matt skiba and the sekrets

Side projects have the special ability to give artists the chance to express themselves in whatever manner they choose without snobby genre lords or the (sometimes self-imposed) shackles of their previous works confining their sonic decisions. Sometimes these new bands go in an intentionally more mainstream direction, while other times the word “commercial” is never […]

The dark, twisted pop-punk of Alkaline Trio is the outcome of its equally talented members. Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano and Derek Grant all bring something unique to the table. Skiba produces the dark lyrics and simplicity, Andriano adds the timeliness and range while Grant, whose lead vocals are absent from Trio albums, contributes the textures […]

Matt Skiba And The Sekrets have premiered a lyric video for “She Wolf,” which you can get familiar with below. The track is taken from the band's new studio album, Kuts. Out today on Superball Music, the LP was produced by Rob Schnapf (Elliot Smith, Beck). “I went in with really open and stark ideas, knowing that Rob […]

Matt Skiba And The Sekrets are streaming a new single, “Krazy,” which is taken from their upcoming album, Kuts. Give the track a listen below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Matt Skiba And The Sekrets reveal new album, Kuts “The writing style and entire approach to this new one was a stronger desire […]

Matt Skiba And The Sekrets have revealed select details surrounding their sophomore studio album, Kuts, which is due out on June 1 via Superball Music. Check out the artwork and track listing below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Blink-182 “feels like home,” says Matt Skiba “The writing style and entire approach […]

On December 4, 2012, Matt Skiba And The Sekrets released the single “Haven't You?” from their debut album Babylon, via their Haven't You? digital EP. The EP features it along with an acoustic version and an acoustic rendition of Babylon's opening track, “Voices.” You can order it now via iTunes.   Today, check out the song's […]

Matt Skiba And The Sekrets will release a digital EP, Haven't You?, via Superball music on December 4. The EP is set to include acoustic versons of “Haven't You?” and “Voices” from their full-length Babylon, along with two other stripped-down, never-before-heard tracks.  You can stream the acoustic version of “Haven't You?” via ArtistDirect below:

Matt Skiba And The Sekrets has launched a video for “Voices,” viewable below. It's from the band's new album Babylon.

The new album from Matt Skiba And The Sekrets, Babylon, can be heard here. It's out tomorrow via Superball Music and features Matt Skiba (Alkaline Trio) as well as AFI's Hunter Burgan on bass and My Chemical Romance's Jarrod Alexander on drums.

Matt Skiba And The Sekrets have launched a stream of “Voices,” the opening track from their upcoming debut Babylon due out May 8. Check it out below. Babylon was recorded by Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio with help from AFI bassist Hunter Burgan and My Chemical Romance drummer Jarrod Alexander.

The Smoking Popes will be supporting Matt Skiba And The Sekrets on select dates of their upcoming tour. The dates in question can be found below. June 7, 2012 Chicago, IL Metro  June 8, 2012 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop  June 9, 2012 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts  June 10, 2012 Washington, DC Black […]

Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio is gearing up to release Babylon, the debut from his new project Matt Skiba and the Sekrets, on May 8 via Superball Music. In this exclusive clip, Skiba shares his solo artist inspirations. Check it out below. The third chapter of this video series will premiere on Punknews.org next Monday.

Matt Skiba (Alkaline Trio) will be taking his new band Matt Skiba And The Sekrets out this summer for a brief run of shows. Check out the itinerary below. 06/07/2012 – Chicago, IL @ The Metro 06/08/2012 – Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop 06/09/2012 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts 06/10/2012 […]

Matt Skiba And The Sekrets, the new project from Matt Skiba (Alkaline Trio) as well as AFI bassist Hunter Burgan and My Chemical Romance drummer Jarrod Alexander, has launched a stream of “All Fall Down” here. The project's debut full-length Babylon is due out May 8 via Superball Music.

Matt Skiba and the Sekrets will release their debut full-length Babylon on May 8 via Superball Music. It's the new project from Matt Skiba (Alkaline Trio, the Hell, Heavens). Check out the cover art and track listing below. 01 Voices 02 All Fall Down 03 Luciferian Blues 04 Haven't You? 05 The End Of Joy […]

Alkaline Trio vocalist/guitarist Matt Skiba has announced yet another new project, dubbed Matt Skiba And The Sekrets. The group, which features collaborations from AFI's Hunter Burgan and My Chemical Romance's Jarrod Alexander, will release their debut, Babylon, later this year via Superball Music/Century Media. More details to come. This project is not to be confused […]