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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Things To DoLive music in Manchester this week: 17-23 Aug
You'd have forgiven this week's gigs to be thin on the ground, being the height of summer 'n' all, but it's far from the case – as proven by promising things to come from Kevin Morby, Julianna Barwick, Miracle Legion, Suuns, Sax Ruins and many, many more. Read more »| 16 Aug 2016 -
Live MusicWillis Earl Beal @ Summerhall, 11 Aug
Willis Earl Beal is a star. A timeless voice and an unnerving stage presence could have seen Beal conquer the mainstream mountain – but in small p... Read more »| 16 Aug 2016 -
Live MusicShow Me The Body @ Soup Kitchen, 12 Aug
New York City trio Show Me The Body aren’t afraid to embrace the rot in the core of the Big Apple. Their debut album Body War’s thrilling mixture... Read more »| 16 Aug 2016 -
InterviewsThe Liberation of Beth Orton
A head-spinning conversation with Beth Orton reveals an artist who is as passionate about her work now as she was 20 years ago Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
News
Remembering The Lapelles' Gary Watson
The Skinny pays respects to Gary Watson, late frontman of The Lapelles, after the 22-year-old tragically passed away on Sunday morning. Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
Live Music
Dessa @ Soup Kitchen, 10 Aug
Just a few songs into what eventually develops into an epic and euphoric event, Dessa pauses to check in with a full and expectant house. "It's always hard t... Read more »| 15 Aug 2016
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Festivals
Liverpool Psych Fest announce major launch event
Psych Fest have revealed details of An Opening Dispatch, the launch event for this year's festival which will take place across several venues and involve virtual reality, art, DJs and live performance Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Interviews
Two Different Ways: Factory Floor on 25 25
Ahead of hotly anticipated new album 25 25, Factory Floor's dynamic duo talk fluidity, geography, and why the term ‘post-industrial’ doesn’t do them justice. Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Live Music
Godspeed You! Black Emperor @ Playhouse, 10 Aug
The drone has been playing quietly in the background long before anyone realises it’s part of the show. Indeed, two of Godspeed’s eight-strong co... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
A Carefully Planned Festival #6: Past and Present
We get to know the founder of the Northwest's most ambitious DIY music event – Matthew Boycott-Garnett tells us about his favourite acts to play previous events and who you should catch this year Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Things To Do
Live music in Manchester this week: 11-17 Aug
The Deaf Institute celebrates its 8th birthday, the mysterious Willis Earl Beal heads to Soup Kitchen and there's lots of experimental goodness at Islington Mill. Scroll down to see what's what. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Stay Fresh Fest: A new festival for Manchester
Manchester gets a new festival this September, as The Deaf Institute and The Skinny present Stay Fresh Fest, two stages of some of the most vital new music i... Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Live Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 10-17 Aug
There's pop-punk aplenty on Merseyside this week, not to mention a special appearance from a hip-hop veteran; meanwhile one particular prog outfit makes a welcome return Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
Live Music
Kathryn Joseph @ Summerhall, 6 Aug
Stepping in at the last minute for expected opening act The Anchoress, Siobhan Wilson reveals herself to be a more than capable substitute. Her songs eb... Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
Live MusicFalse Advertising @ The Castle Hotel, 5 Aug
Manchester: so, so many bands to answer for right now. Is that really the rapidly changing means of distribution and access, or simply an increasingly commit... Read more »| 10 Aug 2016