Local Natives’ New Song Will Only Play If You Close Your Eyes

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Local Natives have shared their new song “I Saw You Close Your Eyes.” Before you settle in to listen to the song on its website CloseYourEyes.net, the band have a very specific set of instructions that you’ll need to follow. “In order for this experience to work best, please turn the lights off in your room and turn the brightness up on your laptop,” begins the directions. “If you’re wearing glasses, remove them for a moment. Then click the link to grant access to your eyes below, position your head about 12 inches from the screen and close your eyes when you're ready to listen.” The website will then utilize your computer’s camera, and the song will only play if you keep your eyes closed the entire time. If you’re ready for all that, check it out here.

The band have also shared their cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Tusk.” Not only did they record the song, but they made the recording in the same studio where Fleetwood Mac recorded their original. It’s part of a new Spotify series called “Music Happens Here.” Check it out below, and revisit Pitchfork’s Sunday Review of Tusk.

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