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Leeds, Yorkshire (2005 – present)
They began life with long time friends and school mates Katie and Nestor rehearsing in bedrooms and garages before adding Doug to their ranks. From then on, their ascent has been rapid and exhilarating. Refusing to be musically pigeon-holed or viewed as a provincial concern, there’s a timeless, international scope to their music, echoing the likes of The Breeders, Violent Femmes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and more. To compare Sky Larkin directly to any singular band or record however, would be doing the trio a grave injustice.
Certainly this non-UK centric outlook is why it makes perfect sense that the band chose to spread their wings and record their debut album as far afield from the UK as Seattle, Washington. Honed by the skills of neo-legendary producer John Goodmanson (Sleater Kinney, Death Cab for Cutie, Nada Surf), they’ve created an ageless record that is punchy and razor sharp yet layered, intriguing and complex.
Much of the credit for this can be put down to the fascinating stories and similes that surround the record. Full of oblique references, lyrical twists and heart-bursting couplets, it’s an engrossing and compelling listen. Sonically married to sharp guitars, crushing rhythms and soaring choruses it all comes together to create an undeniably fantastic LP of dense and rewarding pop songs.
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monster_mash1
These guys still around? Doesn't seem like they've done anything since 2010...
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AndrewBleeker
Bought The Golden Spike a few months ago. A very wise purchase indeed.
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xXAskaXx
Those guys are ridiculously good
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YeshuaTheGreat
Were people not aware the new album came out? Poor charts ):
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zestforlife
We did a review of the second Sky Larkin album on our webzine, have a look maybe? http://zestforlifezine.co.uk/Review_-_Sky_Larkin.html
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YeshuaTheGreat
I want them to come to Detroit. Would definitely go see...
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middleclasssam
http://www.last.fm/group/Sky+Larkin Join the Last.FM group!
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explodingnsound
Check out a FREE download from SKY LARKIN on Exploding In Sound's latest compilation "WAX UNWOUND". http://www.explodinginsound.com/2010/12/exploding-in-sound-presents-wax-unwound.html Feat. Alain Johannes, Ty Segall, Black Mountain, The Twilight Singers, Young Widows, Pulled Apart By Horses, Zach Hill, Monotonix, and more!!
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leeisfreee
Nice live band.
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un_melomane
New Sky Larkin interview is up today at Mezzic: http://mezzic.com/2010/11/29/interview-sky-larkin/
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gespenstisch
'Yr drummer scares the shit out of me.' haha. this. Awesome stuff, though, I love Katie's voice (:
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Theecomer
Terrific fucking band.
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toddc2001
Great interview with the band here: http://thedumbingofamerica.net/2010/10/20/your-new-favorite-band-sky-larkin/
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wishibebrit24
saw them in LA too!!! GREATTT =)))))
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oprimus
The 405 chose Sky Larkin in their 'Album of the Year' shortlist. Vote by heading to: http://tiny.cc/zqid9
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EmpressEricka
saw them open for Blood Red Shoes in LA. pretty awesome.
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mikeycribs
my fave band of the moment....amazing live
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JustJoshy101
Amazingly amazing live and studio! and Katies lovely she gives alot of time for her fans which is great!
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oprimus
The 405 reviewed them live - http://tiny.cc/e8qd7
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benjit6
lovin it! gotta love year dot
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