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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InterviewsTeen Spirit: Introducing The Orielles
Meet Halifax trio The Orielles, as they prepare to unleash the Late Night with Jimmy Fallow weekender on Manchester Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
NewsA Bizarre Ride: The MOBO Awards 2016
From the resurrection of Craig David to erroneous prize-givings, this year's MOBOs were a bizarre affair Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
ReviewsNatalie McCool – The Great Unknown
Indie, synth-infused rock is a tricky wheel to reinvent, but Natalie McCool gives it one almighty go. Another winner for PledgeMusic campaigns, the Liverpudl... Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
InterviewsSave As Collective: Electronic Musicians Anonymous
We catch up with Save As member MC Almond Milk – James Scott, to his mum – and chat about the collective's weird releases, file management systems and the importance of local rap Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
Reviews
Bonnie Tropical – Paradise Palms Records
If, like us, you’ve spent many lost hours in Paradise Palms' welcoming fronds, you’ll probably associate the Edinburgh bar with shiny plastic fla... Read more »| 04 Nov 2016 -
Festivals
Five to see at Le Guess Who? 2016
With Julia Holter, Savages, Suuns and Wilco curating this year's festival in Utrecht, you may find yourself wondering what essential secrets lie buried in the vast line-up... Read more »| 04 Nov 2016
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Interviews
Muse of the World: Kristin Hersh interview
Kristin Hersh formed seminal alt rock act Throwing Muses when she was 14. With the band still a well-loved draw, and with Hersh set to tour her new solo work, she explains why her audience's loyalty is at the root of her ongoing creativity Read more »| 04 Nov 2016 -
ReviewsSimian Mobile Disco – Welcome To Sideways
Released on Simian Mobile Disco’s Delicacies label, which boasts work by the likes of Alex Niggeman, Roman Flugel, Bicep, and Agoria, this new album is... Read more »| 04 Nov 2016 -
Live Music
Goat @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 22 Oct
Some events are kind of unthinkable, right up until just before they happen. Having long since sold out, that fact that the Albert Hall isn’t just fill... Read more »| 04 Nov 2016 -
Festivals
Suuns on who to see at Le Guess Who 2016
Ben Shemie gives us a few tips on who to catch from the Suuns-curated stage at this year's festival Read more »| 03 Nov 2016 -
Reviews
Virginia Wing – Forward Constant Motion
Anyone who picked up Virginia Wing’s springtime EP Rhonda won’t be surprised to learn that the duo’s full-length return offers a complete r... Read more »| 03 Nov 2016 -
Reviews
Jay Rolex & MC Almond Milk – Smell the Audi
'Hi, I’m Scotland’s best rapper,' is how James Scott aka MC Almond Milk introduces himself on his debut LP. 'Like Blue Lagoon are Scotland’... Read more »| 03 Nov 2016 -
Interviews
Revolution Girl Style Now: Girls That Gig
"Inspiring women in music" serves as both motto and remit for the Girls That Gig project – we chat to the pioneering duo behind it Read more »| 03 Nov 2016 -
Reviews
Loscil – Monument Builders
Do we have any control over our own realities? Can beauty exist amid wanton destruction? If so, should we enjoy it? On Monument Builders, ambient maestro Los... Read more »| 03 Nov 2016 -
Live Music
Dinosaur Jr @ Liverpool Music Week, 27 Oct
It was legendary Joy Division producer Martin Hannett who told Ian Curtis and co, "I want you to play that again…only this time make it faster, but sl... Read more »| 03 Nov 2016