They announced their arrival on the local scene a few years back with a brace of energetic live gigs, and rather more importantly, an impressive debut EP by the name of Your Head is Too Big for Your Crown.

That 2009 release featured an absolutely infectious foray into indie rock that refused (and still refuses) to sit still. Three years on, the band is back with Summer Lovers, its first full-length album which, despite its title, is to be released in February.

The first taste of Skimmed’s latest work is a gem of a tune called Ronnie, which the band gave away as a free download to whet our appetites, and it sure has.

Inspired to a degree by one of pop’s golden eras, the song has an underlying indie sensibility that resonates far deeper than the saccharine-sweet melody driving it along; a sure sign that the band has been doing its fair share of musical exploration.

Based on this song and the material Skimmed have been showcasing in recent gigs, one suspects that the music that awaits us on Summer Lovers will extend Skimmed’s appeal beyond the alternative scene, while still clinging to their essential indie roots.

To download the song, go to http://soundcloud.com/skimmedtheband . More information about the band and the upcoming album launch is available at www.facebook.com/skimmed.