Skulker
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Skulker was a rock ensemble originating from Sydney, formed in 1994, and recognized with an ARIA Award nomination. The band dissolved in 2005 after producing two studio albums.
History
The founding members—Greer Skinner (lead vocals, guitar), Annette Harada (bass), Naomi "Batti" Battah (guitar and occasional vocals), and Angela Blackshaw (drums)—came together at Cheltenham Girls High School in Sydney, establishing the group in 1994.
Following their rise within Sydney’s live music scene, Skulker secured a deal with the independent label Chatterbox Records and launched their first album, Too Fat for Tahiti, in 2000. The album’s name was inspired by the band’s refusal from becoming a house band at a Tahiti resort, allegedly due to their looks.
This debut featured the singles "Hëj" and "Naughty," both of which received substantial airplay on the national youth broadcaster Triple J and achieved positions 50 and 80 respectively on the Triple J Hottest 100 list for 2000. Too Fat for Tahiti garnered nominations for the ARIA Award in the categories of Best Independent Release and Best New Live Act at the Australian Music Awards.
In 2003, Skulker unveiled their sophomore album, The Double Life. To promote it, they offered "Rock Nugget" as a free download, attracting over 20,000 downloads and enjoying frequent rotation on Triple J. That year included supporting Veruca Salt at Sydney’s Metro Theatre along with releasing singles "Coming Home" and "In Your Arms." The band also participated in the Big Day Out festival in 2004 and opened concerts for Pink in both Sydney and Newcastle while touring nationwide alongside The Superjesus.
After Naomi Battah relocated to Canada, guitarist Gregory Boulting joined the lineup. The group then toured along Australia’s east coast and recorded several demos that remained unreleased before members chose to pursue individual paths.
Albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| Too Fat for Tahiti |
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— |
| The Double Life |
|
79 |
Extended play
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Morgan to the Moon |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Bittersweet" | 1998 | non-album single |
| "Hëj" | 2000 | Too Fat for Tahiti |
| "Naughty" | ||
| "Newport Nightmare"/"Strawberry Deluxe" | ||
| "Coming Home" | 2003 | The Double Life |
| "In Your Arms" |
ARIA Music Awards
Since 1987, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has hosted the annual ARIA Music Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements and creativity within the Australian music industry.
| Year | Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Too Fat for Tahiti | Best Independent Release | Nominated |