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Overcome ‘Times Like These’ with Skymachine’s anthemic track of resilience. 

New Zealand’s Skymachine are back with yet another serving of their unique blend of nostalgic synths and pop-driven melodies. Led by producer and songwriter Brydon, Skymachine arrests isolated moments of existence and turns them into catchy and cinematic sonic landscapes. Their latest track, ‘Times Like These’, stems from Brydon’s own struggles over the past year and captures his journey towards new found hope. Blending together introspective lyrics and euphoric sounds, it seeks to reinstate the lost magic in our lives and looks forward to better times. 

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Dusky and decadent, Skymachine’s “Kick Down The Alamo” is a night-time anthem for the lonely.

The New Zealand alt-pop band Skymachine are as dreamy as their name suggests, evoking a profound sense of nostalgia with their 80’s influenced sound and ephemeral visuals. The brain-child of producer Brydon, Skymachine was always a labour of love and a labour of friends; born out a desire to lend a helping hand to a friend who needed an opening act for a show, the band continuous to be a fluid and fun endeavour.

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