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First Listen – Ice Tea – Skye Wallace Turns Up the Heat with Defiant New Single
First Listen – Ice Tea – Skye Wallace crashes back into the scene with a blistering new single that sets the tone for her evolving sound. “Ice Tea” is brash, unapologetic, and steeped in attitude — a departure from delicate introspection and a dive headfirst into sonic rebellion. It’s the first taste of new material since her 2024 album The Act of Living, and it’s clear Skye isn’t pulling any punches.
Grunge Pop Attitude Meets Riot Grrrl Energy
“Ice Tea” captures the spirit of a bar fight in slow motion: all adrenaline, flirtation, and fire. With its shoutable chorus and distorted swagger, the song leans into the loud, gritty corners of alt-rock, echoing riot grrrl energy while maintaining Skye’s knack for hooks. It’s fast, it’s mean, and it doesn’t ask for permission.
Banjo and Bite
What sets “Ice Tea” apart is its unlikely pairing of gritty guitar work with a ghostly twang — yes, that’s a banjo woven into the chaos. The track pairs explosive punk instrumentation with folk-adjacent elements, building a wall of sound that feels both disorienting and calculated. Lyrically, it’s flirtatious and taunting: Skye sings like she knows she’s got the upper hand in the situation — and she’s enjoying it. The production, helmed by powerhouse Hawksley Workman, leaves space for every jagged edge to shine through, while giving Skye room to howl.
What’s Next for Skye Wallace?
“Ice Tea” by Skye Wallace is clearly shedding any lingering expectations of genre or politeness. If this track is any indication, her upcoming work promises to be raw, loud, and full of character. While her past music has oscillated between folk storytelling and alt-rock anthems, “Ice Tea” suggests a more aggressive evolution — one with distortion pedals, sharpened nails, and a wink in the mirror. If there’s an album coming, it’s bound to be as wild as this track.
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