Hear Big Eyes Take Control with Their New Album, 'Stake My Claim'

Photo: Jesse Riggins

New York City has a rich legacy of rock acts from the Ramones to the Rapture, but what have you done for us lately, Big Apple? Enter Brooklyn's Big Eyes, whose latest album, Stake My Claim, merges elements of melodic punk with a garage sensibility. "'Stake My Claim' is about putting your foot down and stepping forward, “the band's frontwoman Kait Eldrigde says of the title track. "It's about taking control of your life and not letting people take advantage of your insecurities. It's about taking a long hard look at your life and working out the kinks."

Stake My Claim, which will be released on August 19 on Don Giovanni Records sees Big Eyes paralleling that message sonically by expanding their guitar arrangements and taking things to new peaks via palm-muted perfection and instantly infectious choruses. Catch Big Eyes on tour thie month. Dates below.

Aug 16 – Brooklyn NY @ Alphaville

Aug 17 – Pittsburgh PA @ Howlers

Aug 18 – Chicago IL @ Empty Bottle

Aug 19 – Milwaukee WI @ Company Brewing

Aug 20 – Madison WI @ Mickey’s Tavern

Aug 21 – Fargo ND @ The Aquarium

Aug 22 – Minneapolis MN @ Triple Rock Social Club

Aug 23 – Iowa City IA @ The Mill

Aug 24 – Ft Wayne IN @ Brass Rail

Aug 25 – Cleveland OH @ Now that’s Class

Aug 26 – Cincinnati OH @ Northside Yacht Club

Aug 27 – Columbus OH @ Rumba

Aug 28 – Buffalo NY @ Mohawk Place

Aug 29 – Boston MA @ Great Scott

Aug 30 – Kingston NY @ BSP

Sep 16-18 New Alternative Music Fest Asbury Park, NJ