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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Live MusicO2 Love Music Column – January 2014
Just long enough after Hogmanay that you’ll have hopefully recovered, the Fun Lovin’ Criminals swing by the O2 ABC on Thu 16 Jan. Front... Read more »| 01 Jan 2014 -
Reviews
Patterns – Waking Lines
From the opening echoes of This Haze onwards, Waking Lines sounds impressively lush and layered – not bad when you consider Patterns eschewed studio ti... Read more »| 31 Dec 2013 -
ReviewsSeptember Girls – Cursing the Sea
So in 2014 girls groups are now very much ‘a thing’ again. You know the type I mean – reverb-laden guitars, dreamy vocals and production th... Read more »| 26 Dec 2013 -
ReviewsStephen Malkmus & The Jicks – Wig Out At Jagbags
“Actually,” remarks Stephen Malkmus, halfway through his sixth solo record, “I’m not contractually obliged to care.” He’s... Read more »| 26 Dec 2013 -
Reviews
Broken Bells – After The Disco
The first Broken Bells record should've been a breeze – the moment where Brian ‘Danger Mouse’ Burton’s potent spark would prompt Shin... Read more »| 23 Dec 2013 -
News
Bid Now for the New Mouse on Mars 12"
German experimental electronic pioneers Mouse On Mars have a new single out - but they've only made one copy. The incredibly limited-edition 12" WOWRETCHED was created using their iPhone app Wretchup Read more »| 20 Dec 2013
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VideosMetronomy's Space Odyssey in the Video for I'm Aquarius
Metronomy's new album Love Letters will be dropping in March next year, and this week they unveiled the visually stunning video for new track I'm Aquari... Read more »| 20 Dec 2013 -
Opinion
Idlewild's Rod Jones speaks out on the dangers of closing Edinburgh's Picture House
The Idlewild and Music Like a Vitamin project co-founder, whose gigs with both endeavours have been housed under The Picture House's roof over the ... Read more »| 19 Dec 2013 -
Videos
Music Video Premiere: Ubre Blanca – Polygon Mountain
Ubre Blanca, the rising synth duo comprising Joel Stone (ex-Shitdisco) & Andy Brown (ex-Divorce), follow up a string of successful shows alongside the li... Read more »| 19 Dec 2013 -
Videos
Son Lux reveals paint-splattered video for 'Pyre'
The new video from experimental producer and songwriter Son Lux is directed by New York filmmakers The Craig Brothers, and stars both Ryan Lott aka Son Lux himself, and dancer Bennyroyce Royon Read more »| 18 Dec 2013 -
News
Matthew Dear teams up with Tegan and Sara to cover Tears For Fears
Canadian indie darlings Tegan and Sara have enlisted the help of Ghostly International founder, producer and songwriter Matthew Dear to help them with their cover of Pale Shelter, by seminal 80s synth-pop band Tears For Fears Read more »| 18 Dec 2013 -
News
Dave Sitek remixes 'Sea Legs' for UK redux edition of Run The Jewels
TV On The Radio guitarist and sought-after producer Dave Sitek has remixed a track by Run The Jewels, aka rappers El-P and Killer Mike Read more »| 18 Dec 2013 -
Videos
Oneohtrix Point Never's Emoji-powered video for 'Boring Angel'
Boring Angel is the rave-influenced opening track from Oneohtrix Point Never's impressive Warp debut, R Plus 7 (reviewed here). Daniel Lopatin, the experimen... Read more »| 18 Dec 2013 -
News
LuckyMe's Advent Calendar, with American Men, Rustie and The Blessings
In the run-up to Christmas, Glasgow-founded electronic music and hip-hop collective LuckyMe have been giving away free downloads, and uploadingrare tracks and edits from their ultra-hip roster Read more »| 17 Dec 2013 -
News
Nirvana to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Nirvana are among the bands to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Rolling Stone reported on the legendary grunge band's inclusion in ... Read more »| 17 Dec 2013