Revved-Up and Bashed-Out Plague Skater III Finale
In the chaotic landscape of the pandemic, finding true sonic gems became an art form. One such discovery was Plague Skater, the lo-fi rock project helmed by New Jersey native Will Schwester, which became a beloved fixture on Bandcamp.
Plague Skater wasn’t just a collection of songs; it was an explosion of genre-hopping DIY intensity, capturing the raw, experimental spirit of the COVID era. Schwester used the Plague Skater banner to release two full albums, chronicling a period of intense sonic exploration: the self-titled debut from 2020 and the follow-up, Plague Skater II, from 2021.
These early releases established a blueprint for musical freedom, demonstrating the project’s commitment to unpolished, intensely creative soundscapes. Since those initial drops, the Plague Skater Bandcamp account has continued to spawn a host of experimental releases, each offering a unique facet of Schwester’s evolving vision.
But the project has recently reached a significant milestone. After years of evolving and experimenting, Schwester has finally delivered one last Plague Skater album, Plague Skater III.
This latest entry marks a powerful conclusion to an era of DIY intensity, providing fans with a final, cathartic experience from the project. The release garnered attention immediately, streaming and acclaim published on Stereogum.
Buy on Amazon
Credit
