EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 35 MIN
My Music Episode 582 - Skäl
from My Music · host Graham Coath
Hello, everyone, and welcome to another episode of My Music! Today, Graham sits down with Evan from Skäl, a rising UK guitar band with roots in Winsford and a name that translates from Swedish as reason, cause, motive.In this lively and wide-ranging conversation, Evan opens up about the band’s beginnings, their inspirations, and the story behind the name Skäl. From growing up above a live music venue to finding their sound with their first singles, Evan shares how the band’s energy and songwriting connect with audiences in both intimate gigs and festival stages.Expect plenty of laughs and tangents too—from secret locations and giveaway badges, to bucket hats, merchandise ideas, and even the question of whether hot sauce should be essential band merch. Evan and Graham also dive into the realities of today’s music industry: balancing confidence with humility, the role of live performance in winning new fans, and why supporting grassroots venues and emerging artists is vital for the future of music.🎵 Whether you’re here to discover a new band to add to your playlist, or just want to enjoy an entertaining chat about music, attitude, and audience connection—this episode delivers it all.So tune in, support Skäl, and maybe start saving for that bucket hat. Who knows—you might just be able to say you were there before Glastonbury.
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to another episode of My Music! Today, Graham sits down with Evan from Skäl, a rising UK guitar band with roots in Winsford and a name that translates from Swedish as reason, cause, motive.In this lively and wide-ranging conversation, Evan opens up about the band’s beginnings, their inspirations, and the story behind the name Skäl. From growing up above a live music venue to finding their sound with their first singles, Evan shares how the band’s energy and songwriting connect with audiences in both intimate gigs and festival stages.Expect plenty of laughs and tangents too—from secret locations and giveaway badges, to bucket hats, merchandise ideas, and even the question of whether hot sauce should be essential band merch. Evan and Graham also dive into the realities of today’s music industry: balancing confidence with humility, the role of live performance in winning new fans, and why supporting grassroots venues and emerging artists is vital for the future of music.🎵 Whether you’re here to discover a new band to add to your playlist, or just want to enjoy an entertaining chat about music, attitude, and audience connection—this episode delivers it all.So tune in, support Skäl, and maybe start saving for that bucket hat. Who knows—you might just be able to say you were there before Glastonbury.
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