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Skinner – New Wave Vaudeville: From the Dark Streets of New York to the Winds of Ireland

Skinner, the project of Irish musician Aaron Corcoran, brings a fresh breath to the world of post-punk and grunge with the album New Wave Vaudeville, released in 2025. That dark, raw, and rebellious energy that seems to have sprung from the backstreets of 1970s New York merges with Corcoran’s modern alternative rock and grunge touches. The result is an album that deeply reflects both nostalgia and the sensitive atmosphere of today. Stories Dancing in the Dark New Wave Vaudeville is not just a music album; it’s a journey narrating the chaos of youth, the uncertainties of the 21st century, and the painful sides of growing up. Aaron Corcoran’s lyrics powerfully and sometimes harshly portray the alienation of modern life, the complexities of the digital age, and personal struggles. Each track swings between the sharp rhythms of post-punk and the rawness of grunge. The Sounds Reflected in the Album From start to finish, the coldness of synths, the fierceness of guitars, and Corcoran’s...