weight of youth and early adulthood. The album takes cues from manga author Asano Inio, specifically Goodnight Punpun and Dead Dead Demon’s De De De Destruction, embedding a world where trauma is dissected and left behind.
“Spinner tells a loose story through the lens of a fictional early 80’s anime episode and introduces a cast of various characters throughout the ten songs, all based on situations, states of mind, and personality traits of myself,” Kaas explains. “The album was written as a way to process traumas throughout youth and early adulthood and leave them behind in a world similar to what I used to escape to.”
“Better” – A Statement of Intent
“Better” serves as the album’s opening statement, setting the tone both thematically and sonically. Short, intense, and direct, it reflects Kaas’ internal struggle with self-improvement.
“It’s about wanting to improve as a musician, as a band, as a person. But no matter what your intentions are, there will always be someone who will put you down. Sometimes that person is yourself,” he states.
Following the success of their previous album, Congratulations, and relentless live shows, Eyes entered the studio in the fall of 2024 to record Spinner. With members also involved in the heavy, dystopian soundscapes of LLNN, the band embodies the Copenhagen underground scene’s restless energy. Spinner sees them refining their sound, pushing towards a punchier and groovier hardcore approach while shedding some of their previous noise-rock tendencies.
A shift in writing dynamics played a major role in shaping the record. This time, the band opted for an in-studio writing process, allowing a more focused approach to song structure and dynamics. The result is an album that leans into hardcore and metal, finding power in precision while retaining the band’s unhinged energy.
“We trusted each other more on this record. Even when an idea seemed too much or too dumb, we saw it through,” the band notes.
The album’s themes play out through a cast of characters, each representing different aspects of trauma and self-reflection. One notable figure is The Captain, introduced in track three—a disciplined Navy officer who crumbles under the weight of responsibility. His struggles manifest physically in the album’s world, as a backpack growing larger until he inevitably sinks. Spinner transforms these metaphorical burdens into tangible experiences, making each track a distinct chapter in an overarching narrative.
Recorded at The Village and Provo Studios in Copenhagen and produced by Jacob Bredahl, the album channels the unpredictable, chaotic energy of the band’s live performances. Mastering duties were handled by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, ensuring the record’s raw intensity is fully realized.
The album also features guest vocal appearances from Selma Bahner (Feral Nature, Tower) on “The Captain” and Jesse Matthewson (KEN Mode) on “Save Face on a Regular Basis,” adding further depth to the record’s sonic and thematic palette.
