With digital precision erasing the human fingerprint from music, The All’s Eye emerges like a breath of analog air; warm, unfiltered, and fully alive. Their latest instrumental single, “Carriage House,” released June 26, 2025, is a vivid conversation between three seasoned musicians who trust the moment, the groove, and each other.
This freshly-formed trio, made up of, guitarist and composer Ari Joshua, drummer Ben Atkind, and keyboardist Kris Yunker are no strangers to the creative world. Each of them arrives at this collaboration with a long trail of soulful exploration behind them. But something rare happens when they play together. The All’s Eye isn’t just a new band; it’s a revelation born of intuition, mutual respect, and the kind of telepathic interplay that only years of stage sweat and studio experiments can produce.
“Carriage House” feels like it was pulled from a reel of magnetic tape soaked in soul and funk; yet it pulses with fresh electricity. From the first bars, we’re dropped into a vintage-leaning groove that evokes the spirit of legends like Booker T. & the MGs, The Meters, and Soulive. But this isn’t throwback music — it’s forward-facing organ funk that refuses to settle for nostalgia.
Kris Yunker lays the foundation with a deliciously gritty Hammond B3, tickling the clavinet and Rhodes with finesse. His phrasing breathes, punctuates, and responds like a seasoned storyteller. Layered on top is Ben Atkind’s drumming: tight but fluid, rhythmic but expressive. His performance is supportive and propels the piece, riding the edge of swing and syncopation with a confidence that can only be earned in front of thousands of real-time listeners.
And then there’s Ari Joshua, whose guitar tone could melt glass or slice through fog. On “Carriage House,” he crafts mood, tension, and melody with the careful patience of a composer and the freedom of a jam-scene veteran. Every note lands exactly where it’s meant to, whether it’s a swirling chordal swell or a tight funk riff locking into Yunker’s keys. Midway through the track, a thick harmonized vocal line glides in — wordless but full of feeling — teasing the upcoming vocal version while adding a ghostly human texture that elevates the piece into cinematic territory.
Sonically, the production is everything analog lovers dream of: warmth, space, and grit. Tracked live at the legendary Carriage House Studios in Connecticut, the session captures something that can’t be manufactured — spontaneity. You can hear the room, the amps, the wood, and the breath between the notes. The mix is clean but earthy, highlighting the dynamic interplay without polishing away the magic.
Thematically, “Carriage House” feels like a celebration of sacred creative ground; a nod to spaces, literal and spiritual, where music is born in its purest form. It’s music that honors legacy without being trapped by it, and dares to venture into the unknown.
Let’s give a proper welcome to The All’s Eye, a band that didn’t just meet at the crossroads, but planted something sacred there. Their union is one of timing, trust, and deep musical roots. With “Carriage House,” they’ve laid down not just a groove, but a mission statement — and it’s only the beginning. As they head into their Pacific Northwest summer tour, one thing is clear: this band isn’t just worth watching; they’re worth following, note by note.
Listen to “Carriage House” on Spotify
Follow The All’s Eye here for more information
