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'Culture Non-Stop' - The Skinner Brothers EP Review

 

'Culture Non-Stop' - The Skinner Brothers EP Review


The Skinner Brothers dropped their new EP 'Culture Non-Stop' on Friday 6th August. An indie band with an arena sound, The Skinner Brothers tell stories of football, drugs, booze, sex and love! Four explosive and individual brand new tracks make up an EP full of swagger and attitude!

First up is the title track; 'Culture Non-Stop' - from the start you know this is the Skinner Brothers as Zac's distinctive vocals draw you in. With fuzzy guitar riffs and driven by the drums, this song is an upbeat swipe at the bullshit! It has an addictive quality to it - I could happily have it on repeat - and as the song itself says "I need the music in my system to feel high".  

With the second track 'Told You So' we have more of a dance vibe with a definite
summer festival feel coming from the guitar riff and the bass. This will fit in perfectly with the news announced yesterday that they will be performing at the Isle of Wight festival with This Feeling!

I am loving the simple intro of track three, 'Jericho Star' - a lovely indie melody that literally made me smile! So here we have the love song, Skinner Brothers style; "All I want to do is waste some time with you". A sweet and vulnerable side to the band that I definitely enjoyed hearing.

The final track on the EP 'Mountain High' is a heavier one - this will be a crowd pleaser and mosh pit number. "Jump from the pit to the stage, that's my hype". A Skinner Brothers EP wouldn't be complete without a football reference and here we have it in the form of both Fifa and the line "straight in off the bar". Loving the vibes from chorus in this one too, gave me a retro feel.        

The whole EP is full of catchy guitar riffs, huge drums and classy bass. It strengthens their position as one of the hottest bands to see live at the moment. With their sold out headline show tomorrow at The 100 Club followed by performances at The Crystal Palace Bowl supporting The Streets later this month, August is looking hot for the Skinner Brothers.



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