They're essentially a pretty typical post-punk English band that was semi-popular in the 80's. I've heard a couple of songs by them, but they are very good. I would definitely recommend listening to "Second Skin".
I've never heard of them, but I've never been huge on post-punk. Although I do LOVE me some Echo and the Bunnymen. I'm more of a hardcore/punk angst type guy shrug All I can think of is Swans, you like those guys?
I've never heard of them. Who are their influences?
Idk exactly, Swans has been around since the early 80's. Their early sound is pretty post-punk and more or less Joy Division influenced from what i can tell but their recent albums are more like experimental noise rock with a pretty bold sound. Very epic with long, building, songs comprised of walls of sound and, uh, interesting vocals. Here's a song off their newest album to give ya an idea
Dang that's catchy as hell. I'm not a big fan of the vocals though haha. Other than that it's really good! What other music outside the post-punk genre would you recommend?
Yes! They're one of my favourite bands, in fact. "Second Skin" isn't even their best song in my opinion; I highly recommend that you listen to the whole album, "Script of the Bridge", you won't regret it. "Strange Times" is just as good, if not better, although it's got a very different sound and mood to it.
I only know about them because of Interpol to be honest haha.