Highsigh shared its single “Don’t Crowd the Eye” ahead of the debut album ‘Once Bend (Joyful Noise Recordings), out July 31, 2026. In early conversations about their new project Highsigh, Ro(b)//ert Lundberg (JOBS), John Dieterich (Deerhoof), and Matt Mehlan (Skeletons) imagined the band as a drum trio made up of non-drummers. “Like the Portsmouth Sinfonia, I love the idea of bands where everyone is trying something outside their area of expertise,” Matt Mehlan says. While ultimately not how the band proceeded, that rhythmic impulse remains at the core of their music, especially on their single “Don’t Crowd the Eye,” which is driven by a particular, shifting polyrhythmic sensibility. On this track Matt Mehlan lent lyrics and vocals. “Lyrically, I’m interested in simple moments of revelation – what’s the environment, what’s the feeling?” he says. “Which also feels like a theme across this album.”

Highsigh also recently announced dates for their album release show in New York City and album celebration in Chicago. See details below.

Album Celebration: July 26 – Chicago, IL @ ColorClub

Album Release Show: August 4 – New York City, NY @ Union Pool