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Skimmed are Alex, Daniel, Fede and Iommi.

Malta based quartet skimmed, have quickly established themselves among the local scene as a band who is undeniably in-your-face and full of energy. .

The origin of skimmed can be traced back to dark bars with weak drinks and odd smells when the band, as teenagers were entranced by local bands such as Totema, Lumiere, BNI, Beangrowers and Dripht. These sparked a yearning to one day be on that stage until at last, in 2007 skimmed, with its original line-up did just this, beginning a series of gigs around the island with several top local bands.

Skimmed have just launched their debut EP - Your Head Is Too Big For your Crown (recorded by David Vella at Temple Studios) together with the latest addition to their band - Iommi Underwood. You can also hear their first single Can’t Stop from the debut EP, Your Head Is Too Big For Your Crown, on local radio stations.

Skimmed have a familiar yet different sound, echoing the Pixies and a broad range of influences from 80s/90s indie, grunge and punk.

The development of their songwriting (for those who have followed the band from the beginning) shows how this band has succeeded in growing and maturing despite numerous setbacks. Their music is all about conveying their knowledge, history, rebellion, anger and poetry through energetic tunes.

Their songwriting and lyrics sometimes take a narrative perspective. From capturing the frustration of the underappreciated worker and the contempt they hold towards their impertinent superiors (Shitty Jobs) to the recollection of the boredom and recklessness of teens living in a small town area (Bored Games). Other times, they are just strangely surreal (Napoleon).

To buy the band's debut EP - Your Head Is Too Big For Your Crown - email us on skimmedtheband@hotmail.com