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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InterviewsNew Blood: Damn Shames
Bands are getting younger and younger these days. So at nearly 20, Damn Shames have obviously left it late. But, as Nick Mitchell finds, there's hope for the old-timers yet. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
InterviewsBritish Sea Power's theory of relativity
SF: Counting Einstein and Canvey Island FC amongst their preferred subject matter, Brighton quartet British Sea Power have never appeared too concerned with being cool. That might seem like a paradoxical statement, but speaking to frontman Yan as he lounges on his Brighton sofa, Finbarr Bermingham finds out that it really is more about pigeons than Pete Doherty 'round his gaff…
PQ: ""The most rock 'n' roll thing I've ever done is probably eaten a Kit Kat and a Jammie Dodger all in one go"" - Yan Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Interviews
The Duke Spirit was built to last
Anyone who has seen Liela Moss perform live might fear for Paul Mitchell's safety as he ventures forth to chat with her about femininity, band democracy and The Duke Special's feisty new record. Wish him luck… Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
ReviewsThe Mountain Goats - Heretic Pride
Heretic Pride is a breath held too long and let out all at once, revelling in the resulting noise. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
ReviewsThe Cave Singers - Invitation Songs
In the release of this surprising sounding long-player, The Cave Singers have created their own unique take on shock and awe. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Reviews
Talkingmakesnosense - The Winter Drones
Absorbing to the point of suffocation. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008
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ReviewsBob Mould - District Line
There's not a lot to write home about District Line, though it's nothing to blemish Mould's repertoire either Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Live Music
Okkervil River at Cabaret Voltaire Preview
Oh shit! He's gonna fill himself with sprouts, lie on his arse playing video games all January and never want to tour again! Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Live Music
Parka @ King Tut's
A cacophony of noise and cowbell banging Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Live Music
The Vivians @ Voodoo Rooms
A more mature direction aimed at taking themselves more seriously seems to be the Vivians' resolution for 2008 Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Live Music
Futuristic Retro Champions / Dirty Summer @ Voodoo Rooms
With so many disparate elements, the wonder is that they make it all sound so understated. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Reviews
British Sea Power-Waving Flags
British Sea Power have always found their strength in eloquence—rockers with a dash of gentility and songs as visceral and they are pensive. But now it... Read more »| 07 Jan 2008 -
Live Music
The Hurricanes @ Winter Dance Party
The Hurricanes are sure to blow you away when they take to the stage Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
Live Music
Pelican & High on Fire @ Oran Mor
There's no denying the entertainment value of a band who use the catchline: 'The blood we bleed is black indeed' Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
Reviews
Sons and Daughters - This Gift
This is pop that's been led astray, casting off its superficial skin to reveal a dark, sexual core Read more »| 06 Jan 2008