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Sky Larkin are Katie Harkin (vocals and guitar), Doug Adams (bass) and Nestor Matthews (drums).
Formed in Leeds, Yorkshire, Sky Larkin 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 pigeonholed 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.
Formed in Leeds, Yorkshire, Sky Larkin 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 pigeonholed 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.
Top Albums
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The Golden Spike
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Antibodies
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Fossil, I
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Pica
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One Of Two
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Matador
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Somersault
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Geography
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Summit
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Octopus '08
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Keep Sakes
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Shoutbox
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inspirat1on wrote:
love u guys!
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carisbrooke wrote:
Sky Larkin did an amazing cover of Bloc Party's 'Ion Square' get it off here http://www.separatedbymotorways.co.uk/
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middleclasssam wrote:
Everybody join the Sky Larkin Last.FM group! http://www.last.fm/group/Sky+Larkin
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wasteofpaint11 wrote:
<3
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middleclasssam wrote:
Can anyone share the 'Swit Swoo' EP with me? Thanks!
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danfeeneyuk wrote:
If you are in or around Manchester on Saturday 10th October then come see the Larkin at our John Peel Night! http://www.last.fm/event/1189860+John+Peel+Night+2009
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niiiccccc wrote:
can someone send me a few sonngs please?:) x
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Chikaplastika wrote:
Mostro!!!
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ulfkastner wrote:
How I previewed their music before SXSW this year and didn't end up putting them on my short list of bands to check out is beyond me, now that I have taken the time to listen to The Golden Spike front to back. Ack. Same goes for Dananananaykroyd, but at least I did manage to catch Fight Like Apes. Happy pouncy times.
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Mycodenameis wrote:
"How do I get Antibodies? " - I just downloaded The Golden Spike of Amazon for £3.39, job done!
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Diminuendo_ wrote:
How do I get Antibodies?
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gaz_ wrote:
also Siobhan, they confirmed they're doing Lattitude at tonight's gig
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gaz_ wrote:
actually want to marry Katie
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MacaroniNoodle wrote:
Is this guy related to popstar Chip Skylark from Nickoldeon's Fairly Oddparents?
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warrens467 wrote:
Nestor = legend! You made the evening Sky Larkin! cheers for the drumstick, come back to portsmouth soon!!
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killthedramaken wrote:
really lovely guys in person :) if anybody is interested, we did a exclusive filmed interview with the guys at the ICA in london couple months ago >>> http://www.getcloser.com/artist/audioandvideo/Sky+Larkin/117928/11742/
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JakeHills wrote:
I just saw you guys the other night, you were supporting The Rakes, I really liked you, you're pretty good, i'll see you again for The Great Escape. (I'm the guy that said "You're awesome" and a thumbs up to Nestor Matthews afterwards) =D
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cloud7 wrote:
You guys were GREAT at Neumo's in Seattle. I just got your CD in the mail today, it's amazing! Try and come back soon!
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xxneonlandxx wrote:
i love love loved you guys last night at slim's! come back to SF soon!!
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Veeelovesyou wrote:
Matador-acoustic in Paris,recorded in feb. http://www.le-hiboo.com/12519
Videos
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Featured Tracks
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Antibodies full track | 3:31 |
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Beeline full track | 2:38 |
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Geography full track | 3:02 |
Events
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Dec
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The Cribs
O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
27 shouts
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Dec
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The Cribs
O2 Academy Brixton, London, United Kingdom
9 shouts
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Dec
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The Cribs
Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, United Kingdom
14 shouts
| 43 attendees
News
To open The Cribs’ December UK tour + London show headline
9 Nov 2009 | from www.weareskylarkin.com
The final action of a hectic but prosperous 2009 for Katie, Nestor and Doug will see them joining The Cribs on their UK tour in December. The band will be joining Los Campesinos! and the Slits (in Doncaster) on the quartet’s huge, end-of-year shows. …
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Halloween in Chicago
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Halloween in Chicago
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Sky Larkin inteview with EastScene
3 Nov 2009 | from www.weareskylarkin.com
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