Skegss, interview in Mondo Sonoro (2024)

Convertidos fugazmente en dúo y luego vuelta al trío, los australianos Skegss you publicize “Pacific Highway Music” (Loma Vista/Music As Asual, 24), un trabajo que sigue virando hacia sounds masceibles, aunque similar frescoes.

La banda de Nueva Gales del South (Australia) Skegss Evolucionó a marchas forzadas, abandoning guitarist Toby Cregan, who disagreed with the sound he was going for almost a year, prefers synthesizers and less rough sounds, as usual between surf and garage. Eso dejó a la banda como dúo, con Ben Reed ve la voz y el bajo (now la guitar), y Jonny Landi a la batería, aunque acaban fichar a un tercer miembro de nuevo. We chat with Ben about his current moment.

In Barcelona (May 14, Sala Loading), Donostia (May 15, Dabababa) and Madrid (May 16, The Bassement Club). Review this topic at the end of the interview.

What is the current structure of the group? I think you have a new contract.
Yes, after Toby's departure, we're adding Kelton Lee. El tocará el bajo y yo me encargaré de las guitarras.

I only asked you to adapt to the duet format, but it didn't take long…
This is Kelton es un viejo amigo y va ayudarnos. Probably one escribir y tocar nuevas canciones juntos pronto empecemos. Toby decided to leave to devote himself to other things.

Where does your band's interesting name come from?
This is a long family of fishermen. This familiar reliqua was que se perdió en el mar, en algún lugar y algunos parientes lejanos, en teoría, todavía la están buscando. Safely protected as vivo.

Siempre aseguráis que vuestra música combines youthful energy and a sense of humor. Do you have a way to make this possible?
He crecido como es duedo. Estoy atrapado en un cuerpo que envejece. With great intentions, but no function. Maybe some day [risas].

¿Cómo conseguís que vuestra música traspase las Fronteras australianas?
It's open though you need internet. I think that's why we're living in a golden age of music. It's definitely overwhelming, but with all these new platforms and apps, there are many tools you can use to your advantage without spending too much money.

Habéis recorded disco in Los Angeles with Paul Butler ¿por qué?
Facil, nos conocimos, nos caímos bien y decidimos hacerlo.

Trabajasteis at Rancho de La Luna with Dave Catching. ¿Any recordings for Queens Of The Stone Age or Mark Lanegan's album?
Nothing, ¡Dave Catching has become the best man!

Sois grandes defensores de los solos de guitarras no planinados, lo cual es algo que que me gusta. ¿How is Puedes viper algo?
Gracias, es un gran cumplido [risas]. The truth is, it happens because I never plan anything.

¿Do you do any music, nothing for your hobby?
It makes very simple hobbies a reality. Cosas como tomar cervezas y hablar con la gente. It's good to get out there and be spontaneous, because luckily you'll learn something from them so you can come up with a song.

Are you going directly in the opposite direction?
Yes, I can confirm that we will be there next May, so we are excited.

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