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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ReviewsSpiral Stairs – Doris and The Daggers
Lesser-spotted? The term doesn’t quite do justice to Scott Kannberg, who here emerges from hibernation for his first record in eight years. Last seen d... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
ReviewsJohnny Flynn – Sillion
Johnny Flynn came out of the same West London new-folk set that gave us Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons, and Noah & The Whale, but unlike those three, ... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
Opinion
Liverpool's best record shops
In Liverpool? Want records? You'll be needing to know where to go, then... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
ReviewsSamantha Crain – You Had Me At Goodbye
Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter Samantha Crain’s fifth album You Had Me At Goodbye shows off her folk balladry and experimental spirit with a greater p... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
ReviewsTonstartssbandht – Sorcerer
With its three tracks spanning a mighty 34 minutes, Tonstartssbandht’s debut album is far from easy listening. Seasoned psych nerds may already recogni... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
Reviews
The 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
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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 Music
The Vegan Leather – Shake It: Track Premiere
Listen to the debut single, Shake It, by The Vegan Leather Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
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 -
News
The 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