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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ReviewsMike Krol – Turkey
Judge Mike Krol as much for what he isn’t as for what he is. After eight blasts of searing fuzz-pop, this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it album switches... Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
ReviewsSeamus Fogarty – Ducks and Drakes EP
There’s nothing hurried or harried about Seamus Fogarty’s music, as Ducks and Drakes favourably attests. The EP’s title track opens with it... Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
FestivalsLowlands 2015: The Review
If you're hankering for a smaller scale festival that still draws big talent, look no further Lowlands, a three day offering of rock, electronic and hip-hop held just outside Amsterdam. Here's our lowdown on this year's exemplary edition. Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
Live MusicPega Monstro @ Old Hairdresser's, Glasgow, 20 August
Portuguese sisters Pega Monstro bring their psych-tinged garage rock to Glasgow, ably supported by Sacred Paws, Seconds and Breakfast Muff. Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
Live MusicSun Ra Arkestra / Richard Youngs @ Summerhall, 20 August
The lights in Summerhall’s Dissection Room dim at 21:44 Thursday night: they’d made us wait. First through a half-hour delay; then through a horr... Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
Reviews
Willis Earl Beal – Noctunes
To describe Willis Earl Beal’s latest record is to do so in a fervent whisper, an awed hush – no sudden movements please, as this would threaten ... Read more »| 28 Aug 2015
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Reviews
A Week in Records: Deradoorian, Foals, Dope Body
We take a look at new albums due this week from a fiery Foals, a surprise release from Baltimore noise rockers Dope Body and Anticon's compelling new secret weapon Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
News
Northwest Music News – 28 Aug: Horsebeach, Deep Hedonia + more
Our latest missive from the Northwest, featuring new music from Horsebeach and an announcement of a special gig from ourselves... Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
Live Music
Trof and The Skinny present: Weirds, False Advertising and more
The Skinny is pleased to support a great lineup at The Deaf Institute in September, with Weirds, False Advertising and Fruit Bomb – plus ultra special guests to be announced Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
Reviews
Dâm-Funk – Invite the Light
Funk’s been outlawed. No one’s quite sure how it went down – some blame Mark Ronson – but fear not; L.A.’s grooviest ... Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
Reviews
Ane Brun – When I'm Free
Last heard belting out elated guest vocals on Dr. Kucho! and Gregor Salto’s house hit Can’t Stop Playing (Makes Me High), Norwegian songwriter An... Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
Live Music
Deerhoof @ Gorilla, 24 August
In the world of experimental rock, where some bands seem compelled to take themselves very seriously, Deerhoof’s calling card has always been Fun. Read more »| 27 Aug 2015 -
Live Music
The Ex @ Islington Mill, 23 August
As soon as the current incarnation of Dutch anarcho-punks The Ex take to the stage with their repetitive, earthy, Captain Beefheart-esque avant-boogie, the rhythms seem to head straight to the hips of a number of the assembled “punks of a certain age.” Read more »| 27 Aug 2015 -
Live Music
Rolo Tomassi @ Gorilla, Manchester, 20 August
Rolo Tomasi return to Manchester as support to The Fall of Troy but a full house is in place early and it's only the relative politeness of the circle pit &n... Read more »| 27 Aug 2015 -
Reviews
Jerusalem In My Heart – If He Dies, If If If If If If
The key to this riveting, unsettling record is there in the sleeve notes: "Original rear cover photograph taken by Trevor Horgan on 16 July 2014 during anoth... Read more »| 27 Aug 2015