Uploaded July 2011 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Washed Out - Eyes Be Closed live session

Washed out perform their new song 'Eyes be closed' for Guardian Music. Frontman and main member Ernest Greene talks about the process of writing the song.

Described as chillwave, Washed Out began in 2009 and he received a lot of attention from music bloggers who descovered the music on myspace.

The debut album, Within and Without, was released on 11 July 2011.

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Or find out more about Washed out on our website: guardian.co.uk/music/washed-out