While many of Cavetown’s songs reflect the nostalgia for childhood and the emotions that come with it, Skinner’s childhood is particularly not. “For various reasons, I grew up pretty quickly,” he said. “I missed the childhood I wanted. I also lost the freedom I had as a child. I didn’t realize then that I had that freedom.”
Skinner’s parents, who experimented with instruments such as the trumpet and violin at a young age, developed an interest in music. He resisted his mother’s attempts to teach him theory and remained largely self-taught and self-sufficient, producing all his songs and playing most of the instruments himself.
In his early adolescence, he didn’t have many friends at school, but found community online through Twitter, using the platform as a diary of his thoughts. He started his YouTube channel in late 2012 and eventually began uploading his ukulele covers of songs by artists like. 21 pilots When libertinesAs Skinner grew as a musician, the ukulele was replaced by a guitar, covers turned into original songs, and sparse arrangements were filled with drums and shimmering electronic textures. I grew up to be a person.
In 2018, musician Chloe Moriondo became one of many teenagers who found the online cave town community. “Lemon Boy” cover, Skinner left a supportive comment. They eventually became frequent touring mates and collaborators, and Moriondo is now rising pop. Singer and guest vocalist on Cavetown’s latest album “Grey Space”.
“Many of Robin’s books are incredibly honest and relatable in a strange, universal way,” she said. “He really puts himself out there and shares his heart with people. It’s really beautiful.”
After several self-released albums sold primarily through digital distributor Bandcamp, Cavetown signed to Sire and at the end of March 2020, his major label debut ‘Sleepyhead’ arrived. Under road and stress.