Sheffield, UK pop-rock duo Skyracer have officially announced their debut full-length studio album, Skyracer V1.0, released on July 24, 2026. Made up of lifelong friends Dan Fox and Chris Brayshaw, the band crafts a cinematic soundscape built on 90s nostalgia, synthwave textures, and high-energy pop-punk hooklines.
Cinematic Nostalgia Meets Pop-Punk Energy
Skyracer V1.0 brings together eight beloved single releases along with three brand-new, unheard tracks. The 11-song collection serves as a complete narrative arc exploring identity, ambition, first loves, and the delicate process of growing up without losing the kid inside.
- Sonic DNA: Blending shimmering retro synths with driving pop-punk guitars, Skyracer draws stylistic comparisons to The Midnight, The Ataris, Boys Like Girls, and Busted.
- Key Album Highlights: The record spans from the neon-soaked romance of “Under The Lights” and the explosive tension of “Los Alamos” to the reflective longing of “We’ve Been Alive” and the apocalyptic optimism of “Last Token.”
- Pure Collaboration: Built from casual weekly dinners and late-night songwriting sessions, the album represents a completely organic snapshot of their lifelong friendship.
“We never set out with a grand plan. We just got together every week, cooked food, hung out, and made the kind of music we wished existed when we were growing up. Looking back, these songs tell the story of who we were, who we are now, and the things we’ve held on to along the way.” — Skyracer
About Skyracer
Based out of Sheffield, Skyracer is led by multi-instrumentalists Dan Fox and Chris Brayshaw. Spending the past few years quietly building an immersive visual and sonic universe, the duo has carved out a distinct niche within the UK indie scene—appealing equally to synthwave enthusiasts, pop-punk kids, and nostalgic romantics alike.