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The Skints are an English band from London that combines elements of reggae, ska, dub, punk rock, dancehall, soul, and rap. They have toured extensively across the UK, Europe, and the United States. Their album Swimming Lessons, released in 2019, debuted at number one on the Billboard reggae chart. The band has been described as "the torchbearers for modern British reggae music" and their style has been characterized as "tropical punk."

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Joshua Waters RudgeMarcia RichardsJamie KyriakidesJonathan Doyle (3)

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20+ tracks in our catalogue

  1. ArmageddonSwimming Lessons
  2. Armageddon (feat. Runkus)Swimming Lessons
    4:08
  3. Break Me Down (feat. Jovel)Short Change EP
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    3:23
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  7. Change the channel
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  10. Culture vultureLive. Breathe. Build. Believe.

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Rat-At-At

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This Town

This Town

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Just Can't Take No More

Just Can't Take No More

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Sunny Sunny

Sunny Sunny

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Mindless

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Restless

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Rise Up

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Out My Mind

Out My Mind

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The Skints — The Skints - This Town (Official Video) ft. Tippa Irie and Horseman
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Anarchy Brew Co

Newcastle
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OCT
12
Mon

Cabaret Voltaire

Edinburgh
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OCT
14
Wed

Asylum Bar and Venue

Birmingham
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OCT
15
Thu

Chalk, Brighton

Brighton
Tickets
OCT
16
Fri

Electric Bristol

Bristol
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OCT
17
Sat

Electric Brixton

London
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