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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InterviewsSummer 17: Metronomy Interviewed
We chat to Metronomy's Joseph Mount about latest album Summer 08, working with Robyn and Mix Master Mike, and not touring as we interrupt rehearsals ahead of... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
FestivalsWrong Festival @ Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool, 22 Apr
It’s clear what sort of day we’re in for from the moment we arrive. Widnesian sludge trio Mums are so loud that their every note is not just... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
ReviewsHer's – Songs of Her's
Every time someone says ‘Mac DeMarco’, another group of chorus pedal-bearing, 20-something slackers form a band... or so it would appear. Spend t... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
ReviewsWeirds – Swarmculture
Leeds four-piece Weirds aren’t really that weird. They describe themselves as psych-grunge but their sound is more reminiscent of old fashioned metal. ... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
ReviewsPWR BTTM – Pageant
Any PWR BTTM fans hoping for more of the same fun, upbeat pop-punk anthems as heard on their debut Ugly Cherries will be surprised by what they hear on Pagea... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
InterviewsCommunity Music: The GIT Award 2017
Peter Guy reflects on the role of local media ahead of this year's GIT Award, celebrating the best new music on Merseyside Read more »| 05 May 2017
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New MusicWendell Borton – Crawl (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Crawl by Glasgow fuzz-pop trio Wendell Borton Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
OpinionWhy the 12-inch Record Still Matters
In an environment of downloads and streams, what explains the enduring appeal of the 12-inch single? Our writer argues that, far from being obsolete, it's the perfect format for browsing, buying and listening Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
New MusicLow Roar – Bones (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Bones by Low Roar featuring Jófríõur Ákadóttir Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
ReviewsIn Pictures: Fat Out Fest 2017
The three-dayer from Salford independent promoters Fat Out pitched up at various venues across Salford for a glitter-coated celebration of DIY art and m... Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
ReviewsGorillaz – Humanz
If this is the sound of good music in this tentative spring of 2017, then there is hope yet for the arts. And where there is hope for the arts, there is hope... Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
InterviewsWomen in Music: Scotland’s Shifting Music Scene
The record deal is dead, success is still sexist and downloads don't pay: Sharleen Spiteri, Emma Pollock, Law Holt and Be Charlotte speak with The Skinny about what makes it all worth it Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
New MusicFRAUEN – Unreal City (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Unreal City by Glasgow three-piece FRAUEN Read more »| 04 May 2017 -
Live MusicScottish Gigs of the Week: 4-9 May
Local aces Babe, Lush Purr and Withered Hand, and visits from Wheatus, Maximo Park and Kishi Bashi feature in this week's Scottish gig guide Read more »| 04 May 2017 -
New MusicGallops – Darkjewel (Live): Video Premiere
Watch the live video for Darkjewel by Wrexham trio Gallops Read more »| 04 May 2017