“The torchbearers for modern British reggae music” Clash 

“Fresh Brit reggae” David Rodigan MBE, BBC Radio 1Xtra

 
Following the announcement of their signing with celebrated label Easy Star Records, reggae-dub four-piece The Skints are excited to release their highly anticipated third album, ‘FM’, which was released on March 9th

Set on the hottest day in the city on record at imaginary London pirate radio station The Big FM / Frequency Murderation, 103.Skints, the album is inspired by a time when the young band used to drive around in guitarist Josh Waters Rudge’s car, tuning in to the radio and trying to find new music.
 
Pulling from various influences ingrained in the group while growing up listening to a number of different styles and sounds, ‘FM’ is The Skints’ fitting tribute to the radio culture they love as music fans. Progressing through the bubbling sound of grime and garage to summertime sound system reggae, roots, dancehall, traditional rocksteady, Motown soul and punk, the East London-based group takes listeners on a whistle-stop tour of the capital’s underground culture in their latest venture.
 
With Prince Fatty back in the producer’s chair adding his signature take on the genre, the album also features a host of exciting guests including reggae legends Tippa Irie and Horseman, grime MC Rival(all playing alter-ego roles as the station's DJs), and even a surprise vocal cameo by comedian Rufus Hound.
 
Having finished 2014 in style, taking to the road on the Jägermeister Music Tour alongside Me First and The Gimme Gimmes and performing at London’s historic Brixton Academy in the process, 2015 promises to be another heavy year for the four-piece. With a headline tour of the UK, France, the Netherlands and Germany confirmed for April, including a date at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, plus the band's debut USA venture booked for May, The Skints show no signs of slowing down upon the release of ‘FM’, for which further details are soon to be unveiled.
 
Pre-sale for this unique musical ode to London begins on Monday 2nd February and will be followed by the album’s official release on 9th March. Both the digital pre-order (via iTunes) and the physical version (via TheSkints.co.uk) will give away two instant great tracks with each order.

The Skints are on tour in April, dates and venues below;

APRIL 2015 UK TOUR DATES 
 
13.04.15 Norwich Epic Studios
14.04.15 Leeds Stylus
16.04.15 Edinburgh Studio 24
17.04.15 Manchester Gorilla
18.04.15 Birmingham Library at the Institute
19.04.15 Bristol Circus of Boom
21.04.15 London 02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

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