Skunkhour is an Australian funk rock ensemble from Sydney established in 1991. The ensemble originally consisted of guitarist Warwick Scott, bassist Dean Sutherland, and drummer Michael Sutherland. Their recording career began with the debut eponymous studio recording Skunkhour (1993) released on the label Beast Records. Skunkhour achieved professional recognition for the studio recording Feed (1995) which reached number 21 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Their discography included the studio recording Chin Chin (1997) which reached number 34 and the studio recording The Go (2001). The ensemble achieved professional recognition for the songs “Up to Our Necks in It” (1995), “Weightlessness” (1997), “Home” (1999), and “Kick in the Door” (2000) being listed in the Triple J Hottest 100. Skunkhour became inactive in November 2001 and resumed activity periodically starting in 2009. Michael Sutherland died on September 17, 2025.
