SKYWAY "Never Disappear" 2024

POP-Punk they say... the term POP has a way of stressing me out... For no reason at all, I've always thought the term was synonymous with mushy, naive songs... But for some reason, I decided to listen to this EP by SKYWAY, a band from Buffalo, NY/USA, and... SURPRISE! It kicks off with “Breakwall” and its pounding rhythm, catchy melodies and pleasant melodic vocals! Well, it's melodic punk-rock, I say to myself! Nothing to do with “POP”-Punk... well, unless it's actually the same thing and I'm the one who's delirious... but don't look for it, you can't contradict an old donkey! So, I'll stick with melodic punk-rock, no objection?
“Swear Jar” hits the nail on the head and defines the style of the band and this EP: it's fast-paced, ferocious and relentless, with a rather hardcore-punk rhythm... I'm surprised and impressed, we're right in the middle of the melodic punk-rock wave of the late 90's and we inevitably think of bands like Millencolin, Pennywise, No Use For A Name... the kind of music that puts you in a good mood, makes you want to put on your shorts and go bang your knees on your skateboard ha!
I really like the balance between the hard-hitting instrumental side and the light, melodic vocals... Throughout these 5 tracks, there's a certain nostalgia for the style of the late 90's, but at the same time, SKYWAY sounds so authentic that you can't help but be convinced by the musicality and first-rate writing - it's bluffing!
I also like the fact that they deal with the not necessarily happy subjects of everyday life, but always with a desire for resilience, to go further, higher... never give up! And that's exactly what they do, and with class, this EP is a little melodic Punk-Rock wonder that sweeps everything off its feet !



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