E4's awarding-winning teen drama
Skins showcases the lives of a group of Bristol teenagers. With each episode centered around a certain character -- often times dealing with heavy issues such as death, divorce, and illness -- you are literally able to slip into their "skin." The cast is rotated bi-annually, and series 1 focuses around friends Tony, Sid, Cassie, Michelle, Jal, Chris, Anwar, and Maxxie, and their lifestyle of sex, drugs, and more than just rock'n'roll.
Partly what makes
Skins so addictive is its stellar soundtrack. Usually staying within the realms of electronic, hip hop, classic rock, and indie, the filmography and music morph into a show that will leave you craving more. Featuring the likes of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bright Eyes, Tricky, The Decemberists, The Dandy Warhols, The Raconteurs, Grizzly Bear, plus many more popular indie stars, it's a show your ears will definitely want to tune in to.
However, with so many tracks to choose from spawning from a variety of genres, this playlist is narrowed down to the best indie rock highlights. If you like what you hear, or want to check out some of the other genres and songs used in the
Skins Series 1 Soundtrack, be sure to check out
Skins Official Site.
