Minor Keys EP

Released in 2009, Minor Keys EP serves as a transitional and reflective bridge in the Starflyer 59 catalog. Following the more polished indie-pop of 'Changing of the Guard,' this four-track collection strips the band's sound down to its skeletal remains. It features two 'acoustic' versions of tracks from the previous year's 'Dial M' and 'Changing of the Guard' albums, highlighting Jason Martin's songwriting craft over production artifice. The centerpiece for many is the cover of The Church's 'Under the Milky Way,' which Martin performs with a deadpan sincerity that fits perfectly within the Starflyer aesthetic. Critically, the EP was noted for its intimacy and its ability to maintain the band's 'cool' factor while moving into folkier territory. It stands as a testament to the versatility of the SF59 sound, proving that the band's core identity - melancholy, nostalgia, and suburban ennui - remains intact even when the electric guitars are unplugged.