Skeggs: Making Surf Punk Records At A Country Cowboy Ranch
Skeggs vocalist and guitarist Ben Reed and bass player Toby Cregan talk with Rod Whitfield about going full cowboy to make their debut record.
Skegss
Skegss are an Australian surf and garage rock duo trioriginally from the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, who formed in 2014. The band's line-up consists of Jonny Lani (drums) and Ben Reed (vocals, guitar, bass).
Their debut studio album, My Own Mess, was released in September 2018 and peaked at number 2 on the ARIA Album Charts. In October 2020 the group re-released their EP 50 Push Ups for a Dollar on vinyl, which reached number 4. They followed with a double EP as a vinyl compilation album, Holiday Food/Everyone Is Good at Something, re-released in November 2020, which reached number 17.
Albums
2016
Everyone Is Good at Something
2018
My Own Mess
2021
Rehearsal
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Latest Articles
Features / Music
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Skegss - My Own Mess
"Skegss have developed a sense of melody that's far beyond what most in the genre are capable of churning out."
News / Music
2018 Corner Award Longlist Revealed
Good luck to all the nominees!
News / Music
Skegss To Embark On Australian Tour In Support Of Forthcoming Debut Album
The LP is due out next month.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Spin Off
"With the strong performances, fantastic crowd response and all tickets getting sold, hopefully we can see Spin Off become an annual event and the annual highlight of the South Australian music festival calendar."
News / Music
Skegss Announce Debut Album & Drop Brand New Track In Celebration
Due out this September.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Skegss, Dumb Punts, Los Scallywaggs
"To call this night incredible is an understatement."
News / Music
Skegss Announce Huge 'Up In The Clouds' Australian Headline Tour
Plenty of opportunities to catch the trio live.
News / Music
Artists Kick Off Campaigns To Get Your Precious Hottest 100 Vote
The power was in you all along, kids.
News / Music
Skegss Announce 'No Future' Aussie Regional Tour
Following their major city run.
News / Music
Grow Your Own Festival Announces Killer 2017 Line-Up
Featuring Cloud Control, Alex The Astronaut, Skegss, Ruby Fields and more!
News / Music
Illy, Skegss Lead Massive Sweaty Palms Line-up
"It’s about bringing together local makers, creators, riders and a community of like-minded individuals through a love of music."
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