Uncle Skunk - “Aussie Tender”

Brooklyn’s Uncle Skunk are a mammoth live act. Their high-energy antics are reminiscent of Chicago’s Twin Peaks, which is, in turn, reminiscent of another group of legends from the Midwest, The Replacements. They’re part of a lineage of rock and roll disciples who like tearing shit up on stage. Uncle Skunk goes from 0-100 in seconds and rarely comes up for air. At least that was my experience seeing them on a frigid February evening at Our Wicked Lady, but I could tell from the amount of sweaty bodies in close proximity that my sentiment was widely shared.

But these dudes are not a one-dimensional, high-octane one-trick pony. Like Westerberg and co., they can also get introspective. Their latest single, “Aussie Tender” sees Uncle Skunk turning down the tempo and doing a little soul-searching. The jangly guitars and well-blended, Evan Dando-esque vocals drive this ear-wormy tune, which centers on themes of heartache, infatuation, and love-spurned anguish. The track, which was originally released on a B-side compilation in 2019, definitely benefits significantly from a solid reworking. 

Listen to the track below!

You can purchase “Aussie Tender” via Bandcamp. The song is also available on all streaming platforms. Keep up with the band by following them on Instagram.