We are comprised of a collection of memories, those ghosts in the grey matter that shape us, scar us, and sometimes save us. Some memories, the ones that bite and burn, can change you forever – if you let them teach you their twisted lessons. They linger in the back alleys of your mind, flickering like a faulty neon sign, waiting for you to glean their gritty wisdom. They haunt you, help you, and if you’re lucky, they harden you just enough to handle the next punch life throws. In the end, it’s the bruises of the past that build the backbone of the future.
The essence of “Pictures In My Mind,” the latest track from Skelesys featuring his comrade Curses, Fading Echoes, is a masterful collision of influences that define the underground’s most enduring eras. As the debut single from his forthcoming album ” set to drop this fall on Pinkman Records, it’s an alchemical blend of 80s post-punk, synth-pop exuberance, goth’s suave and shadowy grace, and the raw angst of 90s alt-rock. Imagine the soundtrack to a late ’80s buddy cop show drenched in neon and danger, or a Giallo thriller scored by the enigmatic Goblin. At moments, it channels the brooding intensity of Depeche Mode’s Black Celebration era with echoes of Bauhaus, The Lords of the New Church, and the gritty bellows of Alice In Chains. This track is a rare gem that’s got the beach ball bounce of a summer anthem tempered with a caustic edge that is bitter like a shot of bourbon, a perfect mix of nostalgia and noir that leaves you wanting another round.
“I wrote Pictures In My Mind during a dark period in my life last September,” says the Berlin-based artist. “It’s an anthem to myself, symbolizing the death of my old self and the emergence of a new one. We are made of memories, and some can change you forever if you learn from them. The song is very special to me, so I decided to invite Curses to sing the chorus with me. I’m very happy with the outcome, especially since it was my first time doing this. The album as a whole is deeply self-reflective and personal.”
Listen to “Pictures In My Mind” below:
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