"While their guitar tone lends itself to blues rock and they excel in this area, Skymonk does not confine themself. “Stitches” is an aughts rock radio anthem in the vein of Audioslave and other FM favorites of the era. However, the biggest influence on Carapace is Kings of Leon. Their sound is all over the record . Speaking of Audioslave, part of what binds Skymonk to those years is Nash’s intonation of that decade’s vocal sounds, a tone embodied in someone like Chris Cornell. Nash reflects a lot of Cornell’s style, with perhaps a bit more twang. In “Old Dog”, his voice absolutely soars over the driving guitars and rhythm section, the ghost of Soundgarden clearly chasing. "

"...Musically, the mood is vibey and ethereal, but with sturdy alt-rock at its root. Skymonk occupies a clearly identifiable kaleidoscope of influences, ranging from The White Stripes to Band of Skulls, but somehow it ends up like a mix between 311 and Shinedown. Impressively, the band manages to make these sounds feel fresh and vital... Casing vulnerability within music that is surging and intense — a shell that can’t quite shield the wounded feelings within — tenderness is ultimately the record’s essential strength, elevating Skymonk beyond the sum of its parts." -- Tricia Calahan, Free Times (February 14th, 2018)

"Skymonk’s “To Have And To Hold” blends the plea of a failing marriage with an apocalyptic backdrop of guitars. The song is ensconced in smart clatter with call and response guitars, which suggest the circular questioning of the lyrics. The second verse picks up with Kelly Nash’s wooly images of America and post modern melancholy, “Now we need assistance / we can’t run in this car alone. / We’re so tired from the road”.  The four-piece band's smart counterpoint balances out the anxious message with Nash’s closing provocation “come on truth and dare”.  -- Ethan Fogus, The Sound Connector (February 16th, 2018)

“Skymonk’s “Carapace” represents rock with true grit and soul. Energy pours out of every piece. The attention to stylistic flourishes gives the entire collection such a gorgeous, luxurious feeling to it. Over the course of the journey Skymonk incorporates elements of punk, indie rock, hard rock, even a little bit of jazz inflected moments. By choosing such a great plethora of choices Skymonk ensures that their sound expands up into the sky. Reminiscent at times of the Pixies’ “Bossa Nova” album everything about the collection drives forward with such clear-eyed intensity. What truly ties it together is the shimmering vocals and elegant wordplay that grace the entirety of the work.”

"...Columbia trio Skymonk dropped a single new tune earlier this month on Bandcamp: “Stitches.” All jagged edges and Bob Mould irascibility, it comes from an upcoming EP. Singer Kelly Nash is still the focal point, with his distinctive voice nearly desperate but still in control of an outfit that sews together disparate post-punk influences in new melodic ways. -Kevin Oliver

"There’s an interesting dichotomy at work in the music of Columbia trio Skymonk. The rhythm section tends toward an understated pulse — nothing too showy, just simple, confident playing. That leaves a wide-open canvas for singer/guitarist Kelly Nash to release a tidal wave of guitar noise that seems to be made of pure visceral emotion. Rather than meshing with bassist Scott Roberts and drummer Ben Evans, Nash traffics in ear-splitting shards of noise that serve to comment on and bolster his vulnerable wail. It’s not uncommon for bands to highlight loud guitars, but Skymonk uses that volume to create another storytelling voice."

"...Powerful vocals, meticulous guitars and a rhythm section that's there, on it, all the time... So Low has that feel that you get when you listen to a track and everything just works so well and one thinks, yeah. The trio of Kelly Nash, Scott Roberts and Ben Evans show that just being a really good band is trendy..."

"The three-piece band Skymonk consisting of Kelly Nash (vocals, guitar), Scott Roberts (bass) and Ben Evans (drums) is making their presence known. They started rocking out venues in Columbia, SC and also recently released a short yet good introduction to the band through a self-titled three song EP Skymonk. With this EP the band establishes themselves as a well-versed rock band but also hints at other possibilities..."

"...Skymonk’s self titled EP, a confident wash of smoky blues tinged indie rock launches itself forward, paving the way...blending with the indie aesthetic to create a curious tension that makes the music stand out as imaginative and prepared to try new things, pushing back against standard mainstream methods while remaining entirely accessible at the same time."

“...Refusing to play it safe, Skymonk arrives with three looks it could easily refine in the future, a promising start for this talented band...”

“Skymonk's music style sticks to the blues/rock, but occasionally dips into other genres. Blues is the umbrella in which the group operates under, but if something new is discovered ... it's fair game."”