Skinny Lister Launch “Songs From The Yonder” Album Aboard The “Yorkshire Belle”

Yorkshire. Home of White Roses, infamous puddings, unbeatable tea and one of Skinny Lister’s favourite boats. Inspired by a pleasure cruiser that goes by the name of the Yorkshire Belle, their latest single is a fitting tribute to this most worthy of vessels. Saluting this seaworthy sensation in style, Skinny Lister have picked the vessel to launch their new album, Songs From The Yonder, aboard its decks on the 9th May 2025. Coinciding with the release, Skinny Lister will be hitting the road for a run of instores and shows throughout release week with further touring of the UK and Europe to come later in the year.

“Having written shanty style tracks about The Amsterdam, and the famous Lynmouth overland lifeboat rescue – ’13 Miles’ on our previous two albums, it was nice to write about something very close to home and close to my heart. My childhood memories are infused with warm summer memories of the Yorkshire Belle, both as a passenger, and of seeing it out at sea heading to and from Flamborough. The boat has helped create memories for thousands of people across many generations, and continues to do so – nearly 80 years after it was brought into service. It seemed like the perfect choice to officially launch our new album ‘Songs From The Yonder’ on the Yorkshire Belle, and having spoken to the skipper Pete, who’s owned and operated the boat since 1982, it was a pleasure to get that scheduled-in for album launch day. It was also great to have it sell out in just a couple of days. Should be an evening to remember!” (frontman Dan Heptinstall)