------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ - In the beginning there was a catastrophic boom… and, without the use of an epidural, SKOOKUM was born. Out of the depths of a deep forested bush charged/lumbered this enormous behemoth of rawk! It had a thunderous bottom end and the animals would gather ’round to hear its driving beats and infectious rhythms. This indescribable beast could only be known as SKOOKUM!
Actually, SKOOKUM was formed by CoryVan & Audie who met while studying various forms of art at the renowned Emily Carr Institute of Art in Vancouver, BC. They shared and differed in various influences from over several decades of great rock, pop, metal and alternative music. Their common interest in art was soon eclipsed by their mutual passion for chunky guitar driven rawk. Together they drew up the SKOOKUManifesto : No pretenses. Big sounds. Good Times. Rock & Roll!
The name Skookum comes from a Pacific Northwest Chinook term for big, strong, powerful and swift . Most may know it as slang for "big n’ tough" or impressive . Audie and Vanman felt this best described the songs they were writing, riffin’ & rockin’. "Skookum" just rolls off the tongue right and fit their sense of humour which is evident in their lyrical styling. Their sound? Powerful guitar riffs, big grooves with a walloping vocal punch! They sound SKOOKUM!
Of course, making great music is serious business for the passionate band which includes "Shiny" Wilson on guitar and Python on drums, both solid players who pad the Skookum sound with impressive musicianship and creativity. SKOOKUM simply doesn’t feel it has to write sullen and gloomy material for it to rock. Just look at the success of Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers and even Faith No More as examples of fresh and original heavy rock that doesn’t always dwell on the negative.
SKOOKUM’s career highlights to date have been playing UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium and Richards on Richards as well as sharing the stage with popular local acts Moka Only, Sweatshop Union, the Black Halo’s & Todd Kerns.
SKOOKUM’s " El Stinko " off their debut album, Big Phat Sounds is featured in a Vancouver-shot indie film titled Revenge Inc., which is currently being shopped to festivals and in limited release. The band plans to premier the video release of El Stinko right here over the Christmas holidays.
Skookum, currently in an age of renaissance with the evolutionary line up of groove-mongers are relentless in their attempts to herd the thunder of rawk. Hailing from the cosmos-metropolitan area of Vancouver they resound to pound ’round the wall and halls of your favourite large room!So if you’re having a problem with an itchy "Squatch…scratch it with SKOOKUM RAWK!
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