Music
The Skinny magazine music guide. We bring you the latest music highlights, gig reviews and previews, music videos, album reviews and features. Find exclusive interviews with local bands and international stars, bespoke playlists and video premieres.
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Reviews
The Dirty Dozen - February, 2008
With the annual self-induced sofa-dom of January now a fading memory, Nick Mitchell dusts off his headphones, grabs a stack of singles and offers his 12 cents... Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Live Music
Live Music Highlights - February 2008
Art Brut? Fuck it, you'll be drunk... Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Interviews
Life to Black Francis
At times he has been Frank Black, at others, Black Francis. However, when Darren Carle patches in a call to the erstwhile Pixies frontman at his home in Eugene, Oregon, he is simply Charles Thompson, dutiful husband and father of four
""I can't give the world the Pixies but I'll give them Black Francis, whatever that symbolises. I'm trying to just not fight it."" Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Interviews
Halt! Los Campesinos!
SF: As the indie rock blogosphere whoops along to the contagious harmonies of Los Campesinos!, Billy Hamilton sits down with Neil and Tom to see how their nerves are holding up ahead of the eagerly awaited release of their debut LP this month Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Interviews
Earth's second Sun
Having previously quit music for several years after releasing a string of influential drone metal records, this month Dylan Carlson solidifies his return with the release of Earth's sixth - and perhaps most accomplished - effort to date. Carlson talks drone 101 with Tobias Kahn before the latest incarnation of the group hit Glasgow in February Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Interviews
New Blood: Damn Shames
Bands are getting younger and younger these days. So at nearly 20, Damn Shames have obviously left it late. But, as Nick Mitchell finds, there's hope for the old-timers yet. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008
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Interviews
British Sea Power's theory of relativity
SF: Counting Einstein and Canvey Island FC amongst their preferred subject matter, Brighton quartet British Sea Power have never appeared too concerned with being cool. That might seem like a paradoxical statement, but speaking to frontman Yan as he lounges on his Brighton sofa, Finbarr Bermingham finds out that it really is more about pigeons than Pete Doherty 'round his gaff…
PQ: ""The most rock 'n' roll thing I've ever done is probably eaten a Kit Kat and a Jammie Dodger all in one go"" - Yan Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Interviews
The Duke Spirit was built to last
Anyone who has seen Liela Moss perform live might fear for Paul Mitchell's safety as he ventures forth to chat with her about femininity, band democracy and The Duke Special's feisty new record. Wish him luck… Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Reviews
The Mountain Goats - Heretic Pride
Heretic Pride is a breath held too long and let out all at once, revelling in the resulting noise. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Reviews
The Cave Singers - Invitation Songs
In the release of this surprising sounding long-player, The Cave Singers have created their own unique take on shock and awe. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Reviews
Talkingmakesnosense - The Winter Drones
Absorbing to the point of suffocation. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Reviews
Bob Mould - District Line
There's not a lot to write home about District Line, though it's nothing to blemish Mould's repertoire either Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Live Music
Okkervil River at Cabaret Voltaire Preview
Oh shit! He's gonna fill himself with sprouts, lie on his arse playing video games all January and never want to tour again! Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Live Music
Parka @ King Tut's
A cacophony of noise and cowbell banging Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Live Music
The Vivians @ Voodoo Rooms
A more mature direction aimed at taking themselves more seriously seems to be the Vivians' resolution for 2008 Read more »| 05 Feb 2008