Support Women Artists Sunday: Sky Larkin

Sky Larkin is a three piece indie band from Leeds, United Kingdom who formed in 2005.The band consists of Katie Harkin (Lead Singer, Guitar), Doug Adams (Bass), Nestor Matthews (Drums)

In common with many bands from Leeds, Sky Larkin released two singles on the Leeds based label Dance To The Radio. Songs of theirs appeared on Dance To The Radio compilation albums 'Something I Learned Today' and 'Out Of The Woods And Trees', the former featuring 'Summit' and the latter featuring the Napoleon IIIrd remix of 'Keepsakes' In both 2006 and 2007 they appeared on the unsigned stage at the Leeds Festival.

The album was recorded in Seattle in Spring 2008 with Sleater-Kinney and Death Cab For Cutie producer John Goodmanson.

The band signed to record label Wichita in 2008, and released their debut single on this new label, titled 'Fossil, I', on the 20th of October, 2008. There was an accompanying video for the single which enjoyed success on MTV2 and can be viewed on Youtube.com.

Their debut album The Golden Spike was released in February 2009 on Wichita Records. A promotional tour of England, Europe and America (including an appearance at South By Southwest Festival in Texas) took place in spring/summer 2009, and in December 2009 they toured in support of The Cribs.

In 2010, the band recorded follow up to their debut and released Kaliede in August, which was preceded by the single, "Still Windmills". In September 2010, the band headed out on a UK tour. Later this year the band will be supporting Blood Red Shoes, Les Savy Fav and Frightened Rabbit in support of second single from Kaliede entitled "Tiny Heist".

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Sky Larkin has a pleasant rhythm to her songs. Melody lines tend to be simple, but quite catchy. Similarities can be seen between Sky Larkin and a faster paced Tiger Trap. Melodies seem similar to The Whigs. Because of its versatility, I would suggest listening to Sky Larkin while moods are more centric, not for extremes in mood, but good for everything else.

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