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Leeds, Yorkshire (2005 – present)
Formed in Leeds, Yorkshire, in 2005, Sky Larkin are Katie Harkin (vocals and guitar), Doug Adams (bass) and Nestor Matthews (drums).
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.
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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YeshuaTheGreat wrote:
Were people not aware the new album came out? Poor charts ):
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zestforlife wrote:
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 wrote:
I want them to come to Detroit. Would definitely go see...
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middleclasssam wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Sky+Larkin Join the Last.FM group!
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explodingnsound wrote:
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 wrote:
Nice live band.
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un_melomane wrote:
New Sky Larkin interview is up today at Mezzic: http://mezzic.com/2010/11/29/interview-sky-larkin/
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gespenstisch wrote:
'Yr drummer scares the shit out of me.' haha. this. Awesome stuff, though, I love Katie's voice (:
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Theecomer wrote:
Terrific fucking band.
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toddc2001 wrote:
Great interview with the band here: http://thedumbingofamerica.net/2010/10/20/your-new-favorite-band-sky-larkin/
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wishibebrit24 wrote:
saw them in LA too!!! GREATTT =)))))
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oprimus wrote:
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 wrote:
saw them open for Blood Red Shoes in LA. pretty awesome.
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mikeycribs wrote:
my fave band of the moment....amazing live
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JustJoshy101 wrote:
Amazingly amazing live and studio! and Katies lovely she gives alot of time for her fans which is great!
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oprimus wrote:
The 405 reviewed them live - http://tiny.cc/e8qd7
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benjit6 wrote:
lovin it! gotta love year dot
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muziekodroom wrote:
Play 2010, 1st and 2nd of october, Muziekodroom, Hasselt, Belgium With Sky Larkin, Junip feat. José Gonzalez, Part Chimp, Skip The Use, Plaid, Stian Westerhus, Joe Gideon & The Shark, Woodpigeon + More bands More info www.play2010.be www.muziekodroom.be
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TristanHamish wrote:
Love you so much :) - Really wouldn't mind another album!!!
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goodbyeSUNRISE wrote:
Clicked on this band because of Mic Christopher; they're not too shabby. I like.
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