“Eyeliner” feels like the moment Freya and The Vikings really settle into their skin. As the second single from the Aussie seven-piece, it doesn’t try to overexplain itself or reach for spectacle — instead, it moves with the quiet confidence of a band that knows exactly what it’s capable of. And that confidence is well placed.
Right away, the song pulls you in with a sound that’s full-bodied and lived-in. There’s a weight to the instrumentation, but it never feels heavy for the sake of it. Guitars bite, the rhythm section drives things forward with purpose, and everything feels locked together, like a band that’s been playing these songs in sweaty rooms long before hitting record. It’s rock music that breathes, flexes, and leaves space where it matters.
The real magic, though, lies in the vocals. With three lead female vocalists sharing the spotlight, “Eyeliner” never feels one-dimensional. Voices pass the lead between them, sometimes blending, sometimes standing alone, creating a push and pull that keeps the track feeling alive. There’s attitude here, but also nuance — moments of restraint that make the louder sections hit harder. It’s not about overpowering the listener, but drawing them closer.
What’s refreshing is how natural it all feels. “Eyeliner” doesn’t sound like a band trying to prove a point or chase a trend. Instead, it comes across as a snapshot of who Freya and The Vikings are right now: confident, cohesive, and clearly enjoying the noise they’re making together. There’s personality in every corner of the song, from the tight grooves to the way the vocals play off one another.
As a preview of their upcoming 15-track debut album, “Eyeliner” does exactly what a good single should. It leaves you curious rather than satisfied, hinting at a bigger body of work without giving too much away. If this is just a taste of what’s coming later this year, then Freya and The Vikings are building something worth sticking around for — something loud, honest, and unapologetically their own.
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