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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ReviewsForest Swords – Compassion
It’s hard to place Compassion, the third album by Liverpool-based producer and artist Matthew Barnes aka Forest Swords – but then that&rsquo... Read more »| 02 May 2017 -
ReviewsSlowdive – Slowdive
It pays to be wary when bands of yore come reforming, the suspicion all-too-often one of bank balance replenishment posing as creative renaissance. This is ... Read more »| 02 May 2017 -
Reviews
Mac DeMarco – This Old Dog
Mac DeMarco’s reputation precedes him; these days he’s almost known more for his quirky banter than his off-colour jangle pop. But while the Cana... Read more »| 02 May 2017 -
Interviews
Forest Swords' Matthew Barnes on Compassion
The dark genius of Merseyside electro talks politics, pragmatism and Compassion Read more »| 28 Apr 2017 -
Interviews
The Pursuit of Happiness: Perfume Genius Interview
Perfume Genius tells us about trying to feel happiness and rebelling against himself on new album No Shape Read more »| 28 Apr 2017 -
InterviewsPronto Mama on new album Any Joy
We gave Pronto Mama's Ciaran McEneny and Marc Rooney a call for a natter about the release of their debut album, Any Joy Read more »| 28 Apr 2017
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Festivals
Dot to Dot 2017: PINS and more join line-up
Tri-city festival Dot to Dot has announced a further wave of acts to join the bill in Manchester, including well-loved local quintet PINS. Read more »| 28 Apr 2017 -
Playlists
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 -
New MusicAmanda Palmer & Edward Ka-Spel: The Clock at the Back of the Cage (premiere)
Take a first look at the haunting stop-motion video for The Clock at the Back of the Cage, from the new album by Legendary Pink Dots songwriter Edward Ka-Spel and former Dresden Doll Amanda Palmer Read more »| 28 Apr 2017 -
Reviews
At the Drive-In – in•ter a•li•a
After 17 long years since their last release, legendary post-hardcore outfit At The Drive-In are back, after a self-confessed 'money grab' reunion tour ... Read more »| 28 Apr 2017 -
Film
David Byrne pays loving tribute to Jonathan Demme
The Talking Heads frontman remembers his friend Jonathan Demme, the great filmmaker who directed the near perfect Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sens... Read more »| 28 Apr 2017 -
News
Haim share Right Now video by P.T. Anderson
Watch the new video for Right Now by Haim; directed by Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson Read more »| 28 Apr 2017 -
New Music
Siobhan Wilson – Whatever Helps (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video from Siobhan Wilson, taken from her upcoming Song, by Toad LP There Are No Saints Having appeared on the label's Insider Fest... Read more »| 28 Apr 2017 -
Reviews
Lush Purr – Cuckoo Waltz
If you like your noise pop lo-fi, off-kilter and a bit rough around the edges, Lush Purr have got your back. Their debut album Cuckoo Waltz is test... Read more »| 27 Apr 2017 -
Live Music
Giggs @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 18 Apr
This is a good time to be Giggs. The rapper from Peckham is on his biggest UK-wide tour to date and his most recent album, Landlord, is still doing the ... Read more »| 27 Apr 2017