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A Psychedelic Throwback with Timeless Emotion:
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Since SkyCall—a Colmar, France-based band—split up in 2023, Fabrice Duval (psychiatrist by day and "rockstar" 😊 by night),  the band’s visionary leader, continues to channel the psychedelic ethos into a captivating solo project. 

Balancing a thriving medical career as head of a psychiatric department and pioneering research in chronobiology with a lifelong passion for music, Duval’s musical journey has been eclectic and electrifying: from N’Kap Koulou (1984-1987) to Tax Free (1990-1999), Absinthe Faubourg (2003- 2005) to collaborations with Sébastien Leimacher (Magic Yerba Plaza [2007-2012] and 61 Steps [2015-2016]), he eventually formed SkyCall in 2019 with former Tax-Free bassist  Luc Erwin and drummer Didier Hoffmann (replaced in 2021 by Amanda S.), but it was their eventual disbanding in 2023 that marked a turning point. Finalizing the band’s future LP has become a solo mission for Duval, who handles all vocals, guitars, bass, and drums on this album. With the help of Alexandros Chrysidis, who mastered the song at Sierra Studios in Athens, Greece, "the final result is captivating (1111CR3W)".

​"Describing SkyCall’s music is like stepping into a vivid dream, where each note and beat casts an indelible spell (RockCharts)". "Duval's compositions weave together philosophical introspection and psychedelic sonic textures, creating pieces that resonate on multiple emotional and intellectual levels (KIMU)". Songs that are not just emotional expressions but intellectual puzzles, urging the listener to probe deeper into the nature of their experiences. SkyCall's music is more than just a nostalgic nod to classic rock. It's a sophisticated construct that bridges the gap between past and present, offering a fresh take on the genre. "It's a twirl of kaleidoscopic sound sending you spinning with reckless abandon; however, you are held in a warm embrace enjoying every second of the whirlpool (The Other Sides Reviews)". 

The LP in preparation should contain 9 tracks. It should be released around mid-2025. So far 6 singles have been released on streaming platforms. “Wendy” was released on May 10, 2024;  “Amy”, was released on June 21, 2024; “Are You Ready Now?” was released on August 18, 2024 (55 years after Jimi Hendrix's performance at Woodstock)—the final solo is recommended for 6-string aficionados; “Stop Living With Your Eyes Closed” was released on October 30, 2024; "Dream On Mars" was released on January 14, 2025; "Time To Get Ahead" was released on April 1, 2025. These tracks currently total nearly 200 k listens on Spotify, the reels nearly 82 k views (with around 4 k followers on Instagram), the videos 36 k on YouTube.

 

Moreover, these tunes are, or have been, broadcast by more than 100 radio stations around the world (Deal Radio CIC, Radio Wigwam, CMI Radio LLC, Radio Meuse FM, Montréal Radio Cité, Groover Radio, El Rocanrosaurio, Good Vibrations Radio, SSRock radio, Big Inde Giant, OverRocks Radio, Poptastic Radio, Radio Caviar Musical, Tallish Rock-ish, Frecuencia Nuevas Bandas, I2 Radio, Radio Euroindemusic, Radio Airplay…), and more than 70 articles have been published in various magazines, webzines and blogs (Melody Maker, Indefferential, Rock Era Magazine, KIMU, 1111CR3W, Lost in the Manor, Senocular media, Muse Chronicles, PunkHead, Mesmerized, Roadie Music, RockCharts, Skylight Webzine, BEA, Big Entertainment, Dulaxi, Songweb, Swisspa, Extravafrench, IGGY, Tunesaround, Info Music, Aktmusic, The other Side Reviews, Illustrate Magazine, Hailtunes, FVMusicBlog, Sinusoidal Music, Eat This Rock Blog, Raven Ives…). 

Previous releases: 

Tax Free LP "Flashover" (1998) with Luc Erwin (bass) and Katia Razin (drums);

Absinthe Faubourg EP (2005) with Martin Vanicek (co-composer and arranger);

Magic Yerba Plaza (2011) with Sébastien Leimacher (drums) https://magicyerbaplaza.wordpress.com/ ;

61 Steps LP "Solar Storm" (2016) with Sébastien Leimacher (drums).

 

More than 500 concerts with Tax Free all over Europe, and a handful of concerts in the Grand Est of France and Rhône Alpes with SkyCall.​​

Fabrice Duval tenant une guitare Stratocaster devant des CRS

"SkyCall captivates listeners with a sound that beautifully fuses 70s psychedelic vibes with the raw essence of classic rock (RockCharts)". "As a PopHits.Co (http://PopHits.Co) music curator, I can truthfully say, 'SkyCall’s artistry transports you to another dimension, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur' (Will Lisil)”. "The production is meticulous, with Duval handling all the instrumental work. His guitar playing is especially noteworthy, dynamic and expressive, it channels the spirit of rock legends like Jimi Hendrix, yet feels distinctly current (Musikepool)". "The quick rush of madness found in Duval’s guitar is simultaneously mind-blowing and calming in richness and warmth (Other Side Review)". "There’s much to appreciate in Duval's vocal performance with its unique timbre and energy (Lost in the Manor)". "His voice, as captivating as ever, is more than just a vehicle for the lyrics; it becomes the embodiment of the emotional weight and wisdom that he seeks to convey (KIMU)."

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