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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ReviewsMarnie – Strange Words and Weird Wars
Helen Marnie's second album is a pointed reminder that, given time to develop their identity, artists on sabbatical just might fashion an enriched output: a ... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
InterviewsElectric Dreamer: Marnie Interviewed
We speak with Ladytron singer Helen Marnie ahead of the release of her sophomore Marnie solo record, Strange Words and Weird Wars Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
Reviews
Alt-J – RELAXER
Alt-J have knuckled down. Stripped of intros, interludes and all that posturing, this album feels – as its low-res computer graphical cover and robotic... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
ReviewsUlrika Spacek – Modern English Decoration
Ulrika Spacek’s second album very much builds on the premise of their debut. What we have here is an art-rock band who wear the influence of Television... Read more »| 25 May 2017 -
ReviewsThe Bob's Burgers Music Album
With the advent of post-television – TV freed from the constraints of networks and its once make-or-break schedules – audiences have never had mo... Read more »| 25 May 2017 -
InterviewsMadd Again! Genre-blending the Manchester way
Manchester crew Madd Again! are back with their second EP MaddTing Vol. 2.1 Read more »| 25 May 2017
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Live Music
Priests @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 22 May
Don't be fooled by frontwoman Katie Alice Greer's cutesy pastel pink raincoat, her freshly manicured nails or her bleach blonde pleats because as soon as Pri... Read more »| 25 May 2017 -
Playlists
The Wytches' Summer Playlist
The Wytches' bass player Daniel Rumsey share seven tracks ideal for a lazy summer afternoon Read more »| 25 May 2017 -
Reviews
Eivør – Slør
Copenhagen-based Faroese artist Eivør is of considerable standing in Scandinavia, boasting ten solo albums and notable slots on trailers for TV shows ... Read more »| 25 May 2017 -
Reviews
LIFE – Popular Music
Contrary to what its title might suggest, LIFE’s Popular Music isn’t a sarcy take on popular culture; instead the punk four-piece from Hull (the ... Read more »| 25 May 2017 -
New Music
Lou Mclean – Empty Cans (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Empty Cans by Lou Mclean in the player above, and read on for some lovely words about the song and video from the lady herself Read more »| 25 May 2017 -
News
SAY Awards 2017: Longlist revealed
We look at the twenty albums making up the longlist for this year's Scottish Album of the Year prize Read more »| 24 May 2017 -
Interviews
Gilles Peterson’s search for unsigned acts in Liverpool
We talk to Gilles Peterson about Future Bubblers, his initiative to find and develop musical talent in Liverpool Read more »| 24 May 2017 -
Live Music
Metronomy @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 17 May
Over the past ten or so years, Metronomy have recorded five studio albums, been nominated for the Mercury Prize, and quietly built up an eclectic range of nu... Read more »| 24 May 2017 -
New Music
Eli Cripps – Poison Arrow: Video Premiere
Watch the new video for Poison Arrow by Eli Cripps Read more »| 24 May 2017