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Sensational Electro-Pop Artists Skram Drop Glittering New Single ‘Rainbows In The Fire'
Vibrant and bold Pōneke indie group SKRAM deliver a shimmering synth-pop tune with 'RAINBOWS IN THE FIRE', a joyous and infectious electro-dance anthem set to uplift broken-hearted souls everywhere. Theatrical indie-pop outfit Skram return with their latest sonic shimmer: 'Rainbows In The Fire'; a heartfelt, synth-soaked pop anthem sparkling with hope and connection. 'Rainbows In The Fire' is described by the band as: 'An intoxicating swirl of glittering synths, emotive vocals, flashes of Bowie-esque glam – it's got a sonic palette glowing with 80's nostalgia and modern indie charm - think MUNA meets early Bowie via a Poneke dancefloor!' At the heart of Skram are Henry Ashby (vocals, guitar, keys) and Felix Nesbitt (drums, vocals)—two dynamic forces blending theatrical energy with raw emotion. With Dylan Jennings (keys, synth, organ) as the band's third head, Skram is a powerhouse of musicianship and storytelling, crafting music that embraces both the profound and the ridiculous, often at the same time. Hot on the heels of their genre-blurring single 'If We Die', 'Rainbows In The Fire' is the fourth single off their upcoming new album WHAT IS A MAN, following radiant tracks 'Purrple' released earlier this year, and 'Heroes' at the end of '24. The band had their first #1 hit single with their 2024 release 'Serendripity' exploding onto the Aotearoa Hot 20 Singles Chart, and their debut album Walk Into The Sun received widespread praise. Written by Skram, produced by Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, The Feelers) and recorded at The Lab Studios in Tamaki Makaurau, 'Rainbows In The Fire' was engineered by Scott Seabright (Six60, Mumford & Sons), mixed by Clint Murphy (Enter Shikari, Devilskin), and mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound (Beyonce, AC/DC). Says frontman Henry Ashby: ''Rainbows In The Fire' is a song written for people who have always grown up feeling different, or cast out. A queer anthem about finding the people you can surround yourself with, who help you to see that you are not alone.' When performing live, Skram exist in the space where chaos meets charm, and theatricality collides with raw, unfiltered energy - this is a band who refuse to be boxed in. Ashby's flair for the dramatic and voice that moves effortlessly from intimate ballad to soaring anthems, ensures a Skram live show is wrapped up in a performance that's unapologetically inclusive, bursting with love, and rooted in community. Skram are undoubtedly one of the most dynamic, innovative, and unapologetically self-expressive acts currently on the local music scene, and with 'Rainbows In The Fire' Skram's mission to bring bold, inclusive, and emotionally rich music into the world continues. Keep your ears to the ground for more new music to follow, and their new album dropping this November.
The Herald Scotland
09-05-2025
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- The Herald Scotland
Supergrass at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow review
In September though the Oxford four-piece announced they'd be coming together again for a 30th anniversary celebration of their debut LP, I Should Coco. The Manic Street Preachers played this very venue last month, Pulp will headline the Hydro in June and, of course, there are those Oasis mega-gigs stretching stadiums to capacity across the country. Squint hard enough - and ignore the odd grey hair - and it really could be 1995. Read More: Supergrass were just 19 when their first album - which became Parlophone's biggest debut since The Beatles - was released and Coombes and co still look spry, the singer clad in a dark suit and sporting a trilby. If there's any concern going into proceedings it's that the set may peak too soon. I Should Coco's opening four tracks could all easily fit into an encore, so fireworks are expected from the off. That it fizzles slightly is no slight on the band. While the mix is slightly muddy for the first verse of 'I'd Like To Know' the group are tight, Coombe's Bowie-esque delivery unaffected by the years. The legendary Barras crowd, though, hasn't brought its A-game. Save for some game younger fans, resplendent in Adidas tracksuits down the front, it's mostly pint-supping, head-nodding and, most egregiously of all, chatting. When the band pauses during rollicking, punky second number 'Caught By The Fuzz' it's unclear whether it's a tease or a technical snafu, though the frontman's signal to start again suggests the latter. Either way, the pause is greeted with confused and muted applause. 'It's great to see you all again, you doing alright? Ok, track number 4…' Coombes says by way of introducing international megahit 'Alright'. Supergrass perform at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow (Image: Newsquest) It's well-received, of course it is, but still things don't quite take flight. 'We are young, we run free?' Well, you know, we would but there's the school run to think about. Unfair? Perhaps, and things do liven up for a flawless 'Strange Ones' and 'Sit Up Straight', but Glasgow crowds and the Barras have a stellar worldwide reputation for a reason and it's evident only in patches tonight. Drummer Danny Goffey gets on guitar for album closer 'Time To Go' and the band take a bow to spirited applause. We're then on to some choice cuts from later albums, Coombes now sporting a flashing plastic ring thrown from the front. 'Moving' is the highlight of the night, and 'Pumping On Your Stereo' sends everyone into the balmy evening satisfied. In the end, then, how does one judge it? As a performance it's close to flawless; as an experience it's less than the sum of its parts and it's not Supergrass who are failing to hold up their end of the bargain. The band are great, and the crowd? Well, they're alright.
