Sidewalks and Skeletons
| Sidewalks and Skeletons | |
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.jpg) Sidewalks and Skeletons performing at Infest in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jake Lee |
| Born | September 20, 1991 |
| Origin | Bradford, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, composer |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | sidewalksandskeletons.com |
Sidewalks and Skeletons is a UK-based electronic music project created by musician and producer Jake Lee. Lee, originally from Bradford, England, started producing electronic music in the mid-2000s while also performing as a guitarist in various deathcore bands.[1] In 2011, he shifted his focus primarily to electronic music, designating Sidewalks and Skeletons as his main solo project. The name Sidewalks and Skeletons was created by Lee as a metaphor representing what remains after death: "The earth you walked, and your bones: they are all that are left behind."[2][3]
Early life
Lee was raised in Bradford. During his early years, he played guitar in underground metal and deathcore bands. Around 2006, he began to focus on dark electronic music production, experimenting with unstructured soundscapes inspired by horror cinema. After several years of developing his production style, he adopted the Sidewalks and Skeletons alias in 2011. Lee has mentioned electronic acts such as Crystal Castles as influential in his transition from heavy metal to electronic music.[4][5]
Musical style and commercial success
The sound of Sidewalks and Skeletons is characterized by down-pitched and warped vocal effects, heavy reverb and dense, distorted synthesizer textures combined with trap-influenced percussion. The production often incorporates experimental elements with a horror-inspired tone, aiming to evoke an immersive, late-night atmosphere.[1]
The track "Goth," originally released on the 2015 album White Light, gained viral recognition through social media platforms such as TikTok. The song has been associated with the underground dark wave and witch house genres.[6][7][8]
Collaborations and media
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Lee has performed on international tours in the United States and Europe, including countries such as Poland, Germany, Lithuania, Hungary. He has collaborates with artists such as Ghostemane, Brothel, and Crosses. Additionally, Lee is credited as a co-producer on the track "Their Kindness Is Charade" from Crystal Castles' final studio album, Amnesty (I). Lee composed and produced high-tempo tracks for the 2017 cyberpunk action shooter Ruiner, published by Devolver Digital.[9] In May 2023, Lee formed the band soft siren with frequent vocal collaborator CASHFORGOLD, making a move into shoegaze music. Their debut single, "4am," received positive reviews and accumulated over 10 million digital streams.[10][11][5]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Volume 1[12] |
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| Volume 2: Planes of Existence |
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| This is Your Escape |
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| Future Ghosts |
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| White Light[13] |
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| The Void[14] |
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| Entity[15] |
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| Exorcism[16] |
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Compilation albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Forbidden Files |
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| 2020 |
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Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
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| Vices (with Catslash) |
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| Digital Ghost (with Brothel) |
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| Eternal Rest |
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sidewalks & Skeleton and CASHFORGOLD [UK/US] + Support: UZR // Few Tickets Left". Spillestedet Stengade. 2024-11-29. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Brand new album for the witch house act Sidewalks And Skeletons: 'Exorcism'". 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "In Conversation with Sidewalks and Skeletons". theplayground.co.uk. 2025-11-19. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Sidewalks and Skeletons". Kompass Music Group. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "SIDEWALKS AND SKELETONS | EXORCISM | REVIEW". LONDØNWORKS. 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Witch House Music 101: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to the Dark Electronic Subgenre". Recording Arts Canada. 2024-10-17. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ Sidewalks and Skeletons -Goth (Instrumental) | Sound Effects by kailyn smith | Listen on audio.com, retrieved 2026-08-24
- ↑ "Goth - Sidewalks And Skeletons | True Detective Edit Jesper Wallstedt (9Gq99bumxp)". mshale.com. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Sidewalks and Skeletons | TheAudioDB.com". www.theaudiodb.com. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Unveil a relic with SIDEWALKS AND SKELETONS for STYLSS Mix 094". STYLSS. 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Sidewalks & Skeletons". Sounds and Shadows. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Sidewalks and Skeletons (Sidewalks & Skeletons, Jake Lee)". Media-Club. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Review: Sidewalks And Skeletons – 'White Light'". Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Review: Sidewalks And Skeletons – 'The Void'". Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Sidewalks And Skeletons - Entity". elektrospank.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ Young, Jaret S. (2022-03-16). "Exorcism by Sidewalks and Skeletons". Sounds and Shadows. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Brand new album for the witch house act Sidewalks And Skeletons: 'Exorcism'". 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
External links
- Official website
- Sidewalks and Skeletons discography at Discogs
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