Piskie Sits

Piskie Sits

Piskie Sits is a group from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, and develops an alt-american rock sound shaped by indie and alternative rock influences. The band draws on early acts such as Pavement, Sonic Youth and The Smashing Pumpkins, alongside later influences including The National, The Strokes and Blur.

Line-up and activity

The group goes through several line-up changes before settling on a six-piece line-up in mid-2009. It remains active, working on both older material and new songs, and reworking earlier tracks for live audiences.

Releases and labels

Piskie Sits releases music through Wakefield independent label Louder Than Bombs. Earlier in their career, they work with Leeds label Wrath Records, which releases their debut LP, The Secret Sickliness, as well as the single What Is The Point?. The debut album appears in 2007.

Live activity and radio play

The band performs at venues and festivals across the country, including national festivals, and also appears at Maida Vale Studios. Their music receives airplay from DJs on both national and independent radio stations. They are regular performers at the LTB club and gig nights at Escobar in Wakefield.

Other releases and material

Louder Than Bombs includes the band on several compilations and issues the single Churp Churp. The group continues to work on a follow-up to The Secret Sickliness while touring and building an audience across the UK.