It’s difficult to put a finger on what kind of music The Skints make, as it seems to combine rap, ska, punk rock and blues into something that can’t quite be called any of these. This doesn’t bother the audience however, with a pleasing mix of young and middle aged stoners swaying in the 300-capacity room above Lincoln’s Engine Shed.
As guitarist Josh Rudge takes the helm , lead singer Marcia Richards coyly avoids the spotlight. Bassist Jonathon Doyle (Captain Haddock for this evening) produces some smooth grooves, as they dive into “Rise Up”. He’s soon accompanied by drummer Jamie Kyriakides, who for a monkey has a downright angelic vocal presence. One of the standout tracks from their LP “Part & Parcel”, it sets the tone perfectly, and provides an ideal tempo for all of us.
The band didn’t neglect Halloween.
I first saw The Skints at a show in the south-east nearly three years ago, and it’s great to see them having come this far. They’ve stepped up a level musically, and they’re certainly getting peoples’ attention, after supporting the likes of The King Blues and You Me At Six . My heart has belonged to Marcia since I was 16, and I see no sign of that changing.
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