Calgary's Go For The Eyes is making their onstage debut in London this month in support of the release of their new EP Six Through Twelve and to gather some momentum on their way to showcase at Canadian Music Week in Toronto on March 23.

Six Through Twelve represents a significant stylistic change for the group, resultant of a lineup change close to the end of 2011 that left them without a principal composer and producer. Meeting the challenge head-on, the band invested into studio time and professional recording.

Keyboardist and frontwoman Elise Roller spoke to Interrobang recently about the band — comprised of Nathan Raboud on drums, Scott Perrin on bass and Jeff Turner on guitar, who shares vocal duties with Roller — their coming EP release and their first appearance in London on March 20 at The APK.

“It really made (us) step up our game,” Roller said, recalling the long process of writer's block and finding new inspiration in music with Turner. “This album is definitely a coming-of-age for our band, and we really feel like we know what we're doing now, as songwriters and instrumentalists.”

To offset the costs of recording, Go For The Eyes is raising funds for Six Through Twelve by way of a campaign on Indiegogo that they call Mo' Money, Mo' Music, which closes at the end of the month with the EP release.

In addition to various perks for pledge funding — which include autographed copies of the EP, album listening pizza parties, and the band's old tour van (as is) — the band has itemized some of the costs of recording and producing the record, which considerably outweigh their fundraising goal.

But belief in their album stems from new belief in themselves — and it's well placed; Six Through Twelve growls and croons, steeped in organic tweed-like distortion and shimmering with soulful vocals. Whether it's a crunchy upbeat number like “Whatever Thrills You” or a slower sultry offering like “One Left Behind (Not in a Hurry),” this EP makes for a great listen.

According to Roller, the local music scene in Calgary has also become a commendable force. Unlike the tightly knit music communities that comprise southern Ontario, Calgary stands out against the surrounding area.

“Calgary hasn't really been known for having a good music scene, but it's good,” Roller explained, describing the creative boom that has been gaining momentum there in recent years. “The scene is growing, and it is a lot more supportive than it was in the past.”

“There are a lot more touring bands coming through, there are a lot more people hearing about bands from Calgary, and one of our friends just got nominated for a JUNO, which is a really big deal for our city. It's neat to be a part of, and hopefully one day we'll look back on it and think that we had a lot to contribute.”

That said, Roller couldn't disguise genuine excitement at the prospect of traveling eastward from Alberta this month for gigs leading to CMW in Toronto, and bringing a little Calgary love with them.

“For us, Toronto is like, the place to go. It's always a nice thing to be able to announce to our fans, and to make them feel like they've been supporting something that is going somewhere.”

For more on Go For The Eyes or their coming album Six Through Twelve, visit them online at facebook.com/gofortheeyes or follow along on Twitter @goforthetweets. Their gig at The APK (347 Clarence St.) with Dead City Beat on March 20 is a special free event, though it is a 19-plus event. The show begins at 10 p.m.