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On a sunny July evening I met Early Eyes, an eclectic alternative band with a growing following of young fans. From humble origins practicing in the University of Minnesota dorms, to selling out First Avenue 7th Street Entry, Early Eyes are slowly becoming fixtures of the Midwestern music scene. After their Summerfest show we had a lengthy talk at a picnic table overlooking Lakeshore State Park. We were fast friends and we covered topics ranging from biopics to making music more accessible to young people. Listen in for a chance to hear our conversation and their surprise announcement of another upcoming EP. All polaroid proceeds will go towards Planned Parenthood.

I had the opportunity to talk with Kristyn and Jared, the husband and wife duo behind *repeat repeat, backstage at their Summerfest show. Immediately I was struck by their warm demeanor, colorful style, and desire to create music that transcends demographic boundaries. With a recent Rolling Stones mention and a diligent work ethic, it would be no surprise to me if *repeat repeat makes it big in the coming years. In this interview we talked about the ‘Girlfriend’ music video, surf-rock critics and the ambiguity of their sound. All proceeds from the sale of their polaroid will go to the Animal Legal Defense Fund.