Review: "Skintight Crazy" - August Royals

When a relationship ends, what are you left with? Well, it depends on what side of the relationship you were on– the one breaking it off, or the one receiving the news that it’s over. Or maybe you and your ex-partner occupy both titles. Either way, when all’s said and done, you’ve got nothing but yourself and your memories left. In August Royals’ latest single “Skintight Crazy”, you’re taken on a walk through a relationship’s end. August muses on the lingering aftereffects of a relationship, all the distant memories of what you did and who you were together. But more than that, it’s realizing that you’re no longer in love with the person your partner currently is, but rather the person they used to be during that relationship. Moving on is tough, and all you’ll really have is the what-ifs.

If “Skintight Crazy” is one thing, it’s groovy. This track is seriously addictive to listen to– if you listen to it once, you’ll be vibing every time it loops back to the beginning. Its soundscape has some fantastic percussion, as well as some funky synth to keep it dynamic and fun. I really love how the song’s energy fades in and out, almost mimicking its lyrics. Some points are slower, dragged out, like when August Royals sings, “I kinda wanna let go / kinda wanna let go”, but things always eventually speed back up to their original tempo. It adds a fantastic dimension to a song that is already a great listen. The songwriting, too, is evocative; lines like “there’s a fight and your mother called me a narcissist” and “but you got me on a tightrope, baby” are both specific yet relatable; a sense of universality to the emotions are attached to these lines. “Skintight Crazy” is catharsis with a groovy soundscape, and what better way to reminisce on a relationship than with a song that is just that?

August Royals is an artist who has garnered praise from V Magazine, Rollacoaster, Lyrical Lemonade, and more. Additionally, he was selected to be part of Pigeons & Planes’ coveted “Best New Artists”, where he was noted to be “the rare kind of talent who’s positioned to strike the difficult balance between artistry and accessibility.” After signing with RCA Records, he released his debut single “Blue Football” to great success. Following “Blue Football” was his debut EP Inhaler in 2022, which consisted of nine tracks and a multi-genre reflection on his personal experiences and struggles. After some time spent offline and in the studio, August is now back in 2025 with a bundle of songs that are his “best to date and most authentic.” “Skintight Crazy” is August’s second independent release, and with it we’ll all be looking forward to his continued projects. Drop August a follow if you enjoyed “Skintight Crazy”, and definitely be on the lookout for his next works!

Written By Alexa Leung

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