Skytone - House On The Hill

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Review by Rowan Casey

House On The Hill by Skytone: A Scrappy Indie Pop Gem That Kicks You in the Feels Alright, let’s get this straight—Skytone’s House On The Hill isn’t here to mess around. Released in 2012 outta Canada, this self-released indie pop record hits like a sucker punch to your soul. It’s raw, unfiltered, and doesn’t give two hoots about fitting into some glossy mainstream mold. And honestly? That’s what makes it stick. First off, props to Rodney—he’s pulling quadruple duty on harmony vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, AND drums. Dude’s basically a one-man band with zero chill. Then there’s Darius tearing it up on lead vocals, bringing that emotional grit you didn’t know you needed. Together, they craft something that feels less like an album and more like someone spilling their guts over 40 minutes of music. Messy? Maybe. Powerful? Hell yeah. Now, let’s talk tracks. The title track, “House On The Hill,” slaps hard. Like, real hard. From the first chord, it drags you into this moody, nostalgic vibe that just won’t quit. Darius’ voice cracks in all the right places, making it feel lived-in—not polished or fake. There’s this haunting piano line running through it too, courtesy of Rodney, which gives the whole thing a cinematic edge. By the time the chorus kicks in, you’re either yelling along or sobbing quietly in your car. Either way, it works. Then there’s another banger—I’m not naming names because part of the fun is discovering it yourself—but trust me when I say it’s got hooks sharp enough to gut you. The drumbeat alone punches you right in the chest while the harmonies soar so high you’ll think you’re levitating. These guys aren’t reinventing the wheel, but damn if they don’t make it spin faster than anyone else in the room. Here’s the kicker though: House On The Hill doesn’t try to be perfect. It’s messy as hell, and sometimes the production sounds like it was recorded in someone’s garage (spoiler: it probably was). But that’s exactly why it sticks with you. In a world full of overproduced pop garbage, Skytone reminds us that imperfection can still pack a punch. So yeah, go listen to this thing. Crank it loud, let it mess you up a little. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself humming “House On The Hill” for days. Oh, and one last thing—Rodney should probably start charging extra for wearing so many hats. Dude deserves hazard pay.

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Artist: Skytone
Album: House On The Hill

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Filename: skytone-house-on-the-hill.zip
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
House On The Hill4:20

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Not On Label (Skytone Self-released)

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Formats

  • File
  • MP3
  • 320 kbps

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtWoodside Studio, Ottawa
Mixed AtWoodside Studio, Ottawa

Credits

RoleCredit
Harmony VocalsRodney
Acoustic GuitarRodney
PianoRodney
DrumsRodney
Lead VocalsDarius

Notes

Recorded and mixed at Woodside studio.

About Skytone

Skytone are a vocal instrumental duo from Ottawa, Canada, consisting of brothers and (called "Sol"). Their sound is generally considered indie/pop/alternative with Darius and Sol singing and playing a variety of instruments on their albums. Darius plays guitar, bass, keyboard, percussion, mandolin, accordion and some drums. Sol plays guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and percussion.

Members

  • Rodney Doddridge
  • Darius Doddridge

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *House On The Hill* by Skytone is like a one-man masterpiece. Almost every instrument you hear—acoustic guitar, piano, drums, even harmony vocals—was played by Rodney. Darius took the lead on vocals, but Rodney pretty much wore all the other hats. It’s indie pop at its finest, self-released in Canada back in 2012. The title track itself feels like a journey, with layers of sound that Rodney built piece by piece. Pretty impressive for a DIY project!