Not every song finds its place on an album. Some tracks live in the shadows—unfinished, reworked, or set aside for not quite fitting the moment. Orphans, the latest release from The Future According to Eve, is a collection of those lost children: six songs written over more than two decades that finally have a home.
While the EP spans different eras, recording setups, and stylistic approaches, it’s unified by a single thread—songs that refused to disappear.
“These tracks weren’t left behind because they weren’t good enough,” says Michael Lobb, the creative force behind The Future According to Eve. “They were just waiting for the right time.”
The opening track, Love My Way, is a bold reinterpretation of the Psychedelic Furs classic. Originally recorded as an experiment, the cover breathed new energy into older demos and inspired Michael to dig through his unreleased catalogue. The result: Orphans.
Among the highlights is Burn (Analog Mix), a reworked version of the Inside Out standout. Remixed using analog gear, it restores a previously unreleased guitar intro and pushes the drums into warmer, more aggressive territory.
Attention Deficit stretches even further back—written in 2002 and initially intended for Past Lives, it has been completely reimagined with a slower, more dynamic arrangement that brings new weight to the lyrics.
(If What You Say Is) True (Stripped) offers an intimate piano-and-vocal version of the Inside Out single, with Neemias Teixeira’s expressive playing transforming the track into something haunting and heartfelt.
Anything is a song without a home—written for Patterns and reconsidered for Inside Out, it didn’t quite fit either project. Now, its standalone nature feels right at home among the other Orphans, especially with contributions from Neemias Teixeira and Kyle Alexander.
Finally, A Matter of Time brings a sense of nostalgia to the EP. Originally recorded in a Brisbane apartment in 2004, it retains a lo-fi charm even in its 2025 remix. There’s a story behind every note—like the lead guitar harmonies recorded repeatedly late at night, much to the dismay of a cranky neighbour yelling through the wall.
Together, these six tracks form a thoughtful, emotionally rich collection that highlights the range and resilience of The Future According to Eve. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering their music for the first time, Orphans offers a rare look into the songs that almost slipped away—and proves why they were worth saving.
Orphans is out in June 2025 on all good streaming platforms.
