BYRON Bay band Skegss might appear like typical surfer or skate rats, but this three-piece possess an uncanny knack for melody. After releasing two mini albums, Skegss have produced their debut 15-track album, My Own Mess.
It’s anything but messy. While it’s typically lo-fi and uncomplicated the hooks are constant. Transaction Fee employs a catchy singalong chorus, while the opener Up In The Clouds bounces along with a sunny melody that would make The Shins proud.
Most of the album clings to surf-rock influences, yet Road Trip take a more folkie vibe and Margarita incorporates ’60s nostalgia and harmonies. My Own Mess suffers from lack of variety, but Skegss have made one damn catchy debut.
Josh Leeson
Josh Leeson is an entertainment and features journalist, specialising in music, at the Newcastle Herald. He first joined the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league.
Josh Leeson is an entertainment and features journalist, specialising in music, at the Newcastle Herald. He first joined the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league.
