The band Skarl originates in the Dutch province Friesland. They make raw, edgy, contrarian pop. Music with a quirky character. Chopping rhythms, impending guitars, an old reed organ, brass instruments and a smoky saxophone combined with melancholic vocals. Skarl’s Dutch and Frisian lyrics address the dark side of life performed with black humor and a good dose of self-mockery. Pieter Kurpershoek: vocals, guitar & percussion Philippus Feenstra: guitar, banjo & mandolin Peter Kamping: bas guitar Pieter Feenstra: drums Paul van Dijk: keys Rudy Lobisch: saxophone Benedictus v/d Veen: trombone & baritone Lyrics & music: Pieter Kurpershoek “Held” Lyrics & music: Philippus Feenstra Mix & mastering: Phil Mills & Skarl Cover: Paul van Dijk Recordings: Studio “Djippegat” & studio “De Paupers” Workum