On the eve of their highly anticipated UK headline tour this November/December – SKINNY LISTER – will release the brand new single ‘Set Us Straight’ on 22nd November 2024.
A digital-only single, ‘Set Us Straight’ is trademark Skinny Lister – an instantly catchy, sing-a-long romp that is destined to go down a storm in the wild ruckus of their live shows.
Relating to a field that the Skinnies are decidedly experts in, The Pub, it’s a rowdy, wide-eyed, drinking track that’s the perfect chaser for knocking-them-back into the early hours with your best pals.
As Dan Heptinstall explains of the track and some of the familiar characters that populate it:
“‘Set us Straight’ is another Skinny Lister ode to the traditional public house, but this time it’s personal! We’ve painted a scene in the lyrics that features a bunch of good Skinny friends. The mentioned Guyer – who is a great friend as well as fan of the band – has attended well over 100 Skinny shows – now that’s dedication – cheers Guyer! Lorna is also in there dancing on the table while Billy (aka Party George’s ‘William Harker’) picks the diddle on his guitar. There’s also a nod to the delicious ‘Lorna’s Hammer’ cocktail, which was created by another good friend Scott – in honour of Lorna’s car destroying behaviour in our video ‘Devil In Me’…. it’s primarily a song about sharing some good times with good friends, and a reflection of the ongoing Skinny party. It’s also a fun track to play live – so expect to hear it in our upcoming UK Tour…”
Encapsulating their good-time energy, ‘Set Us Straight’ arrives as a first hint of new music that the band have been recording recently, intended for their upcoming album number seven – due next year.
Watch the video here.
Following a tour across Europe supporting Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and some headline shows of their own, the Skinnies will be back for a fresh stretch of UK shows in the run up to Christmas. Beginning on 23rd November at Bristol Thekla, the thirteen date run will round-off with a gig at London’s Scala venue on 13th December.
As Dan adds of what to expect on the upcoming tour:
“Our end of year wouldn’t be the same without hitting the road for our annual Skinny UK Tour. And Christmas doesn’t officially start until we hit London for the Skinny Christmas bash, for which we go even bigger this year – at the amazing Scala in Kings Cross. Can’t wait to get back out there for some serious partying! We might even find space in the set to test drive a few new tracks. See you at the barrier!”
Catch Skinny Lister at these venues as follows:
SKINNY LISTER – WINTER 2024 TOUR
NOVEMBER
23 – BRISTOL Thekla SOLD OUT
27 – OXFORD O2 Academy 2
28 – MANCHESTER Academy 3
29 – BIRMINGHAM Castle & Falcon
30 – CARDIFF Clwb Ifor Bach
DECEMBER
4 – YORK Crescent
5 – NEWCASTLE Cluny SOLD OUT
6 – ABERDEEN Tunnels
7 – EDINBURGH Mash House
8 – NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
11 – EXETER Cavern SOLD OUT
12 – PORTSMOUTH Wedgewood Rooms
13 – LONDON Scala
Tickets on sale now : HERE
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Since 2009, Skinny Lister have been at the forefront of first-rate folk/punk in the UK. Making waves with the irrepressible energy of their debut album ‘Forge and Flagon’ in 2012, the London-formed crew went on to sign with Xtra Mile Recordings for the release of their classic second album ‘Down On Deptford Broadway’ (2014) and so beginning a partnership that has birthed a further four records with the label including ‘The Devil, The Heart, The Fight’ (2016), ‘The Story Is…’ (2019), ‘A Matter Of Life & Love’ (2021), and most recently ‘Shanty Punk’.
Given its mastering polish at the iconic Abbey Road Studios by Frank Arkwright, their latest effort ‘Shanty Punk‘ finds the band delivering their most autobiographical and arguably most definitive Skinny Lister album yet. A concept album all about the myths and madness that have have defined Skinny Lister themselves, it was warmly received by The Morning Star who praised in a 5* review “If you’re feeling out of sorts and in need of festive cheering up, the exuberant Deptford sextet Skinny Lister are the remedy, the balm that no festive season can do without. Ever.“, whilst RNR Magazine hailed the record as “very good…raucous!” (4*).
As the band’s career continues to see them passing the growing flagon of their experiences with every album and tour. They’ve led an endless parade gathering fans old and new, from the respected folk circuit to the riotous Download Festival, igniting pogoing mosh-pits at each. Over the past ten years they’ve travelled from rain-soaked London to the vast arteries of the USA, upgrading from narrow boat to Salty Dog Cruise, played huge tours across Europe and North America and headlined themselves across festivals, sweatboxes and ever-larger venues. Performing with some of music’s most tenacious live acts from Dropkick Murphys to Frank Turner, Boy George to Beans on Toast to The Bouncing Souls, not to mention reigniting their US fanbase with an epic tour across America with Flogging Molly in 2023; Skinny Lister’s formidable live rep more than proceeds them.
And now with the tantalising promise of some potential new material on the horizon, catch Skinny Lister doing what they do best at a UK venue near you this Winter.