Taken from their sixth studio LP, ‘Shanty Punk’ (out 20 October), UK folk-punk band Skinny Lister have shared a rip-roaring new video for their latest single ‘Company of the Bar‘, filmed at the end of a garden in a converted shed known as The Forge & Flagon, their boozer of choice.
The shed, which has been transformed into a traditional pub, comes complete with tankards, pumps, a wood burner, dart board, horse brasses and all manner of other kinds of trinkets. A venue that has loomed large in the history of the band, frontman Daniel Heptinstall explains:
“Our fondness of the place was so great that we named our debut album after it. It’s been the venue of many great nights over the years, filled with music, good friends and great vibes. On occasion it’s been the place to gather for a post-show after-party when gigging up Leicester way. It has a magical atmosphere and we had great fun finally getting to make a video in there – cracked a few beers, pulled out the instruments and just tried to capture the spirit and uniqueness of the place. Long live the Forge!”
The video also stars friends Smudge and Mandy (aka landlord and landlady and creators of The Forge), alongside Roger Wilson on fiddle and Party George (aka Max and Lorna’s dad) on mandolin and other local regulars.
Talking about their new album, Shanty Punk, Dan explains:
“Shanty Punk is our concept album – and the concept is Skinny Lister. It’s a pure distillation of what makes Skinny Lister tick, and perhaps a collection of songs that leans further into our folky routes than we’ve ventured in some years. It felt to us like it was time to touch base and celebrate the essence of the band, while at the same time – giving it a fresh and dynamic feel.”
‘Shanty Punk’, which will be released on 20th October 2023. Pre-order here: https://orcd.co/shantypunk
SKINNY LISTER – UK TOUR 2023
NOVEMBER
22 LIVERPOOL O2 Academy 2
23 CARLISLE The Brickyard
24 GLASGOW King Tuts
25 BELFAST Voodoo
26 DUBLIN Grand Social
30 NORWICH Arts Centre
DECEMBER
01 HULL Social
02 STOCKTON Ku Club
03 SHEFFIELD Leadmill
08 SOUTHAMPTON Engine Rooms
09 PLYMOUTH The Depo
10 SWANSEA Sin City
14 BRISTOL The Fleece
15 BRIGHTON Chalk
16 LONDON Lafayette
Tickets for all shows are on sale now HERE