The singles leading up to this one — “Momentum,” “What Is Real,” “Tough Kid” — set the tone perfectly. Take “Momentum,” for example. It’s an anthem for everyone who’s ever felt stuck in their own skin but found a way to push forward anyway. There’s this tension in the track — guitar lines flickering like streetlights, Skye’s vocals balancing tenderness and fury. It’s like she’s telling you, keep going, even when it’s hard to believe you can.

Across The Act of Living, that push-and-pull of strength and vulnerability is everywhere. Wallace’s songwriting pulls no punches — she sings about longing, regret, resilience, and all the invisible threads that hold a life together. “Tough Kid” is pure fire: pounding drums, fuzzed-out guitars, and Skye delivering lines that feel both intimate and defiant. It’s the kind of song you want to blast while you drive too fast through your hometown — the soundtrack to outgrowing your ghosts.

And yet, for all its grit, this record never loses its warmth. There are moments that feel like a friend’s hand on your shoulder — honest, steady, unflinching. Skye Wallace shows her scars without letting them overshadow the rest of the story. Her voice — raw but unwavering — makes every lyric feel earned.