Catch Skybox Before They Go Into Hibernation

By Tankboy in Arts & Entertainment on Nov 18, 2009 7:20PM

We really dug the free single, "In A Dream," Skybox released earlier this year. Really dug it. Back then we noted that we had been skeptical of the band in the past for some of its quirkier musical inclinations, but we recently heard their forthcoming album from start to finish and are pleased to announce that "In A Dream" was the definite mark of a new phase of clarity in the band's career. Nothing else on Morning After Cuts, which will be out in January 2010, is quite as poppy as "In A Dream" but the album as a whole is filled with remarkable songs that show a band maturing and finding its own voice.

We mention this now because the band plays what will probably be their last local show before the album's release tonight at Schubas, which also means this is likely the last time you'll have a chance to hear these tunes for the next few months, and believe us, you want these warm summery tones stuck in your noggin' as the temperatures steadily drop.

Here's a reminder of why you shouldn't miss 'em tonight.

MP3: Skybox "In A Dream"

Skybox plays tonight, November 18, at Schubas, 3159 N Southport, 9 p.m., $10, 18+