I saw Big Eyes open for Against Me! in a glorified dive bar a few years back during the support cycle for their 2013 effort Almost Famous and instantly fell in love with them. The songs were catchy and energetic, and I couldn’t get enough of it. This August, the band will release their new album Stake My Claim on Don Giovanni Records, preceded by a lead single with the same name. Accompanied by a video shot in reverse, “Stake My Claim” doesn’t disappoint: It’s Big Eyes at their best, with Kaitlyn Eldridge’s taking over as one of the more powerful instruments of the ensemble. Some words from Eldridge:

“Stake My Claim,” the song and the entire album, is about not letting anybody control you, and taking responsibility for yourself. CHOOSE YOUR OWN DESTINY! NO GODS, NO MASTERS!

Watch below.

Catch Big Eyes on tour:

08/16 Brooklyn NY @ Alphaville
08/17 Pittsburgh PA @ Howlers
08/18 Chicago IL @ Empty Bottle
08/19 Milwaukee WI @ Company Brewing
08/20 Madison WI @ Mickey’s Tavern
08/21 Fargo ND @ The Aquarium
08/22 Minneapolis MN @ Triple Rock Social Club
08/23 Iowa City IA @ The Mill
08/24 Ft Wayne IN @ Brass Rail
08/25 Cleveland OH @ Now that’s Class
08/26 Cincinnati OH @ Northside Yacht Club
08/27 Columbus OH @ Rumba
08/28 Buffalo NY @ Mohawk Place
08/29 Boston MA @ Great Scott
08/30 Kingston NY @ BSP

Stake My Claim is out 8/19 on Don Giovanni Records. Pre-order it here.