LATEST SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM ‘MENTALIZED’ COMING FEBRUARY 7 VIA 2MR / ASTRAL PEOPLE.

Today, Eora/Sydney-based artist Skeleten (aka Russell Fitzgibbon) unveils his final single ‘Let It Grow’ from his forthcoming second album, ‘Mentalized’, out in one month via 2MR / Astral People Recordings. Amidst a record absorbed in the ways we’re disconnected from ourselves every day – “mentalized for better or worse” – song immerses in a dissociative surrender. Over a sensual synth line, artist breathes life into the inexplicable weight of intimate connection. It’s a submission to that feeling of an “it” that cannot be denied. The song hangs heavy in the air, unmoving like the heat of an overpacked club, and the only way out is up. Skeleten concludes: “‘Let It Grow’ was so natural it just kinda started existing without me even realising it. Which I guess is the whole vibe of the song. Surrender and acceptance??” ‘Let It Grow’ completes a lineup of adored singles ‘Deep Scene’, ‘Love Enemy’, ‘Viagra’ and ‘Bodys Chorus’ alongside respective remixes by Axel Boman and Spray, in laying the foundations for ‘Mentalized’.

‘Mentalized’ Tracklist:

1 – These People
2 – Love Enemy
3 – Bodys Chorus
4 – Crack In The Shell
5 – Deep Scene
6 – Raw
7 – Let It Grow
8 – Viagra
9 – Ravers Dream
10 – Mindreader

This month Skeleten will complete a 3-month residency at Sydney’s Pleasure Club, spotlighting local talent across the city’s different scenes, alongside Skeleten and his full live band. Having already united acts like Hugh B And The Modern Pop Ensemble, Dylan Atlantis, Scruffs and Killian. He will also perform at Golden Plains Festival in March, alongside esteemed artists PJ Harvey, Fontaines D.C, Kneecap and more.

Skeleten Live Dates:

Mar 8 – 10, 2025: Golden Plains Festival, Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, VIC

Photo by Rudolf Zverina @rvsf