The All’s Eye – Saturday Sessions
The All’s Eye — a dynamic trio featuring Ari Joshua on electric guitar, FX, and vocals, Ben Atkind on drums, and Kris Yunker on Hammond organ and vocals — delivers an electric and joyful performance in their latest 2-track live EP, Saturday Sessions Live from Hopatcong, New Jersey. This two-song set is a masterclass in blending skat-jazz sensibilities with the raw, kinetic energy of rock’n’roll, offering a sound that’s both nostalgic and freshly unpredictable. Opening track “Gramama” bursts onto the scene with a cheerful, jolly strut. It’s playful, bright, and almost cartoonishly fun — the kind of tune that wouldn’t feel out of place in a zany chase sequence from The Little Hours or a surreal moment in Search Party. The upbeat retro rock vibe is infectious, driven by Joshua’s spirited guitar leads, Atkind’s agile drumming, and Yunker’s charismatic organ licks. Sonically, the track excels with a clean and crisp frequency spectrum — every instrument claims its space in the carefully crafted stereo field, creating a listening experience that’s both balanced and full of personality. The second track, “Say What You Wanna Say,” dives into funkier territory while keeping its jazz roots intact. The rhythm section lays down a tight, head-nodding groove as Yunker’s Hammond lines swirl around Joshua’s expressive guitar work. There’s an easy swagger here, a confident, improvisational flair that speaks to the band’s comfort with pushing genre boundaries. This track, in particular, would fit beautifully into a quirky indie film or a sitcom with fast-paced chaos and clever humor. It wouldn’t feel out of place soundtracking a stylized escape scene in a show like Search Party Part of the indie music scene’s growing cadre of genre-blenders, The All’s Eye brings something fresh and fluid to the table. Each member brings years of experience from acclaimed musical circles — with Ari Joshua’s deep roots in jazz fusion, Ben Atkind’s rhythmic mastery, and Kris Yunker’s soulful, psychedelic organ work. Saturday Sessions Live from Hopatcong is more than just a jam — it’s a glimpse into a musical ecosystem where joy, spontaneity, and storytelling thrive.
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