Skunkhour Essentials
Playlist - 20 Songs
Initially named Skunk to reflect an overlapping passion for both ska and funk, Sydney ensemble Skunkhour dabbled in many other sweet spots over their decade-long career. That versatility was enhanced by the dual focal points of brothers Aya and Del Larkin, who covered singing and rapping, respectively. Del’s charismatic flow is a prominent feature of the band’s first two albums, while his reflective spoken-word delivery contrasts nicely with his brother’s soulful scenery-chewing on 1995’s “Up to Our Necks in It.” After Del exited in 1996, Skunkhour naturally became more melodic and streamlined: behold Aya’s confident falsetto gliding over the slippery funk-rock grooves of 1999’s “Home.”
Skunkhour Essentials
Skunkhour Essentials
Initially named Skunk to reflect an overlapping passion for both ska and funk, Sydney ensemble Skunkhour dabbled in many other sweet spots over their decade-long career. That versatility was enhanced by the dual focal points of brothers Aya and Del Larkin, who covered singing and rapping, respectively. Del’s charismatic flow is a prominent feature of the band’s first two albums, while his reflective spoken-word delivery contrasts nicely with his brother’s soulful scenery-chewing on 1995’s “Up to Our Necks in It.” After Del exited in 1996, Skunkhour naturally became more melodic and streamlined: behold Aya’s confident falsetto gliding over the slippery funk-rock grooves of 1999’s “Home.”
