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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ReviewsVampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
Once bitten by the sound of Vampire Weekend you might find yourself forever smitten. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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The Boggs - Forts
An album that occasionally sounds as though he's blissfully confused the mixing desk for the drawing board. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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Simon Breed - The Smitten King Laments
Unlike Jarvis and Bragg, he just doesn't have the tunes to pull this off. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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Kat Vipers - Hot Air Balloon EP
Can walk a very fine line between impressive and jarring. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
ReviewsState Radio - Year of the Crow
It's not all bombast and fury. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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Paul Vickers and The Leg - Tropical Favourites
Obscurity remains a dead cert. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008
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ReviewsPama International - Love Filled Dub Band
Feels tired after only a couple of listens. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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One Night Only - Started A Fire
Ten neat and well polished pop songs. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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Monade - Monstre Cosmic
Like Tortoise in half time. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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Lupen Crook and the Murderbirds - Iscariot The Ladder
Each song contains an album worth of twists and turns. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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Little Dragons - Constant Surprises
The problem is Little Dragons are too cool. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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Ramekins - Intoxicate Me
Not normally a good sign when the most interesting thing about a new band is their name. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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The DeathSet - MFDS
Conjures images of Japanese pop. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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Joe Jackson - Rain
Bears the mark of someone no longer trying to impress. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
ReviewsCorrecto - Correcto
Big Star guitars beneath Doherty-on-a-good-day vocals. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008