Recorded in 2022, Destination Dusseldorf, the brand new studio album from Scotland’s legendary Skids, will be released in March 2023 on an array of Vinyl, CD and DL.

Collaborating with incredible artists like Youth, Hugh Cornwall and Martin Metcalfe – all fans of the band. Creativity born from friendship and respect lies at the heart of this new album which we think will be one of our finest recordings.

People change but the heart and the energy that drives the band remains stronger than ever before as we look forward to a new chapter in the bands ongoing history.

Launch shows are organised and will be announced shortly.

A copy of Destination Dusseldorf will be provided to each 2023 member of LNFG

White Vinyl will be exclusive to LNFG

Green Vinyl will be exclusively available at live launch shows and within a few very limited bundles.

You can pre-order the LP and Bundles for shipment in late February 2023, ahead of the official record store release date

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER

Side 1

HOW TO BE FREE
HERE WE GO AGAIN
DON’T STOP
DESTINATION DUSSELDORF

Side 2

TIDAL WAVE
HARRY DEAN STANTON
OPEN YOUR EYES
THINGS WE’VE SEEN
WINGS OF DESIRE

WKW is proud to present our new song and video, “Spitfire.” Look for an audio release soon. Full-length album “Men of Steel” now available on CD and all digital outlets. Visit wkwmusic.com for more info.

SPITFIRE
(written by Bruce Watson, Jamie Watson and Thomas Kercheval)

Washed up on the shoreline
Burning in the sunshine
Left my pot of gold inside a sunken cartel
Crawling through the debris
Freedom isn’t ever free
Never gonna pay my way out of this hell

Shot down in a hail of gunfire
They swore we would never return
Like the ghost of a lonely Spitfire
We come back just to make the sky burn with life

Lift your eyes.

We’ll light the way
We’ll light the way
We’ll light the way or die

Stranded in a ravine
Shackled to a dead dream
As the fog is lifting on the glen of my soul
Blanket for a long night
Wake up to a fist fight
Time to smoke the hypocrites out of their holes

Set sail on the telegraph wire
Once feared is of no more concern
On the wings of a wounded Spitfire
We bring news that the tide has turned for love

Lift your eyes.

We’ll light the way
We’ll light the way
We’ll light the way or die.

Scottish Punk Icons SKIDS Announce Their First Ever Covers Album and release their version of ULTRAVOX’s “Young Savage!”
Los Angeles, CA

– Veteran punk rock outfit Skids have returned with a powerful new studio album that pays tribute to the band’s hometown venue, the historic Kinema Ballroom in Dunfermline, Scotland. Both a live venue as well as a traditional dance club, the Kinema became a musical and cultural epicenter for the youth in Scotland’s Fife province especially during the late ‘70s, early ‘80s punk rock movement. It would also became the home venue for Skids who played numerous shows at the Kinema as both a support act for such legendary bands as The Clash as well as the headliners for multiple sold-out events.
Now, Skids take a walk down memory lane, performing songs by the bands who influenced them in those early years. Songs From A Haunted Ballroom includes unique and superbly arranged new versions of tracks by The Clash, The Adverts, Ultravox, Sex Pistols, and Magazine PLUS new versions of their own early hits “Into The Valley” and “The Saints Are Coming!”
Today the band unveils the first single from the album, a supercharged version of Ultravox’s “Young Savage.” Skids vocalist Richard Jobson shares the unexpected influence that the stylish, distinctively British new wave band Ultravox had on Skids, saying “John Foxx of Ultravox was cool, handsome and wrote poetry rather than lyrics. He made it ok for the rest of us to be a bit arty. ‘Young Savage’ was a massive hit in the Kinema.”

Stream the single: https://orcd.co/skids_young_savage

“I’ve loved working on this album,” Jobson continues, “It reminded me of those early cathartic days, and of course where I came from. The place that made me what I am. I would like to dedicate the album to all of the Punks and Ghosts from the day of The Kinema who like me had their life transformed through a love of music.”

Songs From A Haunted Ballroom will be available on both CD in a deluxe 6-panel digipak and colored vinyl in a gatefold jacket as well as on digital platforms everywhere starting June 4!

Pre-order the CD & vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=skids%20songs%20from%20haunted

Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/skids_songs_from_a_haunted_ballroom

The Skids, Big Country & Armory Show (with Richard Jobson)- A unique one off evening with full electric performances.

Friday 17th December 2021- o2 Academy Glasgow.

Tickets on sale 9am 2nd April 9am –

https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-skids-big-country-armory-show/o2-academy-glasgow/1818548

We are delighted to bring you our first full band electric set for over a year! For one night only we are going on a world tour and you can access this unique event (stream) by following the link and purchasing a ticket.

The gig will be screened 6 times on Saturday 3rd April so you can view the show anywhere in the world.

All you need to do now is get your ticket and get the beers chilling!!!

Ticket Link: https://live.streamdigital.tv/

This show was professionally recorded under strict Covid-19 protocols.

Mark Brzezicki
Simon Hough
Bruce Watson
Jamie Watson
Scott Whitley

There is no doubt that 2020 was challenging, to say the least for everyone. We hope all our friends worldwide are safe and well.

With shows cancelled etc, we have all missed being out on the road sharing our songs and stories with you. Here’s hoping the live shows will return in 2021.

We have made the most of the time during the restrictions and the new covers album is complete. A collection of songs that were a part of our fast evolving world at a great time of social change and musical revolution. Release date for album coming soon. Thanks to everyone for the unwavering love and support and we hope to see you all soon.

Hi, everyone. Now that all pledge orders have been shipped, we are happy to announce that the physical CD is available again for purchase for those of you late to the party. Just go to wkwmusic.com/music to place an order. Purchasing the CD also gets you a free download of the digital verison. Also, here’s the final promo video for the album now that it’s been released. Feel free to share, and thanks so much for all the great feedback!

Bruce and Jamie Watson are proud to announce a new project with their good friend Tom Kercheval. Details about new music from WKW including the CD “Men of Steel” can be seen in the post below and at www.wkwmusic.com

WKW – Bruce Watson, Jamie Watson and Thomas Kercheval – are proud to announce the crowdfunding campaign for our forthcoming album, “Men of Steel”. The album has been fully recorded and mixed, and the mastering is just about finished. A digital release is definite, but we’re hoping to also release the album in CD form, and that’s where the crowdfunding campaign comes in.