Under the Thunder
| "Under the Thunder" | ||||
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digital single cover | ||||
| Single by Skegss | ||||
| from the album Rehearsal | ||||
| Released | 24 June 2020 | |||
| Studio | The Grove Studios[1] | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | Loma Vista Recordings / Caroline Australia[1] | |||
| Songwriter | Ben Reed | |||
| Producers | Catherine Marks, Chris Collins | |||
| Skegss singles chronology | ||||
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"Under the Thunder" is a song by the Australian trio Skegss. It was released on 11 July 2018 as the lead single from their second studio album, Rehearsal.[2] The Kai Neville directed music video was released on the same day.[3]
Upon release, writer and lead vocalists Ben Reed said "This song is about enjoying the rollercoaster of life, no one can live forever so you may as well enjoy the seasons. There's not always going to be a solution to some situations that you're in so you have to take the good with the bad and ride it out and just enjoy a beer when you can and not think about any of the bad things in your life, nature will always have its way at the end of the day."[1]
The song polled at number 27 in the Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2020.
In February 2026, the song was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association for shipments exceeding 35,000 copies.[4]
Reception
Al Newstead from Triple J said "Their new single 'Under the Thunder' brings a springy '70s guitar tone and a groovy, slower swagger to the Byron trio's usual slacker rock sound. Lyrically however, it's very on-brand. Frontman Benny Reed sings about just enjoying life as it comes, and taking the good with the bad."[2]
Tyler Jenke and Poppy Reid from Rolling Stone Australia said "With 'Under the Thunder', Skegss have entered a new era of self-realisation. Stuttering riffs, squirming guitars and jangly tambourine moments; the track may start with the line 'I got many things to learn', but making notable music isn't one of them."[1]
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b c d Tyler Jenke and Poppy Reid (25 June 2026). "Song You Need to Know: Skegss, "Under the Thunder"". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ a b Newstead, Al (24 June 2020). "First Spin: Skegss return with "Under the Thunder", a song that began as an AC/DC gag". Triple J. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ Anne Rose (24 June 2020). "Skegss drop new song and video for 'Under the Thunder'". Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2026 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 4 March 2026.