1. Backstory:

Formed in the dreary backstreets of Liverpool, England, in the early 2000s, Dismal Skill emerged from the remnants of a failed grunge band, ‘Dreadful Artistry’. Founding members, lead vocalist and guitarist, Liam Holloway and bassist, Connor Flint, were left disillusioned after their first venture failed to gain traction. However, the duo found a new lease of life when they met drummer, Seamus O’Reilly, in a grimy underground club. The trio, bonded by their shared passion for music and gritty life experiences, started crafting songs that uniquely blended the raw emotion of grunge with the melancholic beauty of post-rock, thus giving birth to Dismal Skill.

The band’s name reflects their initial struggle with music and life in general: the ‘Dismal’ represents the hardships they’ve faced, while ‘Skill’ signifies their refined musical prowess. Despite the gloomy name, they have garnered a dedicated fanbase who connect deeply with their cathartic music. They are renowned for their hauntingly emotional live performances, pushing the boundaries of their genre and continually evolving their sound.

2. Music Genre:

Post-Grunge/Alternative Rock

3. Song Title:

“Echoes in the Rain”

4. Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
In the hush of the night, under the city’s faded light,
Walking alone, with echoes in the rain.
In my heart, scars remain, love’s a losing game,
Just a lone silhouette, bearing the weight of regret.

(Chorus)
Echoes in the rain, whispers of old pain,
In every drop, I feel your name,
Love lost, found, and lost again,
In this labyrinth of solitude, I wane.

(Verse 2)
Broken street lamps flicker, as my thoughts start to wither,
In this cold and desolate terrain.
The puddles mirror broken dreams, drowned in silent screams,
In this ceaseless downpour, I search for you in vain.

(Chorus)
Echoes in the rain, traces of your stain,
A haunting melody, amplified by my disdain,
Shadows dance, as memories wane,
Trapped in this monochrome, love’s twisted domain.

(Bridge)
The city sleeps, and I remain,
Lost in these echoes, tethered by this chain,
The rain whispers your name, again and again,
In each echo, I find you, in each echo, I lose you, in disdain.

(Chorus)
Echoes in the rain, a melancholic refrain,
A shattered heart, a labyrinth of pain,
In this endless night, I scream your name,
Drowned in echoes, love’s haunting game.

5. Chord Progression:

Verse: Am – G – F – C
Chorus: Dm – G – Am
Bridge: F – G – C – Am