Skip the Needle

**Skip the Needle** is a powerhouse Bay Area collective blending rock, funk, and soul with a fierce commitment to social justice. Formed by seasoned musicians Katie Cash (guitar/vocals), Shelley Doty (guitar/vocals), Vicki Randle (percussion/vocals), and Ariane Cap (bass), the band channels decades of experience into music that’s both groove-heavy and politically charged. Their sound—a fiery mix of gritty riffs, soulful harmonies, and rhythm-driven urgency—serves as a vehicle for themes of resilience, liberation, and collective action.

Tracks like “Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up” and “Until We Overcome” showcase their unapologetic activism, tackling systemic inequality and environmental crises head-on, while “Pasadena Goddam” nods to protest-music traditions with modern bite. Known for electrifying live shows, Skip the Needle doubles as a rallying cry, merging art with grassroots movements. Their 2023 releases, including “Octavia of Earth, Vol. 2” (a likely homage to visionary writer Octavia Butler), cement their role as sonic agitators building a soundscape for revolution.

Genres

Indie Rock

Rock

Alternative Rock

Soul

Jazz

Blues

Folk Rock

Funk

Psychedelic Rock

Protest Music

Related Artists

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J. Cole

The Strokes

Paramore

Anderson .Paak

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Sufjan Stevens

Freddie Gibbs

Earl Sweatshirt

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The National

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Latest Release

Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up

Skip the Needle

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released March 7, 2025