Three Eyes is the moniker of California native Jewel Marsh, whose knack for sonic adventurism and appreciation of generation-spanning musical craft makes itself apparent in the project’s diverse, textured, and colorful sound palette. Conceptually, Three Eyes wishes to draw from hardships past, the evolution they inspired, and the potential of future transcendence, and transmute them all into a vast auditory landscape unlike any other.
The sound of Three Eyes is always transforming, but it might best be described as cosmic dream hop, avant-garde synth wave, and moody, atmospheric electronic. Three Eyes aims to thread their eclectic tastes – hip hop, shoegaze, jazz, experimental, alternative, soul, IDM, punk (to name a few) – into a compelling and enriching musical tapestry.
TERTIUM, the new LP from Three Eyes, follows the complex and bittersweet emotions of last year’s JUNIOR, by inching closer to sublime deliverance by way of overcoming struggles. The Three Eyes of TERTIUM is one who is willing to step into the new, unexplored realms of evolution.
The album says yes to the future, and rejects the temptation to wallow in the past. If JUNIOR was a tortured ode to the struggles of a painful history, TERTIUM is a musical love letter to the possibilities of transformation – an exploration of who one might hope to become in the quest for wholeness.
With intricate production, lush soundscapes, and introspective lyricism, TERTIUM is a stunning follow-up to JUNIOR, showcasing Three Eyes’ continued growth and mastery of their sound. Tracks like “Rueful in Blue” and “Gone Fishing” offer up soaring synth lines and irresistible grooves, and showcase Three Eyes’ ability to create hypnotic, otherworldly atmospheres. It’s a mystical and mesmerising journey.
Overall, TERTIUM is a testament to Three Eyes’ unique artistic vision and talent for crafting immersive, emotionally resonant music. Fans of experimental electronic music and those looking for a sonic journey through the depths of the self will find plenty to love here.