{"title":"Skegss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkegss, sometimes stylized as \u003ci\u003eSKEGSS\u003c\/i\u003e, is a band hailing from the coastal town of Byron Bay, Australia. Known for their infectious surf rock sound and energetic live performances, Skegss has quickly gained a loyal following both in their home country and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the likes of Dune Rats, Hockey Dad, and Drunk Mums, Skegss brings a refreshing blend of catchy melodies and raw lyrics that resonate with fans across genres. Their music embodies the carefree spirit of Australian beach culture while also tackling themes of youth, love, and growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a discography that includes hits like \"Spring Has Sprung\" and \"Up in the Clouds,\" Skegss continues to captivate audiences with their high-energy anthems. Whether you're looking for an adrenaline-fueled concert experience or simply want to vibe to some feel-good tunes, Skegss is sure to deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rehearsal","title":"Rehearsal","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian band \u003cstrong\u003eSkegss\u003c\/strong\u003e return with their new album \u003cem\u003eRehearsal\u003c\/em\u003e, produced by Catherine Marks, and released via Loma Vista Recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRehearsal\u003c\/em\u003e features a trippy cover by cult Aussie outsider and frequent \u003cstrong\u003eSkegss\u003c\/strong\u003e collaborator Jack Irvine (who has also worked with Billie Eilish and Troye Sivan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkegss\u003c\/strong\u003e are on the cusp of global domination with their riotous rock that has sparked circle pits and stage dives all over: dingy pubs, skate parks, sold-out shows in the U.K., NYC (Bowery Ballroom) and LA (The Roxy Theatre), and 20k cap festival stages alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRehearsal\u003c\/em\u003e, their first album for Loma Vista Recordings, is a 13-track thrill ride through the band's laid-back lifestyle and sun-kissed narratives of love, friendship, and youthful musings—and follows the meteoric DIY success of a few self-released singles \/ EPs (now certified Platinum in Australia), and their 2018 debut LP \u003cem\u003eMy Own Mess\u003c\/em\u003e (a Featured Album on Australia’s Triple J radio station that also peaked at #2 on Australia’s ARIA album chart).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loma Vista","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50457698763083,"sku":"1115113","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50457704989003,"sku":"1115110","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/318c996e-37d6-491b-b067-4506ceca9087_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727207533"},{"product_id":"pacific-highway-music-2","title":"Pacific Highway Music","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePacific Highway Music\u003c\/i\u003e, the new album from Skegss, reintroduces the Australian band as the duo of Ben Reed (vocals, guitar) and Jonny Lani (drums) presenting their most masterful and fully realized work to date. The Byron Bay-bred band’s third full-length—the follow-up to their acclaimed sophomore album \u003ci\u003eRehearsal\u003c\/i\u003e, which debuted at #1 on their homeland Australia ARIA Albums Chart and led to their first-ever Coachella appearance and a sold-out U.S. tour—brings a newly heightened creative energy to every aspect of their explosive yet introspective form of rock. Centered on Reed’s frenetic and playful lyricism, Pacific Highway Music ultimately finds Skegss exploring the more complicated elements of the human experience with sincerity, soul, and unabashed joie de vivre. \u003ci\u003ePacific Highway Music\u003c\/i\u003e was created following the departure of co-founder Toby Cregan in 2023, and with producer Paul Butler(Devendra Banhart, Michael Kiwanuka, St. Paul and the Broken Bones). The album expands on the combustible riffs and euphoric rhythms of \u003ci\u003eRehearsal \u003c\/i\u003e(an LP whose triumphs also include a Rolling Stone Australia Awards nomination for Best Record), but also finds Reed and Lani embracing a more experimental and free-flowing approach to its sonic architecture.“In the past I’d deprived myself of using things like synthesizers, not realizing how much texture and atmosphere they can add to the music,” says Reed. “Working with Paul felt like letting our guard down and completely opening up in terms of what these songs could be. ”Recorded at two iconic L.A. studios (The Village and Topanga Canyon’s Fivestar Studios), \u003ci\u003ePacific Highway Music\u003c\/i\u003e partly owes its wildly unpredictable sound to the period of time Skegss spent cutting demos at Rancho de la Luna in Joshua Tree with studio owner Dave Catching (a musician\/engineer known for his work with Queens of the Stone Age, Mark Lanegan, and more). “Sometimes it’s hard to explain what you hear in your imagination, but Dave was incredible at deciphering my rambling andfinding exactly the right guitar to get the sound I wanted,” says Reed. “We were in the desert during a meteor shower so we’d jam all day and watch the sky at night, and the whole experience felt like magic as far as discovering new sounds for the album.” \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Concord","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50468707139915,"sku":"2225678","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50468706582859,"sku":"2216690","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Pacific_Highway_Music_8eda6e3b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727350433"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_18dc74a4_thumbnail_4096_d8f87ac3-ad28-41ee-98a5-ae3ec1a6f5ff.jpg?v=1727207489","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/skegss.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}