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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ReviewsAfrodesia – The Afro Soul-Tet
The Afro Soul-Tet, the rerelease of an obscure and globe-spanning artefact of the late 60s, is a bizarre work which incorporates elements of jazz, Latin jazz... Read more »| 04 Jan 2011 -
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Gangrene – Gutter Water
Hip-hop duo Gangrene consist of emcee/beatsmith Oh No and renowned producer The Alchemist; a combination which should be a match made in heaven for any beat ... Read more »| 04 Jan 2011 -
ReviewsUltraphallus – Sowberry Hagan
Deviants of the world, rejoice! After four years of having no-one twisted enough to fill the blackened boots of Khanate, we now have Ultraphallus around to b... Read more »| 04 Jan 2011 -
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Ensemble – Excerpts
Olivier Alary is evidently talented: you don’t end up with Cat Power, Lou Barlow and Björk in your Filofax without bringing something special to t... Read more »| 03 Jan 2011 -
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Tu Fawning – Hearts on Hold
Hearts on Hold is the first flowering of a collaboration between fellow Portlanders Joe Haege (of 31Knots) and singer Corrina Repp. Although the pair are kno... Read more »| 03 Jan 2011 -
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The Go! Team – Rolling Blackouts
If you’re one of those people who like to meet their hangovers head on, blasting out the festive badness before it can settle on your soul, then The Go... Read more »| 03 Jan 2011
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Live MusicTicket of the Month: Mogwai
So, not only have Mogwai blessed their new record with one of the greatest album titles in recent memory (Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will), they've als... Read more »| 03 Jan 2011 -
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The Metal Column – January 2011
Right, let's avoid any idealistic New Year sentiment for a second and just admit it: January is a drag, man. It was always going to be impossible to top Napa... Read more »| 03 Jan 2011 -
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Live Music Highlights – January 2011
There's no better way to ward off the January blues than with high voltage rock and roll and that's exactly what's on the cards at Glasgow King Tut's on 4 Ja... Read more »| 31 Dec 2010 -
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Wire – Red Barked Tree
Having begun their career in 1977 with arguably the definitive post-punk record, Pink Flag, Wire have sought to reimagine rock’s parameters with each s... Read more »| 28 Dec 2010 -
ReviewsSuuns – Zeroes QC
Zeroes QC is the first full-length from Montreal kraut-prog quartet Suuns, and they’re already out exploring infrequently charted waters. When entering... Read more »| 24 Dec 2010 -
ReviewsStone Ghost Collective – Unrequited Lovesongs
That the press release for Unrequited Lovesongs can claim it mistakable for “an obvious and predictable grab for acceptance” reveals something of... Read more »| 24 Dec 2010 -
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British Sea Power – Valhalla Dancehall
Every discerning band or musician wants to make music that’s at the very least interesting. British Sea Power, though, have consistently strived to go ... Read more »| 24 Dec 2010 -
Interviews
The Proposition: The Hoi Polloi Are Ruining Music
Never shy to state his opinion, controversy-baiter Marc DeSadé attempts to incite class warfare over the Christmas singles chart Read more »| 22 Dec 2010 -
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Delta Mainline – In a World of Madness, the Simple Joy of Melody Can Pull You Through EP
Don’t let the title put you off, this EP isn’t nearly as sappy as the moniker suggests and not to get too hung up on it but it’s also rathe... Read more »| 17 Dec 2010