Irish No-Wave Provocateur Skinner Discusses His Debut Album “New Wave Vaudeville”

In Episode #210 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks with Irish No-Wave Provocateur Skinner about his debut album, New Wave Vaudeville.

Skinner kicks off 2025 with the release of his highly anticipated debut album, New Wave Vaudeville. The project of Dublin-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer Aaron Corcoran, Skinner draws inspiration from the New York No Wave scene of the late ’70s and early ’80s. New Wave Vaudeville pays homage to the eclectic “New Wave Vaudeville” music variety freak show at New York’s 57 Club from 1978 to 1983.

Known for its unrestrained art performances and debaucherous energy, the 57 Club offered a wild counterpoint to the growing commercialization of modern culture—a spirit perfectly mirrored in the rambunctious and free-spirited sound of Skinner’s debut collection.

In this episode, Skinner discusses the writing and recording process behind New Wave Vaudeville, his upcoming shows, and much more. Listen to episode #210 of The XS Noize Podcast with Skinner – BELOW:

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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests have included Gavin Friday, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, The Twang, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, John Lydon, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Midge Ure, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, The Brand New Heavies, Villagers, and many more.

Aaron Corcoran recorded and produced New Wave Vaudeville at the Meadow and engineered alongside Rian Trench. The album was mixed by Sean Corcoran and mastered by Tj Lipple.

New Wave Vaudeville Tracklist:
1. New Wave Vaudeville
2. Tell My Ma
3. Sour Milk
4. Jesus Wore Drag
5. Spiralling
6. Calling In Sick
7. Geek Love
8. Do Re Mi Fa
9. When You Live In A Shoe
10. Here Comes The Rain

See Skinner Live:
Feb 5 – Northern Ireland – Belfast Voodoo
Feb 6 – Ireland – Galway Roisin Dubh
Feb 7 – Ireland – Dublin Whelans (Upstairs)
Feb 8 – Ireland – Waterford Phil Grimes Pub
Feb 12 – UK – Liverpool Kazimier Stockroom
Feb 13 – UK – North Shields Three Tanners Bank
Feb 15 – UK – Glasgow Nice N Sleazy
Feb 16 – UK – Leeds Oporto
Feb 18 – UK – Manchester The Lodge at The Deaf Institute
Feb 19 – UK – London The Shacklewell Arms
Feb 20 – UK Brighton – The Hope & Ruin
Feb 21 – UK – Southampton Heartbreakers
Feb 22 – UK – Bristol The Lanes
Feb 27 – Ireland – Cork Winthrop Ave
Feb 28 – Ireland – Limerick Dolans Kasbah
Mar 1 – Ireland – Kilkenny Cleere’s Bar & Theatre

Follow Skinner here.