Los Angeles psychedelic rock outfit Tombstones In Their Eyes release ‘Under Dark Skies,’ out now via Little Cloud Records in North America and Shore Dive Records in the UK and EU. Formed a decade ago by childhood friends John Treanor and James Cooper trading demos between coasts, the band has grown into a full collective. Today’s lineup features Treanor, Stephen Striegel, Courtney Davies, Phil Cobb, Nic Nifoussi and Clea Cullen, with the spirit of guitarist Paul Boutin present throughout the record.
Recorded and engineered by Paul Roessler at Kitten Robot Studios, co-produced by Treanor and mastered by Alex DeYoung, the album channels a period of upheaval into something expansive. “In many ways, ‘Under Dark Skies’ is both a snapshot and a refutation of the period of time between mid-2023 and 2024,” Treanor says. The songs confront shame, chaos and collapse head-on, then push forward with force.
“’Under Dark Skies’ is an arrow pointed towards hope,” Treanor continues. “Life is messy and, as human beings, we make mistakes. But even when it seems darkest, one can find strength and move towards the light.” The album moves through pain and fear toward renewal, grounded in swirling guitars and immersive atmospherics that feel both heavy and transcendent.
The band also shares the video for “Alive and Well,” dedicated to Paul Boutin, who passed away in October 2025. “While not planned that way, ‘Alive and Well’ ended up being a statement of intent,” Treanor explains. Created by Italian visual artist Francesca Bonci, the video underscores the album’s central theme of resilience. ‘Under Dark Skies’ stands as a powerful testament to healing through sound.