Sky Larkin consist of two old friends (Katie and Nestor) and one newer one (Doug). Since the addition of Doug to their band, Sky Larkin’s ascent has been rapid and invigorating. The trio’s recently-released debut single ‘Fossil, I’ via Wichita recordings (Bloc Party, Bright Eyes, The Cribs) was a turbulent, melodic eruption of guitars exhibiting Katie’s immense vocals. It pricked up the ears of Huw Stevens who has been championing the band constantly on his Radio 1 show, (swiftly followed by others from the station) and NME were quick to feature the band as one of their highlights of the CMJ festival this October. Thus followed European tour with Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst, Los Campesinos and trawls through the UK with the likes of Hot Club de Paris and, shortly, Stereolab. It’s clear that this DIY ethic-driven band now based in Leeds are well on their way to bigger things.
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