Playlists
Here at the Skinny, we love splashing new life into our music library. Sharing album premieres, Spotify playlists from some of our favourite artists, and track by track guides to brand new albums - we’ve got stacked playlists to keep your headphones humming.
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Playlists
Under the Influence: Jupiter & Okwess International
This year Africa Oyé festival celebrates its 25th anniversary, and invites a number of artists who've played in the past back on stage. Eagerly anticipated returning act Jupiter & Okwess International tell us about some of their inspirations Read more »| 18 May 2017 -
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Wheatus: Guest Selector
Ahead of a string of UK dates, we speak to the original Teenage Dirtbag and Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown to get the lowdown on what you can expect to hear on his stereo at a party Read more »| 28 Apr 2017 -
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Leftfield on Leftism's greatest influences
As Leftfield's seminal debut turns 22 this year, we speak to its creators Neil Barnes and Paul Daley to find out which albums influenced and helped shape Lef... Read more »| 26 Apr 2017 -
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Gallops: Under The Influence
Mark Huckridge talks us through his musical influences, from first getting into music to his cross-genre love for signature sounds Read more »| 13 Apr 2017 -
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Under the Influence: Clean Cut Kid
The Liverpool band guide us through tracks that inspired their forthcoming debut album Read more »| 07 Apr 2017 -
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Guest Selector: Wild Beasts
The band's Tom Fleming on the songs behind Boy King Wild Beasts returned last year with Boy King; an album that saw the Kendal-formed quartet examine the se... Read more »| 10 Mar 2017
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Vukovi: Under the Influence
Ahead of the release of their self-titled debut album, we catch up with Glasgow four-piece Vukovi to find out what they've been listening to over the years Read more »| 01 Mar 2017 -
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An Anti-Valentine's Day Playlist
Angry about all the liars and the dirty dirty cheats out there? Get down to these sick beats this Valentine's Day, with an anti-Val selection from The Skinny... Read more »| 14 Feb 2017 -
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Esben and the Witch: Guest Selector
The post-rock trio get to grips with the tracks behind their stunning latest LP Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
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Trunk of Funk: Craig Charles' favourite tracks
Probably best known as Red Dwarf's Dave Lister, BBC 6 Music's Funk and Soul king Craig Charles lets us delve deep into his musical psyche ahead of his appear... Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
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Hannah Wants: Guest Selector
The DJ, producer and former pro footballer gives us the lowdown on some of her favourite cuts as we look to her upcoming Glasgow headline set Read more »| 01 Feb 2017 -
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From a Land Down Under: 5 Great Australian Bands
From experimental instrumentalists to folk-pop duos, via California and sunny Glasgow, five Australian bands and musicians to check out in 2017 Read more »| 16 Jan 2017 -
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Cherryade Records' Twelve Songs of Christmas
As they launch the eleventh volume of their Very Cherry Christmas compilation series, Cherryade Records' Rachael Neiman gives us a seasonal playlist of obscure and alternative pop classics... Read more »| 19 Dec 2016 -
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Festive 45: An Alternative Christmas Playlist
Shakin’ Stevens, Mariah Carey, Wham!, Slade, Wizzard? Forget about those guys and step into Christmas with The Skinny, alternative-style with our Festive 45 Read more »| 16 Dec 2016 -
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Exit Verse – Grant No Glory: Album Premiere
Stream the second album by Exit Verse, as former Karate frontman Geoff Farina returns with a second LP of prime indie rock Read more »| 21 Nov 2016