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Rock chick takes listeners on a musical rollercoaster (+video)

By Adriana Weber
Rotorua Daily Post·
9 Jul, 2014 10:54 PM2 mins to read

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Jennie Skulander of Devilskin

Jennie Skulander of Devilskin

Rotorua's Jennie Skulander is making her mark in the national and international music scene.

The former Rotorua Lakes High School student is about to embark on a 19-show tour of New Zealand, with her rock band, Devilskin, following the release of their debut album We Rise.

The four-piece band formed in Hamilton in 2010 and have since gained thousands of fans across the country and the world, and amassed more than 450,000 hits on You Tube.

Their singles Little Pills, Never See The Light and Start A Revolution have topped charts and the band have gained a reputation for delivering high-energy, entertaining performances.

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Skulander said she was so excited about the tour, she's already started packing her suitcase, a week out from the tour.

"I can't wait. I've always wanted to travel around the country and do lots of live shows, and it's finally happening," she said.

Skulander described the band's genre as solid rock with a heavy metal influence, and was blown away by the number of fans their music has attracted.

New chapter

As the former front woman of local band Slipping Tongue, which formed in 2002 and broke up in 2008, Skulander was excited about the next chapter of her music career.

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"This tour is just the beginning, I have so many dreams for the future. I'd love to keep touring, perform at shows overseas, and at international music festivals alongside big names like Iron Maiden and Deftones," she said. "Winning a New Zealand Music Award would always be nice too."

In the near future, performing in Australia was on the cards, she said.

She encouraged rock fans to listen to their new album.

"It's not your typical rock album, listening to it, it's kind of like going on a rollercoaster blindfolded. There's heavy parts, and softer parts, ups and downs."

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To her fans, she said she wanted to thank them for all their support over the years and remind them that nothing is out of their reach.

"I know it sounds cheesy, but dreams do come true."

The We Rise album is now available on iTunes.

For more information visit Facebook or www.Devilskin.co.nz.

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