SKYE WALLACE
RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM
THE ACT OF LIVING
STRIKING HORROR THEMED MUSIC VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK
“The Act of Living”
WATCH IT HERE
TONIGHT: Special Album Release Performance in Toronto at The Great Hall
“Wallace is at her most compelling when she fuels her own fire.” - EARMILK
“A strong buzz has grown around this Toronto rock singer/songwriter…” - Billboard Canada
“Wallace manages to marry ambitious production choices with down-to-earth lyrics and instrumentation…” - NEXT Cover Story, ⅘
“The Act of Living boasts plenty of grit, harkening the impassioned anthems that galloped buckwild all through 2016's, Something Wicked, their 2019 self-titled, and Terribly Good…’You Don't Still Have a Hold on Me’ is an unfettered, uncomplicated should-be-hit that wouldn't have sounded out of place on an episode of MuchMusic Countdown. ‘Momentum’ is pummeling, runaway garage rock with a buzzing guitar riff and dug-in bass line. The snarling "Tough Kid" swaggers with the attitude of PJ Harvey. - Exclaim! Magazine, 8/10
(November 1, 2024) - Today, acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Skye Wallace unveils their highly anticipated new album, The Act of Living, available now via Tiny Kingdom. Produced alongside Hawksley Workman, The Act of Living finds Skye fully embracing the grungy, unbridled enthusiasm of their live performances, as they invite listeners on a journey of near-death experiences, dream worlds, loss, and rebirth. Stream The Act of Living HERE.
The album arrives alongside a striking horror-themed music video for title track “The Act of Living”, which follows a blood covered Skye on a brutal murder spree. The song itself makes a poignant introduction to the album's exploration of life, death, and transformation. Ethereal harmonies, shimmering synths and Wallace’s unmistakable vocals find Skye contemplating mortality with refreshing positivity; a sense of curiosity, and peace. Skye jokes, “I’m sorry to my band for killing them, but honestly they killed me first.”
Screenshot from the “Act of Living” Video | Watch HERE
“‘The Act of Living’ short motion picture is a collaboration between me and Blind Luck Pictures,” continues Skye. “We met at a festival in 2023 I was playing and they were filming, and the hang was incredible. We soon got to talking about their love of horror in their own creative work, which, combined with the 70s horror aesthetic I was already integrating into my unfinished album about death, left us no choice but to work together on something out of this world. This music video is maybe the coolest thing in the world, and I love being undead.”
With nods to Mitski, Laura Jane Grace, and The Knife, Wallace’s fifth studio LP blends heavy, grungy jams with tender, acoustic moments, all tied together by her unflinching lyricism. The Act of Living is all at once energizing, grinding, brittle, and electric; a sonic journey examining death and the ways it pushes life ever forward.
“I was always extremely afraid of death, couldn't look it in the eye,” Skye explains. “I’d be up at night when I was 5 or 6 years old worried sick that my mom and dad would die in a car accident, or that the return of the bubonic plague was more or less imminent. A few years ago, I was present for the death of my grandfather, with whom I was very close. But instead of the dreadful moment I was expecting, it was intimate, beautiful even.”
“I feel forever tethered to him because of it and have felt the fear start to melt away since. I've been reconciling my relationship with death and it's ever-presence in life and I started writing songs about it - a song about that moment with my grandfather, a song about a near-death experience with my mom, the death of my own anxiety, rebirth, renewal. The result is a brute-force beast of emotion and sonic exploration, made all the more special by my collaboration in production and writing with Hawksley Workman, someone I’ve looked up to my entire life.”
Skye Wallace will be celebrating the release with a special, launch day performance tonight, November 1, with Wild Black & Ash Molloy at Toronto’s The Great Hall. Limited Tickets Available HERE.
The Act of Living Tracklist:
01. Marrow
02. Tough Kid
03. What Is Real?
04. Momentum
05. The Act of Living
06. On Your Way
07. Round Round Round
08. Dead End
09. Blood!
10. Before the Afterlife
11. You Don't Still Have a Hold On Me
ABOUT SKYE WALLACE
With a voice that soars and captivates, Skye Wallace has earned a reputation as one of Canada's most compelling artists. Her blend of folk, rock, and alternative influences, along with her ability to craft emotive and impactful lyrics, has won her critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. The Act of Living marks Wallace’s latest artistic evolution, offering an exploration of life’s most profound experiences, with songs that are both cathartic and reflective.
Wallace’s breakout single, “There Is A Wall”, about the frustrations of fighting against the glass ceiling, made a statement by cracking the Canadian alternative radio chart. Earning early acclaim, Wallace's 2019 album was recognized as one of the "Best 4 Canadian Albums in the World" by the Globe and Mail. Since then, she has toured across Canada and Europe, sharing the stage with incredible artists like Alanis Morissette, Laura Jane Grace, Tori Amos, and Matt Mays.
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