THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT CONFRONT TRUTH HEAD-ON WITH HAUNTING NEW SINGLE “SKINNY LIES”

Review By Glen Parkes

If vulnerability had a soundtrack, The Funeral Portrait’s latest single “Skinny Lies” would be the anthem. As a standout track from the forthcoming deluxe edition of Greetings From Suffocate City—set to drop June 13 via Better Noise Music—this emotionally charged release continues the band’s momentum following their #1 chart success on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase’s Active Rock charts.

“Skinny Lies” is a piercing look at the collapse of trust, the unraveling of truths we hide behind, and the longing for ignorance in the face of painful reality. Frontman Lee Jennings captures it with aching precision: “It’s that moment when the truth is out, and you find yourself wishing you could go back to the comfort of not knowing.” That line alone sums up the emotional knife edge this track dances on.

Sonically, it’s everything The Funeral Portrait have become known for: soaring emo melodies, thunderous rock production, and cinematic crescendos. It’s dark, dramatic, and completely arresting. The vocals cut deep, weaving raw emotion through a wall of atmospheric guitars and tension-laced rhythms. This isn’t just a song—it’s a confrontation.

Following their chart-topping triumph, “Skinny Lies” proves the band aren’t just riding a wave—they’re leading the charge of the emo rock revival. With the deluxe edition of Greetings From Suffocate City on the horizon, this track sets the bar sky-high.

Whether you’re in it for the heartbreak or the sonic assault, “Skinny Lies” leaves a mark.

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1. Skinny Lies

A blistering confessional dressed in anthemic rock. The Funeral Portrait continue to prove they’re a band worth every bit of the hype.