He enjoyed 1990s grunge and metal bands such as Napalm Death, before discovering experimental jazz musicians such as John Zorn and Ornette Coleman.

[3] He emerged in the London jazz scene, playing with musicians including Finn Peters, Cleveland Watkiss and Denys Baptiste,[4] and the electronic artist Matthew Herbert.

[6] In December 2020, Skinner joined several British jazz musicians to record a Miles Davis tribute album, London Brew.

[9][10] In May 2022, the Smile released their debut album, A Light for Attracting Attention, and began an international tour.

[16] It features jazz musicians including Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia, Kareem Dayes and Tom Herbert.