Matt Skiba & The Sekrets

"The musicians are capable of writing songs, but without the presence of challenging emotions, new wave sounds or technical prowess to relate to, don’t beg for more than one listen."

‘I don’t wanna just go out there wearing a t-shirt, I wanna go out there dressed like a total freak,’ and that’s what we did.”

His love for teen goth morbidity and pre-fabricated phrases is undiminished, and his way with big choruses and his blending of pop-punk with The Cure is as savvy and enjoyable as it’s ever been.