sadeyes’ engrossing personal story details someone experiencing all that the human condition has to offer. The Portland, Oregon based artist dropped out of high school at 15, and took an interest in writing at 17. He would go on to hone his acumen for the music making process, and put out a number of latent beats and tracks under a prior alias. Finally releasing music under the moniker of “sadeyes” at 18. A fervent soul, the Portland native attributes his sobriquet to former schoolmates, who often told him he had “sad looking eyes.” His impassioned demeanor matched only by his work ethic, the now 22-year old artist would proceed to release a carefully crafted catalog. A litany of singles, 2 EPs, and an album later, and sadeyes has amassed over 600k+ monthly Spotify listeners. Deeper than the numbers, sadeyes has garnered an assiduous fanbase that proliferates with each release. As his name might suggest, sadeyes’ lyrics draw deeply from his personal experience with all facets of human emotion—and the trek he’s had that inspires his storytelling. Love, heartbreak, personal loss, and reprieve of mental health are themes common throughout his songs. Delivered with a vocal cadence brimming with painful honesty and intrepid sentiment. Sonically, sadeyes’ style is ever expanding, and his discography of polarizing compositions showcase his versatility. No matter where sadeyes takes you with his music, catharsis is guaranteed.