Mar 04
Skinscast Episode 4
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Mar 03
S2E04: Music Guide
Spektrum – Kinda New
Spektrum are cool. Ricardo Villalobos remixed their track ‘Freakbox’ which is basically the ultimate seal of approval as far as I’m concerned. ‘Kinda New’ is a great way to kick off what is in my opinion the episode with the best music yet.
Tony sings Mousse T’s ‘Horny’
Tony seems a bit of an idiot when he sings this song. But more importantly what’s the name of that song that he sings in ‘About a Boy’? That was pretty cool. Answers on a postcard, please.
Sigur Ros - Untitled
See the episode 3 music guide for our editor Dan “The Butcher” Gethic’s explanation as to why we use Sigur Ros in the episode.
Gravenhurst – Hollow Man
Like I’ve said many times before I’m quite bored of most guitar music, Gravenhurst, however, are another exception. This is from their last album called ‘The Western Lands’. If you’re really into this band you should also check out the ‘Fire in Distant Buildings’ album, it included a rather amazing Kinks cover, a feat that hasn’t been achieved since The Raincoats covered ‘Lola’ and that was in the early 80s. All of their albums are available from Warpmart.
Once inside Michelle’s Step-Dad’s house you should check out the really bad jazz that is playing. It’s from a library CD called Audio Networks (they sell music to the telly) for all of you obsessives out there…
Klezma Villanova - Dancing Bear
Klezma Villanova are an upcoming band from Twickenham. Influenced by Ska/Metal/Klezma and Punk they’re sure to get big soon so check out their myspace for more info. We also have some extra tracks of theirs for you to listen to, this one’s called ‘Swashbuckle for Honeysuckle’:
Electrelane - At Sea
Electrelane’s break up at the end of last year was shit news as they’ve been a favourite of mine for ages. Their live shows were getting better all the time and ‘No Shouts, No Calls’ was one of last year’s best albums. This is the first of two tracks that we use from the album.
Beach House – Auburn and Ivory
You know how I just said Electrelane made one of my favourite albums of last year?
Well, Beach House’s eponymous debut was also one of the best. We use three tracks from this album in the episode and they’re all streamable here on Skinslife. They’re releasing their second album soon on the very cool Car Park Records.
Henry Mancini – Lujon
Something classical. Not really sure to be honest. Google it…
Pavement – Rope and Carrot
Pavement are the ultimate indie band. If you haven’t developed a mild obsession with them there’s little chance you’re be a proper music geek (which is perhaps a good thing, it’s hard work…) Also lead singer Stephen Malkmus’ solo track ‘Pink India’ namedrops the wonderful city of Stoke-on-Trent, which is something that I’ll always be thankful for. They see us up to half time…
Electrelane - In Berlin
More of the amazing Electrelane to begin the third part of the show. They’re playing on the radio in the car. I’ve no idea which character chose it but my money’s on Anwar, he’s always been the coolest.
Arcade Fire – keep the car running
Arcade Fire are the world’s biggest indie band. It was only a matter of time before they were featured in Skins. Also check the rather literal title; ‘Keep the car running’ whilst they’re driving in a car, geddit?
Animal Collective – Fireworks
Animal Collective are easily one of the best bands of the decade. I don’t know anyone who’d think otherwise and when I played them to the episode’s editor, Dan ‘The Butcher’ Gethic, he got very excited and decided that maybe Sigur Ros weren’t needed for this scene. This is taken from their seventh album Strawberry Jam, which is available from Domino Records. Look out for more Animal Collective tracks in later episodes.
Beach House - House on the Hill
Once again we use Beach House.
Battles – Atlas
Wow, this episode’s music list almost reads like a list of the best songs of last year. This is taken from Battles’ excellent debut ‘Mirrored’ from arguably Skins’ favourite label Warp records. You should buy the album as well as their EP’s from Warpmart.
Scarlett and Sketch – If you’re not the one
This is by far my favourite sappy song ever. If I didn’t have a shit singing voice, this would be my karaoke song of choice. Daniel Bedingfield has kinda disappeared since this song, but who cares; it’s great.
Beach House - Childhood
Yet again, we use Beach House.
Sigur Ros - Untitled
Dan gets his way again as we use Sigur Ros for the fourth time in two episodes…
XTC – Stupidly Happy
XTC came from the poppier side of Post-Punk, whilst bands like Pil and The Pop Group were pushing boundaries XTC were content to sit back and make classic guitar pop.
The Stranglers – Skins Deep
I’ve absolutely no idea about The Stranglers. My original plan was to let the episode’s editor take you through it. However he’s a busy man and he couldn’t do it. So i called my mum, Gillian - all she said was that they dressed in black and were a punk band. Oh well. Maybe Dan may be less busy in the week and be able to tell us something about them and why they’re in the show.
SOURCE: www.skinslife.com
Mar 02
S2E04:Synopsis [SPOILER]
Get your drool buckets out, if you want a heads up to tomorrows episode it’s after the jump.
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