Ex-Broadside Niles Gregory Announces Solo Project ‘Lonely Eyes.’ Drops First Single “Novocaine” - (2/5/2020)
Lonely Eyes exudes emotional rawness on “Novocaine”, available February 5 on Digital Formats via Trailing Twelve Records.
Niles Gregory (aka Lonely Eyes) has been writing and performing music around the world for nearly a decade. Only up until now, he hasn’t had a project to call his own. After leaving Broadside and taking a brief hiatus from music altogether, Gregory began touring with Andy Black (of Black Veil Brides) and decided to start releasing music under the moniker Lonely Eyes.
Hailing from Los Angeles by way of Upstate New York, Gregory’s raw and energetic vocals cut their way through the longing reflection on “Novocaine”, perfectly complementing the fusion of new wave, pop-punk and synthpop sounds that guide the track. Co-written and produced by LA-based synth-pop artist NYIKO, the style is transformative with a light, upbeat exterior contrasted by the darker emotional depth of the lyrics.
“I want your love to suffocate me / Lips were like Novocaine / I’ll never be the same”
Gregory shared that “Novocaine is about the abrupt end of a relationship and the feeling of numbness that immediately follows.” Despite the insensibility implied by the title, the track is overarched by confident and buoyant feelings while a sense of melancholy resides underneath.
“Novocaine” is out February 5th via Trailing Twelve.
Written and Recorded by Niles Gregory and Nyiko Beguin, Trailing Twelve (ASCAP)
Performed By Niles Gregory, Trailing Twelve (ASCAP)
Photography & Artwork By Niles Gregory
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LONELY EYES - Novocaine
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Released 5 February 2020
Length: 03:16
BIO
Lonely Eyes is the solo project from Niles Gregory, a songwriter, singer, photographer, and touring musician for bands including Andy Black, Mest, Broadside, and several others.
Having written, performed, and contributed to the pop-punk scene for nearly a decade, Gregory decided to create something he could call his own. Drawing from musical influences spanning The 1975, Coheed & Cambria, and Halsey, the sound of Lonely Eyes occupies a varying sonic landscape - cohesively held together by Gregory’s raw vocal energy and impeccable guitar-work.
Gregory grew up a few hours north of Albany, New York, where extracurricular activities consisted of mostly hunting and riding dirtbikes. Having little interest in the former past times, Gregory found sanctity in listening to music and learning to play guitar. At a young age, Gregory knew he wanted to perform music and tour the world. Playing in high school bands quickly transformed into touring the country and world as a guitarist, bassist, and back-up vocalist - sharing stages with the likes of Sum 41, The Used, Circa Survive, Nothing Nowhere, Real Friends and more.
After writing and touring with Broadside for over five years, Gregory left the group to explore their passion for photography. During a brief hiatus from music, Gregory completed photography projects with Urban Outfitters, Nike, and many artists and musicians. He quickly returned to touring after being asked to play with bands Point North and Andy Black (of Black Veil Brides).
On social media, Gregory shares his daily thoughts and motivations with his fans. Gregory says that he “was raised to follow what makes me happy and that I can make any dream a reality as long as I put the hard work in.”