SkyDxddy’s rise in the rock world hasn’t gone unnoticed — especially by SiriusXM Octane, who added her track “Choker” to their coveted Test Drive and then into regular rotation. But for the LA-based artist, hearing herself on satellite radio wasn’t just a bucket-list moment, it was validation. “I freaked out,” she recalls. “Octane is like one of those rites of passage into the rock community… I filmed my reaction videos and everything. Very cool. Huge milestone reached.”
That milestone comes alongside her heaviest project to date: Trauma-Core, an album that lives up to its name with raw honesty and a refusal to look away. “I wanted it to be so in-your-face,” she says. “The really shitty stuff is swept under the rug, so Trauma-Core is my way of letting people who’ve gone through the worst moments of their life have something to scream and cry to.”
The track “Choker” has quickly become a breakout moment for the album, earning heavy spins and introducing new fans to SkyDxddy’s no-holds-barred approach. Its accompanying video captures both the visual grit and emotional depth of the song, setting the tone for what Trauma-Core stands for.
For SkyDxddy, music has always been about more than catharsis. It’s survival — and sometimes triumph. “This one takes the listener on this ride of devastation, acceptance, and eventually triumph and reclamation,” she says. That turning point came with “God of War,” co-written with Sam Tinnezs. “That was the moment I was like, okay. This album isn’t just sad… it’s badass.”
Even now, some lyrics still land like a gut punch. “‘Does it feel good to know you had me?’ from ‘Strings’ still hits me in the chest every time,” she shares. “I was groomed when I was younger, and the thought of that person getting to say whatever they want about their experience with me makes me lose it.”
So how does she balance vulnerability and ferocity without sacrificing either? “You can’t lose the story and the truth of it all. We’re not just sad — we’re angry, we’re disappointed, we’re confused. When you genuinely feel it, it always comes through.”
On the road, her mission is the same: connection. But touring comes with its own set of highs and lows. “Denver, Colorado — I’ll never forget it. They cheered for so long I could barely speak.” Still, she’s candid about the realities of life on stage. “I was kissed without consent, fell on stage, and ran off crying. It sucked. Especially because I focus on consent and boundaries — it was just wild. But I think it’s important to talk about the ups and downs.”
That honesty defines her live shows, which she describes as “therapy with a breakdown — and some healthy rage and empowerment at the end as a cherry on top.” Her goal? “All I’ve ever wanted was to feel heard. So that’s what I want them to feel.”
SkyDxddy continues to amplify her message visually as well. The recent video for “Not Guilty?” leans into the themes of self-reclamation and confronting abuse, expanding the emotional arc started by Trauma-Core. Both visuals deepen the listener’s experience and showcase her fearless storytelling.
With women in heavy music making waves, SkyDxddy has a message for anyone following her path: “There is no better you, than you. Don’t follow trends. Be undeniably YOU. Scars and all, chaos and all.”
If Trauma-Core had a warning label, it’d read: Music for survivors by survivors.
And the journey’s not over yet. A headline tour kicks off in August — with a deluxe version of Trauma-Core on the way. “Very excited,” she says with a grin. “It’s coming.”
