Band of Skulls: Beatcrave Fav

Band of Skulls remind me of the late 80s/early 90s rock n’ roll bands that I use to watch on television as a kid; their crazy-messy hair, black apparel and the way they manage to grace the stage with such strong sex appeal. This Brit-band originated in 2008 and recently debuted their album Baby Darling Dollface Honey, which turned out to be a delicious dish of great music. The vocals trade off between lead guitarist Russell Marsden and bassist Emma Richardson with drummer-boy Matt Hayward at the rear. I was lucky enough to discover this rock n’ roll trio during an opening act for Metric one Monday night at the Wiltern, and I was flabbergasted by their performance.

The truth is not many bands can deliver that sexy appeal, not only by the way they move on stage, but by the way their music sounds. Marsden’s electric guitar solos have spunk and just make you want to rock out and dance as if you were seducing a lover. But for you much more mellow folks (and believe me, I am) Band of Skulls will also satisfy you by giving in to saucy tambourines and heartbreaking vocals. Band of Skulls gave an amazing performance and that is how I knew they deserved to be a Beatcrave Fav. If you haven’t heard of them, then it’s time you did because you won’t want miss one of their shows the next time this sexy band is in town. Check them out in our Beatcrave Fav series below!

Pick of the Day: Band of Skulls

Type: Alternative Rock

Discography:

• Baby Darling Dollface Honey (2009)

Videos

“I Know What I Am”

“Fires” Live

Acoustic Versions of “Fires” and “Honest”

“Light of the Morning” Live

Photographs:

Upcoming Shows:

• 6/24 Cambridge, Ma @ TT The Bears
• 6/26 NY, New York @ The Studio At Webster Hall
• 6/29 Philadelphia, Penn @ Northstar
• 7/2 Los Angeles, Ca @ Armand Hammer Museum
• 7/11 Southampton
• 7/15 London, England @ Lexington
• 7/16 London, England @ Hoxton Bar & Grill

Last Week’s BeatCrave Favs:

• Regina Spektor
• The Dollyrots
• War Tapes
• Viva Voce

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Past BeatCrave Favs