Morey’s characteristic pensive lyrics shine through on Still Life, which also has songs co-written by his spouse and Eyes bandmate Katie Morey (Katie Preston, Pleistocene). The record's sound is rounded out by Cammy Enaharo (Cammy Enaharo & Dessert, Gold Koa) on bass and vocals, Mikaela Davis (Mikaela Davis & Southern Star) on vocals, and Joe Parker (Attic Abasement) on percussion and vocals. Fans of Morey’s work might recall a more expansive lineup for his previous work with The Eyes. On 2017’s Mt. Doom, more than 20 different artists were credited in the album’s liner notes. With pared-back personnel, Morey is able to fully explore the alt-country/indie folk sounds that make up much of Still Life. “I think this record has a focus and a clarity that the albums I’ve made in the past haven’t,” Morey says. “The writing on the album feels more simple and immediate to me, trying to say as much with as little as possible. There's a space between everything on the record that lets you look at it and take it in.”

"...a magical sweep of evocative Americana; a dusty landscape of swelling hearts, broken dreams, and a series of beautiful songs" - GoldFlakePaint on previous record Mt. Doom

Recorded in Morey’s home attic studio and mixed and mastered at the Tiny Tape Room in Nashville, Tennessee, Still Life is part ‘70s Dylan, part Teenage Fanclub – contemplative, soft, but with a sharp edge of longing.

Ben Morey has long been a linchpin in the western New York music scene. He is known for his past work with indie-rock band Howlo and the psych-pop group Dumb Angel. The upcoming full-length album, Still Life, marks his second collaboration with The Eyes.