Self-described as Dark Rock, Skumlove will officially release their upcoming single, “The Dark” on all platforms July 15th. Skumlove is a band consisting of vocalist Skum Love, Robyn Sin on guitars, Cisco Z on drums, and J. Diablo on bass, with extra guitar effects by Michael Ciravolo of ‘Beauty In Chaos’. Their upcoming single, “The Dark” was written by Skum Love, and produced, mixed, and mastered by Alex Crescioni at Stygian Sound. The music video was shot and directed by Vicente Cordero at Industrialism Films.
Watch Music Video on July 15.
“The Dark” was written “under duress while being held captive by the height of the pandemic in 2020. The song depicts dark imagery of four characters dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression in their lives. A heartbroken girl, a stressed-out businessman, and a bullied youth contemplating revenge, while a battered housewife tries to drown her sorrows. Inside this darkness is a ray of light in the shape of a hand reaching out to pull them out of the turmoil and bad decisions.”
Alex Crescioni, who produced, mixed, and mastered the single shares, “‘The Dark’ showcases a new sound for Skumlove that I feel has been waiting to emerge from the depths. The music and video complement each other beautifully encompassing vulnerability we all can relate to during times of mental and emotional unraveling.”
Speaking on the single, vocalist, Skum Love wanted to create a song that felt relatable during a challenging time within the past year. Skum Love shares, “this song is a very personal one. I knew it had to be more than just another song, it had to be a movement… I reached out to the ‘You Rock Foundation’, and with their incredible help, this song can reach more people and hopefully reach others that are crying out for help. Music has always brought me out of a dark place and made me see the light.”
The ‘You Rock Foundation’ has partnered with Skumlove in supporting their single, “The Dark” and hopes to shed light on anyone who may be going through dark times and in need of help or support. More information on the ‘You Rock Foundation’ can be found HERE.
Check out the Skumlove and You Rock Foundation live show at The Whiskey A Go Go in Los Angeles.
About Skumlove:
Skumlove is a post-dark rock band from Los Angeles California. The band has been at the forefront of the LA music scene for many years with a worldwide following. They have put out numerous independent releases as well as two full albums; Songs of Lust and Corrosion and Sinister Minister They combine punk rock ethics with a heavy rock Groove bordering on metal with an industrial influence. Never one to jump on a bandwagon but rather A band that sticks to their guidance and play is what they want.
Lyrically Skumlove keeps it very tongue-in-cheek, sexually fueled with dark puns, but recently has tackled more personal topics dealing with Depression, anxiety and current events.
The band has toured and played with some of Rock’s elite artists like Danzig, Ministry, Lords of Acid, CombiChrist, Type-o-Negative, prong and Static-X. Skumlove’s Live shows take it to another level with choreographed backing singers, visuals and an in your face performance Rarely seen these days in Rock music. Skumlove has no signs of slowing down and has only gotten better with time.
If hell had a house band Skumlove would be it.
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Post by Corey Kleinsasser
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