Sketchdoll release album “Afterwildlife”
Their bold second album is a rich feast, crowning a prolific 2024 campaign, ending the year on a high.
Sketchdoll are following up their 2020 debut SEE THROUGH ME with the sophomore album AFTERWILDLIFE, after releasing four singles earlier this year.
Where SEE THROUGH ME is a solid, slick 9-track album that solidified the band’s sound and reputation for diversity, AFTERWILDLIFE expands on it, adding more grit to the sound. The album, recorded in Manchester, pushes the variety in styles and moods further than ever before, throwing funk, spoken word, indie folk, jazz fusion, blues, americana, bedroom pop, psychedelia, and progressive rock into the mix. Soulful vocals with lush harmonies. Percussive, jazzy guitars. Juicy, rumbling basslines. Complex, intricate drums. AFTERWILDLIFE is a bold and self-assured statement from this unique and innovative London-based band.
Reviews of recent singles:
"SIERRA ECHOES conjures up an image of a lone cowboy, riding through the desert, sleeping under the stars. It's an absolutely beautiful piece of music." – Callum French, BBC Introducing
"Expansive and invigorating, ‘Sierra Echoes’ is an intoxicating wellspring of spirited passion and immersive alt-rock energy. A dramatic cocktail of shuffling drums, bustling bass grooves, and fiery, feverish guitar licks and chords – all brought to life around singer Sinziana Vrabie’s stunningly seductive vocals." – Atwood Magazine
"HYPOTHERMIA has a catchy groove and passionate performance; what sets it apart is its clever incorporation of jazz-infused moments. This song will definitely leave listeners wanting more from this talented London group with its cool hooks, intense guitar lines, and strong vocals." – Skylight
AFTERWILDLIFE is out on Friday, 22nd November. Pre-save on Spotify here. Follow the socials below!
AFTERWILDLIFE TRACKLISTING:
Hypothermia
Attitude
He Who Dares (Interlude)
Afterwildlife
There’s More of Them Than Us
You’re Not Done With Me
Sierra Echoes
Reaching
Skysurfer
Just Be
Fairweather Lover
Afterwildlife (Interlude)
Letting The Chips Fall
SKETCHDOLL are an Alternative-Rock outfit from the United Kingdom who blend Funk-Rock, Progressive-Pop, Blues, and Jazz. Combining intricate musicianship and catchy songwriting, they strike the healthy balance between being original and accessible. They released their debut album SEE THROUGH ME in 2020. They have preceded their upcoming second album AFTERWILDLIFE with four singles earlier this year: Hypothermia, Sierra Echoes, Skysurfer, and Attitude.
