Skywatchers - "The Curious Village"

When the guys from the wonderful Sheffield band I Monster met fellow musician Kevin Pearce - Skywatchers were formed and it was a match made in heaven. I Monster are a fantastic electronica band with a special fondness for the past... their band name is taken from a 1971 horror starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, their label is 'Twins of Evil', presumedly named after the brilliant Hammer Horror movie from the early 70's, and they have plenty of songs about vampires etc. But it's also the music that borrows from the past - they use vintage instruments and all things analogue. So the addition of a real singer and a more pop style song structure made their album 'The Skywatchers Handbook' one of best albums of recent times... but criminally overlooked. With Skywatchers, I Monster haven't lost anything - and we have gained significantly.



I Monster with a variation named "The Plague Village"

Skywatchers - "Dead Flowers For Her"

I am a big fan of Sheffield band 'I Monster' so it was only a matter of time before I discovered 'Skywatchers'... which features the members of 'I Monster' and Kevin Pearce. I share a lot of interests with these guys as well.... such as astronomy, vintage instruments, Hammer horrors, old movies, but most importantly, great music. The video wraps all of that up like a cone of chips from a good old fashioned English chippie... soggy with vinegar. Just like Morrissey, these guys have a special place in their hearts for the dear old Blighty of the past... and they express it well.