SKÄL | All of the People

‘All of the People’ | Skäl

Skäl crashes onto the alt-rock scene with their electrifying debut single, “All of the People.” From the very first note, the band sets a blistering pace, creating a sonic landscape that feels both urgent and raw. Drawing on a lineage of alt-rock giants like Smashing Pumpkins, Pixies, and Echo and the Bunnymen, Skäl channels their influences into a fresh and furious track that makes you sit up and listen.

“All of the People” is a tightly wound burst of frustration, wrapped in razor-sharp guitars and propulsive rhythms. The band’s energy is palpable throughout, from the thundering drums that drive the song forward to the searing guitar riffs that ripple with a sense of controlled chaos. The bass lines snake their way through the mix, adding a dark undercurrent that mirrors the song’s themes of societal disillusionment. The result is a sound reminiscent of The Shimmer Band but with a distinct edge that sets Skäl apart.

Lyrically, the song taps into the zeitgeist of our times with a poignant critique of societal division. The chorus resonates with a powerful simplicity:  

“All of the people they look around but they don’t seem to care / All of the people they look at you but you don’t want them there”

These lines cut to the bone, capturing a universal sense of alienation and frustration in a world that often feels indifferent, if not outright hostile. The repetition in the chorus amplifies the feeling of being trapped in an endless loop of apathy. 

The track manages to be both catchy and confrontational with an anthemic flair that never feels derivative. With this track, Skäl has thrown down the gauntlet, and it’s going to be exciting to see how they build on this powerful introduction. If their debut is anything to go by, they are a band that will refuse to be ignored.

In a landscape where many bands play it safe, Skäl’s debut single is a breath of fresh air. ‘All of the People’ is a statement of intent, a fast-paced, high-energy anthem born out of frustration but delivered with the kind of raw conviction that makes you believe things can be different.