Revealing a fresh single titled "The Birth of Venus," in anticipation of the artist's upcoming sophomore LP
Two Eyes (also known as -ii-) Announces Upcoming Album "Apostles of the Flesh"
The French duo Two Eyes, known for their unique blend of sounds and the coined term 'ghost wave' or 'indugaze', is set to release their highly anticipated album "Apostles of the Flesh" on October 3, 2025.
Fronted by Helène Ruzic (vocals) and Benjamin Racine (guitar/production), the band has expanded into a quartet for this new release, with the addition of David l'Huillier (drums) and Maxime Keller (Dvne, ex-Tess) on bass and keyboards.
The upcoming album promises a refined sonic identity, integrating live instrumentation and rhythm-driven experimentation. The first single off the album, "The Birth of Venus", was released on July 2025, showcasing the band's evolution.
Helène Ruzic wrote the lyrics for "The Birth of Venus" based on her personal history, exploring a woman in a heterosexual relationship giving in to the desire to sleep with another woman. The video for the single, directed by Racine, features Ruzic embodying multiple contemporary Venuses, emphasizing fluid sexuality and rejecting binary norms.
Racine aimed for a simple but powerful rhythm for "The Birth of Venus", drawing inspiration from the drummer of Daughters on tracks like "Less Sex" and "Satan in the Wait". The intention of the song, according to Racine, is to translate a certain interest in rhythm, and it serves as a prototype of tribal rock.
Two Eyes was founded in Nancy, France, in 2022, and their debut LP "Collapse" was independently released the same year. The album, characterized by dense sonic layering and introspective themes, showcased the band's distinct sound, blending elements of noise rock, industrial, shoegaze, and dark ambient textures.
While the precise musical style and influences of Two Eyes are not specified in the search results, the band has cited Nine Inch Nails, Chelsea Wolfe, Zola Jesus, and HEALTH as influences.
For more detailed information on Two Eyes, fans are encouraged to check the band's official sources, such as their social media profiles, official website, or interviews for the latest updates.
The upcoming album "Apostles of the Flesh" by Two Eyes will likely feature a mix of music genres, given their past influences that include industrial, shoegaze, and dark ambient textures. The new single "The Birth of Venus" showcases the band's evolution in music, incorporating rhythm-driven experimentation and drawing inspiration from bands like Daughters.
