SKULL THE PIERRE
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Whelan’s Upstairs • Sun 15th December 2024
Most artists will create new pages, separate aliases, alter egos, for their projects, Skull The Pierre is not like most artists. With the documentation of life, the life of the luckiest man alive (as he puts it), being the main objective, his purpose, Skull believes in embracing every experience and presenting it to the world, unfiltered.
Born in Stockholm, Skull The Pierre now resides in Dublin and has since 2020. Moving to pursue studies in BIMM Dublin, The Skull has quickly become an integral part of the Dublin underground scene. He has shared the stage with renowned Irish acts like Kojaque, Bricknasty, Malaki, Tebi Rex, Shiv, and more. He’s been featured on the country’s biggest music blogs and radio stations, has enjoyed performances at festivals like Body & Soul and 2000Trees, and was featured on RTÉ’s Sessions From Oblivion. Skull The Pierre supported Asher Roth in The Sound House on the 15th of October.
Deeply rooted in Hip-Hop, Skull The Pierre can, if needed, be classified as a rapper and producer. Vinyl crackle and whatever drum sounds he downloaded when he was 16 are consistent throughout his productions. The lush, captivating, and at times unconventional beats are typically accompanied by eccentric, bohemian, and brutally honest lyrics delivered in a style inspired by Wax and Big L. A troubadour and storyteller at heart, Pierre is every bit as inspired by the raps of Action Bronson as by the melodies of Paul McCartney.
Whilst seemingly doing a bit of everything, he seeks to please none. Going against the grain is what Pierre does best. Self-discovery is the only goal, and, therefore, his sound, as well as himself, is forever evolving.
Often hysterical and outrageous, and with a penchant for the absurd and outrageous, each project is just as playful as they are insightful. By living his lyrics and by embracing change on a Bowie level, Pierre’s music, paradoxically, suggests that everything is meant to be. It doesn’t seek to change the world, rather it explores how we, through laughter, play, change, and honesty, can be bigger fans of it. It suggests how to live.
His larger-than-death persona shines through in both his music and his social media presence. He enjoys food, fasting, sex with chubby men, celibacy, and everything in between.
Direct quotes/praise
‘All My Love’ is a summer roller. – Nialler9
‘amazing production on this’ – Felly
‘Labum is a wonderful collection of beautifully written songs’- Pete Murphy
‘I don’t think you’re gonna hear a more inventive and interesting track all week. His brand new album LABUM is lots of fun, lots of great production on there as well.’- Kieran McGuinness, Radio Nova
‘Loving your music’ – John Kennedy, Radio X
‘F**k me it’s so so good, looking forward to listening to more.’ – Le Boom
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TICKETS
€7 available online from Whelan’s – 50c per ticket service charge applies.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required