Interview with the band Neverskin

June 29, 2026

Interview with the band Neverskin

By Mick Michaels

COSMICK VIEW: Hello! Welcome to The Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.

Neverskin: My pleasure. And thank you very much for the opportunity. We are always happy to talk about our music and our project.

CV: Every artist experiences highs and lows. Many struggle just to move

from one level to the next, and some, unfortunately, never do. What would

you consider to be a pivotal point in an artists career which would take them

from one level to the next that a struggling artist should be aware of? Is it

an individual mindset or does it equate more to opportunity? Or is it

something all together different in your opinion?

Neverskin: It depends on how you define 'leveling up'. We are musicians, composers, and producers who reunited after 20 years. Being 40+ and independent, our goal tree looks very different than it did when we were in our twenties trying to conquer the world. For us, the simple fact that people take time out of their day to listen to what we create is a massive win. We operate at our own pace, without the crunch time or the box-ticking that comes with a record label business model.

My advice to others is pragmatic: if you want to grow, you need to treat it as a business. Set clear, achievable goals. Don't just focus on some vague concept of 'leveling up'; define what success looks like for your specific situation and celebrate those milestones. It keeps you moving.

The truth of the industry nowadays is though, you need a network, or you need to invest in setting up a network. Unfortunately, getting that kind of recognition out of thin air is incredibly rare

CV: What have you found to be the balancing point between relevance and

over saturation when it comes to being an artist? Is there a fine line

between the two or can it be looked at to some degree as the two essentially

being one in the same?

Neverskin: It depends on the value you attach to being 'relevant.' In my view, all artistic creation starts with a love for the craft, not with the will to be relevant. Don't get me wrong; there are acts—take the K-pop industry, for example—that are engineered specifically to gain that relevance.

Fortunately, in our genre, it generally starts with the passion for creating music.

Relevance is like a drug: when you’re growing, it’s exhilarating, but when it stagnates, it can lead to a 'bad trip.' As for the line between saturation and oversaturation, I believe that doesn't lie with the artist's output, but with the fans' consumption capacity and the sheer density of music available within a specific niche.

CV: Is there any level of consideration, or even concern, to deliver on

expectations, whether it being your own or that of the fans, when working

on new material?

Neverskin: To get straight to the point: no, to both. We only release a track if it survives our own, fairly heavy quality check. To date, we have released three tracks, but we’ve shelved more than double that number.

Because we are currently in the early stages of this project, we aren't yet boxed in by outside expectations. But even if we were, being independent artists means we can remain uncompromising. We only put out what we genuinely love. If fans share that feeling, it’s a massive win—a meaningful connection—but it remains a byproduct of the process. The first, and most important goal, is to create work that meets our own internal standard. Once that’s achieved, the next phase begins: sharing that work with the world and hoping it resonates.

CV: For you, what’s first when it comes to songwriting…is it a matter of lyrics

melody, chords, beat, attitude? Or is it more organic than that where the

moment dictates the process and outcome?

Neverskin: It’s actually both, it’s organic, but it’s definitely formulaic as well. You need that structure to give the emotion a place to land. We generally follow two paths: we either jam until a base structure emerges, or we pull from what I call Remy’s 'warehouse of fun'—a library of riffs he’s stored away.

From that point, the formula takes over: we build a verse-chorus-verse foundation. It’s practical, it’s effective, and it’s a language we both speak. Once that skeleton is there, I take it to my studio and the organic process begins. I hunt for the vibe, hum vocal lines, and write lyrics based on what feels right to me and resonates with my own vision at that moment. I record these base vocals and send them to Remy for his feedback. He isn't afraid to be critical; he evaluates the direction I've taken, and if it doesn't fit, we push until it does. Once we’re aligned, I layer the vocals and he applies his production magic. It’s that balance—the formulaic structure provides the discipline, while that critical back-and-forth dialogue is where the character of the track is born.

CV: What do you believe makes songwriting more honest and

impactful...that something that both the artist and listener can share?

Neverskin: For me, it’s about a raw feeling—whether it stems from the music, the lyrics, or both. The initial connection happens when we as artists come together to create something that wasn’t there before. The next step is the hand-off to the audience; we simply hope they find something in it—be it love, hate, sadness, or understanding.

I don't write to be explicitly 'understood.' I prefer to write metaphorically, giving listeners the space to project their own story onto the lyrics. Music without vocals functions in much the same way; it’s inherently open. By leaving that space for different emotions to be experienced, we keep the work honest. To me, that openness is the most pure form of connection an artist can offer.

CV: What do you feel has been the greatest contribution to your success as

an artist?

Neverskin: Well, we used to play in a band called Ambiossis together. I was rummaging through some of the old videos on YouTube recently, and I was genuinely blown away by how many people are still listening. Reading comments like 'I started grunting because of this song' or 'What happened to this band?' is incredibly humbling and surreal. Having even a shred of positive impact on someone's life is mind-boggling to me.

In general, I wouldn't describe us as 'successful' if we are measuring by traditional goals or commercial achievements—that isn't for me to determine. For me, being humbled by that kind of resonance is a success in itself, regardless of our stature in the scene. It always comes back to people taking the time to listen, like, share, and express themselves. That connection—the fact that the work lives on in someone else’s experience—is the greatest success I can imagine.

CV: What’s next for you? What can fans expect to see coming up?

Neverskin: Well, we have a track that’s 95% done from a creative standpoint. We still need to polish the mix, handle the visualizer and lyric video, and sort out the promotional package—that’s the flipside of being independent! It’s something to look forward to, though. Remy called it 'his new favorite song,' so, make of that what you will. :)

We’re also working on a track that’s very personal to me. This one is going to take some time; it’s not something you can just force into a session. It’s a mood thing.

Apart from that, we don’t have any plans for live performances. If the demand grows, it’s something we might consider in the future, but for now, the focus is entirely on the music.

CV: Thank you again for spending some time talking and sharing with

our readers. I wish you all the best and continued success.

Neverskin: The pleasure was mine. I really liked some of the more philosophical questions you threw our way. It gave me a chance to really think about things in a different light. So thanks a lot for that.

To you and the readers, take care of each other and rock on!

Check out Neverskin at:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/neverskin

Latest Singles:

'Time': https://youtu.be/iRVyO-rjDkc

'Piece of Mind': https://youtu.be/e4GiO4ToJqk

'Snatched': https://youtu.be/YifIn4kEnBg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverskin.music

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverskin

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neverskin.music

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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, author, show host, big dreamer & guitarist for the traditional Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary. Writing has always been a creative outlet for me; what I couldn't say in speech, I was able to do with the written word. Writing has given me a voice & a way for me to create on a multitude of platforms including music and song, articles, independent screenplays, books & now, artist interviews. The Cosmick View is an opportunity to raise the bar & showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. For me, it's another out-of-this-world adventure.