blind-fitter Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I have mentioned Sky Larkin once or twice before here. I saw them supporting all-female Canadian Joy Division impressionists The Organ at a packed club in Leeds. Not only were Sky Larkin impressive "live", I also procured their 6 track CD, which hints at greatness to come. They remain relatively little known, though they are currently receiving plentiful critical acclaim and some pretty good gigs: in Leeds (supporting the highly-touted The Gossip at legendary trendy indie venue The Faversham, tonight!!!), and some dates down in London. How long they will remain a secret is anybody's guess, as Yorkshire is the place for upcoming UK bands just now. Anyroad; about the band and their music. They're young: 17 / 18 years old, two young ladies on bass and guitar/vocals respectively, and a lad playing drums (excellently). Their style is sort of indie-pop in a vaguely similar style to Sleater-Kinney, The Breeders, Belly, Throwing Muses, even occasional nods to PJ Harvey. Hear more Sky Larkin on their Myspace page: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=23566324 These four songs give a fair idea of Sky Larkin's sound and style. The first two "Somersault Notes" and "Traits And Traitors" are particularly good, I reckon. Worth checking out now, 'cos I suspect their going to be huge. (And I'm rarely wrong about these things: I said the same about Chest about 10 years ago, and look at them now...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Just discovered that the girl bass-player recently left to concentrate on her other band,Mother Vulpine, and has been replaced by a chap called Doug. The band have recently had a featurette in the NME and played the Leeds leg of this summer's Leeds/Reading Festival to an appreciative crowd, earning rave reviews. Have also been played by Steve Lamacq on his Radio 1 evening session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 According to the insert accompanying my Sky Larkin CD, "Souvenir E.P." their my space address is actually www.myspace.com/skylarkinskylarkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyguitar Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 According to the insert accompanying my Sky Larkin CD, "Souvenir E.P." their my space address is actually www.myspace.com/skylarkinskylarkin a chap called Doug Any info on this bloke called 'Doug'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 None whatsoever. Why you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyguitar Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 It's such a dumb name....I thought he might compensate by being an interesting character...or something. Just a thought...you seem to be keen on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Well obviously I think they're a good band, otherwise I wouldn't be doing a "Get The Word Out" on them. I'd only recently completed the original post last night, in which I based my description of them on the set-up when I saw them "live", when I later read in one of their (glowing) reviews on the Net that they had undergone a line-up change. Thus, I provided an "update". So, the new bassist has a dumb name. It's probably been a blight on his thus-far miserable life. But now he's joined Sky Larkin, a fine young band destined for big things, so I guess things are finally looking up for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted December 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Sky Larkin's debut single, "One Of Two" is released on January 22nd 2007, on the Dance to the Radio label The single is available as a limited edition 7" in sky-blue heavyweight vinyl, and also on digital download. The single can be pre-ordered from the DTTR store. Check here for more info: www.dancetotheradio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 "Summit" "One Of Two" + hear the tracks from their new "limited edition" 7" single "Molten / Keepsakes" : HERE I think it's also available as a download from ITunes Also: Sky Larkin appear to be touring the UK this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Just heard that Sky Larkin are currently in the States (Chicago, I believe) recording some material for top UK indie label Wichita. They are working with producer John Goodmanson, who has worked with artists such as Death Cab For Cutie, Sleater-Kinney, Hot Hot Heat, Bikini Kill, Blondie and, er...Hanson. Hopefully the fruits of these recording sessions will come out as an album sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 i knew i had heard that name before! i saw them at ladyfest and recognised the name but didn't know why! they were pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 http://www.myspace.com/skylarkinskylarkin to find out about SkyLarkin's autumnal European touring activities: September: covering a lot of the continent as support to Conor Oberst October: British dates with Hot Club De Paris November: Back around Europe with Los Campesinos! and Lovvers Now signed to top UK indie label Wichita Records (Bloc Party, Simian Mobile Disco, The Cribs amongst others) and with a debut album in the can, things are looking pretty good for Sky Larkin at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Link to videoclip of new single "Fossil, I" on the Wichita label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Debut album "The Golden Spike" out next week on the Wichita label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 That being the case, I'm sure you'll be keen to view the video for their new single (released a couple of weeks ago, to favourable reviews): "Beeline" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Sky Larkin - whose debut album "The Golden Spike" is pretty blooming good, by the way- are currently on a tour of the States. Later dates are with highly-rated nu-twee heroes Los Campesinos!. Worth checking out. Sky Larkin US & Canada Tour Schedule 18 Mar 2009 12:00 Wichita showcase 12am - Red7 Austin, Texas, Texas 19 Mar 2009 16:30 Wichita / Mixtape Party, 7600-7699 Stillridge Drv, 4.45pm Austin, Texas, Texas 20 Mar 2009 15:00 Music for Listeners Party – 3.15pm - Red House Lounge Austin, Texas, Texas 21 Mar 2009 13:30 British Embassy Yorkshire party – 1.40pm - Latitude 30 Austin, Texas 23 Mar 2009 21:00 NYC, Mercury Lounge w/ The Grates -9pm NYC, New York 29 Mar 2009 20:00 Philadelphia, PA.Theatre of Living Arts w/ Los Campesinos! and Ponytail Philidelphia 30 Mar 2009 20:00 South Burlington, VT.Higher Ground w/ Los Campesinos! South Burlington 31 Mar 2009 20:00 Montreal.QUE La Sala Rosa w/ Los Campesinos! Montreal 1 Apr 2009 20:00 Toronto, ONT Opera House w/ Los Campesinos! Toronto 2 Apr 2009 20:00 Detroit, MI Magic Stick w/ Los Campesinos! Detroit 3 Apr 2009 20:00 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall w/ Los Campesinos! Milwaukee 4 Apr 2009 20:00 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Café w/ Los Campesinos! Minneapolis 5 Apr 2009 20:00 Omaha,NE Waiting Room w/ Los Campesinos! Omaha 7 Apr 2009 20:00 Denver, Blue Theatre w/ Los Campesinos! Denver 10 Apr 2009 20:00 Seattle, WA Nuemos Crystall Ball w/ Los Campesinos! Seattle 11 Apr 2009 20:00 Vancouver, BC Richards on Richard w/ Los Campesinos! Vancouver 12 Apr 2009 20:00 Portland Orm Wonder Ballroom w/ Los Campesinos! Portland, Oregon 15 Apr 2009 20:00 San Francisco, CA Slims w/ Los Campesinos! San Francisco, California 16 Apr 2009 20:00 Santa Barbara, Velvet Jones w/ Los Campesinos! Santa Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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