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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ReviewsThe Jesus and Mary Chain – Damage and Joy
When does a trademark become a cliché? In the instance of The Jesus and Mary Chain, it’s often hard to tell. Out of context, this LP is filled w... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
Festivals
Trans Musicales: The review
A recap of the Rennes-based festival from the end of the year, which proved to be an incubator for some of 2017's hottest festival acts Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
New Music
Big Hogg – Solitary Way: Video Premiere
Watch the new video for Big Hogg's Solitary Way Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
NewsThe Lapelles to release self-titled album
The East Kilbride band reveal an album of recordings and demos created before the tragic passing of frontman Gary Watson, aged 22 Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
New Music
Fauves – Hit Like This: Track Premiere
Listen to the new single from Fauves, Hit Like This Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
New MusicThe Vegan Leather – Shake It: Track Premiere
Listen to the debut single, Shake It, by The Vegan Leather Read more »| 17 Mar 2017
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News
Wide Days reveal showcase gigs for 2017
The showcase line-up for this year's Wide Days music convention and new music showcase in Edinburgh has been revealed For the gigs on 21 April, Glasgow nois... Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Interviews
A Family Affair: Manuela interviewed
Manuela are wife and husband duo Manuela Gernedel and Nick McCarthy. We talk to the couple about their intimate and eccentric debut album, recorded following McCarthy's departure from Franz Ferdinand and in between raising their kids Read more »| 16 Mar 2017 -
NewsThe Magnetic Fields announce UK tour
Stephin Merritt's Baroque pop collective will perform two nights in both Edinburgh and Liverpool Read more »| 16 Mar 2017 -
Things To Do
Seu Jorge brings Life Aquatic Bowie show to Manchester
Enjoy Portuguese covers of David Bowie classics, as made famous in Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Paying homage to the late David B... Read more »| 15 Mar 2017 -
Live Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 15-21 Mar
New psych-folk, essential Afrobeat and plenty of DIY pop fun for your delectation Read more »| 15 Mar 2017 -
Festivals
Sounds from the Other City 2017: full line-up
Salford's annual celebration of new music, art and performance Sounds from the Other City has unveiled its complete line-up for 2017. Read more »| 15 Mar 2017 -
New Music
Washington Irving – The Great Unrest (Video Premiere)
Watch the new Washington Irving video for their song The Great Unrest Read more »| 15 Mar 2017 -
Live Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 15-21 Mar
Go catch locals Luxury Death, London duo Factory Floor, conceptual punk duo The Garden and more, before booking yourself in for some of Manchester International Festival's music events Read more »| 15 Mar 2017 -
Festivals
Edinburgh International Festival: 2017 line-up
PJ Harvey, Stephin Merritt and a spectacular opening presentation from the creators of Deep Time feature as EIF celebrates its 70th anniversary Read more »| 15 Mar 2017