REVIEW: Jovi Skyler – ‘Call It A Day’

Having already made a strong impact in his Australian homeland thanks to his highly-praised debut album ‘Nothing To Do’ last year, Sydney-based vegetarian punk-rocker Jovi Skyler has been quick to revitalise his sound in recent months. While his initial full-length was the culmination of many years of toil and grind on the underground scene, his recent output has found him in a rejuvenated light as he looks to push his aesthetic to its outer limits as often as possible. And after a batch of much-loved outings in the last few months, he returns once again to unveil his thunderous new EP ‘Call It A Day’.

Harnessing more of that explosive punk energy he has earned a reputation for, his latest endeavour is another strong and shining example of his progressive direction of late. Creating this fun and spritely sound that sees him blend grizzled guitar hooks with a vibrant pace from beginning to end, ‘Call It A Day’ sees him return with flair and finesse at every turn. With notable nods to the likes of Dead Kennedys and Black Flag, his new four-track collection continues that passionate persona he has been cultivating since his earliest beginnings.

He may still be within an incredibly creative period in his career right now, but ‘Call It A Day’ shows he is far from running low on fresh and exciting ideas in which to develop. Moving with such power and gusto throughout, Jovi Skyler feels like an artist ready to break through to a much wider audience in the very near future.