Frog Eyes shares ‘Television, a Ghost in My Head’ ahead of new LP ‘The Open Up’

Vancouver-based cult-rockers Frog Eyes have just dropped their latest single, Television, a Ghost in My Head, along with a captivating music video. This track comes as a taste of their highly anticipated new album, ‘The Open Up,’ set for release on March 7, 2025, via Paper Bag Records—an album already hailed by Exclaim! as one of the most anticipated Canadian releases of the year.

Television, a Ghost in My Head blends wistful indie pop with eclectic sonic textures, anchored by a striking melody and dynamic vocals from lead singer Carey Mercer. The video, a quirky montage of Mercer’s own footage featuring a playful seal lounging by a Vancouver ferry dock last fall, captures the spontaneous energy and offbeat humor that defines Frog Eyes. Mercer explains, “A ferry harbor is like an airport of endless possibilities—a hub of energy where my buddy the seal was practically putting on a show. I filmed a couple of videos, soaked in the comic vibes, and handed them off to my long-time collaborator, Derek Janzen, to piece together with my words on screen.”

The album ‘The Open Up’ marks Frog Eyes’ second release since their reformation in 2021 and is their tenth record overall—a journey that has always defied easy categorization. Recorded with raw, live energy and enhanced by electric guitar flourishes and grand piano accents, the album is a sprawling emotional journey. It marries huffy-puffy rock and roll with dreamy mid-tempo introspection, evoking echoes of 1995 emo, post-punk edginess, and even hints of blues and gothic rock, all building toward a spacious, uplifting finale.

‘The Open Up’ track list

1. Television, a Ghost in My Head 
2. E-E-Y-O-R-E (That’s Me!) 
3. I Walk Out of There (Ambulance Song)            
4. Put a Little Light on the Wretch That Is Me      
5. I’m a Little at a Loss                                                
6. I See the Same Things
7. Adam Is My Brother’s Friend                                
8. Chin Up                                                                      
9. Trash Crab                                                                
10. The Open Up Dream on a Lost Receipt     

Frog Eyes is made up of Ryan Beattie on bass and vocals, Shyla Seller on keys, Melanie Campbell on drums, and Carey Mercer on guitar and vocals. In addition to the new single, the band has an exciting spring tour lined up with live dates across Ontario, including a secret show in Powell River, BC on March 22, and a Vancouver release show at Green Auto on April 19.

Pre-order ‘The Open Up’ now via Paper Bag Records and dive into the immersive world of Frog Eyes. Meanwhile, experience Television, a Ghost in My Head—listen, watch, and share the magic.