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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PlaylistsAlbum premiere: Holy Esque – At Hope’s Ravine
Listen to the debut album from Glasgow post-punk quartet Holy Esque. Read more »| 23 Feb 2016 -
OpinionSteve Mason's Meet the Humans: Track-by-Track
Never one to shirk the big issues, Steve Mason meditates on love, death, UFO sightings and organising hen do's on his exceptional new LP, Meet the Humans Read more »| 23 Feb 2016 -
Live MusicJulia Holter @ Manchester Gorilla, 16 Feb
Julia Holter takes a sip from her glass, flashes a knowing smile: "Wine makes me sing better." She's not convinced but we're open to persuasion. Later, she r... Read more »| 22 Feb 2016 -
News
Mogwai, Slowdive members unveil Minor Victories
Minor Victories, the new band featuring members of Mogwai, Slowdive and Editors, have released details of their debut album. Read more »| 22 Feb 2016 -
Live Music!!! / Stereolad @ Glasgow CCA, 14 Feb
“‘Allo Glasgow! Ve are Stereolad and ve are very ‘appy to support the legends Chkchkchk on their tour!”Don’t rub your eyes, you... Read more »| 22 Feb 2016 -
Reviews
New Albums This Week: So Pitted, Teen, Kanye West
The best new releases hitting the shelves this week, featuring Seattle noise rockers So Pitted, former Stereolab member Tim Gane, and the long-awaited and much-debated new record from Kanye West Read more »| 19 Feb 2016
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News
Restless Natives festival to debut in Glasgow
The ambitious new week-long multidisciplinary festival is set to open its doors this coming May Read more »| 19 Feb 2016 -
Live Music
White Denim @ Manchester Deaf Institute, 15 Feb
White Denim’s cult appeal remains intact, apparently, despite stylistic chopping and changing and a reshuffle of their lineup. A packed Deaf Insti... Read more »| 18 Feb 2016 -
Festivals
Dot to Dot festival reveals first bands for 2016
Venue-hopping all-day festival Dot to Dot has announced its first wave of acts for 2016, including Mystery Jets and The Temper Trap Read more »| 18 Feb 2016 -
Reviews
Kanye West – The Life of Pablo
The release of Kanye West’s latest LP was never going to be an easy ride; we strap ourselves in for the hip-hop hype of the year. Read more »| 18 Feb 2016 -
Festivals
Outskirts festival announces 2016 line-up
The initial line-up for this year's Outskirts multi-arts festival at Platform in Glasgow has been announced. Read more »| 17 Feb 2016 -
Live Music
Tame Impala / Jagwar Ma @ Manchester Arena
Tame Impala hit Manchester the day after Mark Ronson shared videos for Summer Breaking and Daffodils, two songs he worked on with frontman Kevin Parker for U... Read more »| 17 Feb 2016 -
Live Music
Foals / Everything Everything @ The SSE Hydro, 12 Feb
Everything Everything are on expert form tonight, an overqualified support act blowing the lid off an almost-too-good-to-be-true bill for fans of complex art... Read more »| 17 Feb 2016 -
Live Music
Eliza and the Bear / Into the Ark / Michael Cassidy @ Electric Circus, 11 Feb
It’s hard to say whether Electric Circus being almost at capacity by 7pm is testament to the keenness of the headliner’s fans, or to the respecti... Read more »| 16 Feb 2016 -
Videos
Shepherds – I'm Too True: Video Premiere
Watch the video for I'm Too True, from Atlanta post-punk soul trio Shepherds. Shepherds are led by vocalist and guitarist Jonathan Merenivitch, a member of ... Read more »| 16 Feb 2016