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CMU Approved
Approved: The Ruskins (SNAP Of The Day)
By CMU Editorial | Published on Wednesday 15 July 2009
The Ruskins, aka Eamon, Dave and Ricky, first burst onto the scene in 2007 and have gone from jamming at home on Isleworth’s Worton Estate in West London to stirring up a frenzy at the Islington Academy. They’ve already been cropping up at festivals like Hop Farm and Beach Break Live, and have a small acoustic set lined up for this weekend’s Benicassim. Having seen these guys live a few times now, it’s clear the cheeky trio know how to charm the crowd with their catchy ska-infused take on modern rock; lead singer Eamon delivers his everyday-inspired lyrics at the speed of lightening, creating a kind of Libertines mixed with The Coral jiggly-indie vibe. Having already gained praise from the likes of BBC’s Huw Stevens, Xfm’s Steve Harris, and with their track ‘Slowdown Jessica’ recently chosen by Steve Lamacq as his Demo Of The Week on Radio 1, The Ruskins seem to be heading in the right direction and are definitely ones to keep your eyes on throughout 2009.
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