Skruuul Turns Melancholy into Magic on ‘How It Ends’

Berlin’s Skruuul knows how to craft a time-testing experience. His latest release, ‘How It Ends,’ builds on a hypnotic keyboard motif that tugs at the heartstrings, creating a moment that sinks in with tasteful originality. As the track unfolds, that motif twists into a fresh chord progression, reflecting change while keeping its emotional weight intact.

Looking into Skruul’s story: the wild creativity of Y2K electronic music is what he is particularly drawn to. With his most recent single highlighted here, he’s taken an unexpected route, tapping into AI-generated vocals to shape the track’s ghostly, otherworldly presence. The gamble pays off, adding a futuristic sheen to a song already steeped in nostalgia.

At just 24, Skruuul is playing by his own rules. ‘How It Ends’ is cutting-edge, momentous and shows off what makes him different. The track lingers long after its final note, proving that Skruuul is here to stick around for the long run.