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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ReviewsM. Ward - Hold Time
Hold Time stands at 5’ 8”. She has tumbling auburn hair, wears a frail sash emblazoned with her country of origin, and stands on the catwalk with... Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
Playlists
A Muso's Top 10: Parts & Labor
"The impetus for starting this band was that Dan [Friel, keys] had composed the first Parts & Labor songs on this broken toy keyboard from the 80s that h... Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
InterviewsMagazine: A Second Read
The post-punk pioneers turned New Wave nearly-men reunite after almost 30 years apart this month, Gillian Watson asks Howard Devoto why now? Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
InterviewsSparrow & The Workshop: They've Got It All
Chicagoan Jill O'Sullivan was attracted to Glasgow by its musical culture: now she's becoming a part of it. Ally Brown gets gushy over Sparrow & The Workshop Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
Reviews
MV+EE - Drone Trailer
If Sonic Youth ever decided to jam with Neil Young, then they might end up in similar territory to MV+EE. Matt Valentine and Erika Elder (the MV+EE of their ... Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
Live Musicof Montreal @ Òran Mór, 26 Jan
Pinning down an of Montreal gig isn’t as easy as telling your mates: “Yeah, I went to see a band tonight.” The costumed troupe plays their ... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009
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Festivals
Celtic Connections: Edwyn Collins @ ABC, 23 Jan
There's only one man everyone's here to see tonight. The packed-out ABC greets Edwyn Collins with nothing short of adoration; to paraphrase Darius Danesh, yo... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Live MusicThe Local Tour @ Captain's Rest, 23 Jan
Every moment feels improvised, entirely unpredictable, and, consequently, completely absorbing. Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Reviews
Wavves - Wavvves
Nathan Williams' sophomore effort's not quite a masterpiece, but pretty soon these Wavves will come crashing in. Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Interviews
Growing Up With Ladyhawke
She apparently has “the most boring name you could possibly think of”, but when Pip Brown adopted the moniker Ladyhawke, the world began to take notice. As Darren Carle found out, it was a mixed blessing for the introverted New Zealander. Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Live Music
Fife Kills Tour @ Captain's Rest, 15 Feb
From a punter’s perspective, close-knit musician communities that favour mutual support over ruthless ambition are welcome. Obviously it's beneficial t... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Live Music
Little Joy at Stereo Review by Lauren Mayberry
Fabrizio Moretti's side-project takes on Glasgow's monsoon season and comes out swinging Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Reviews
The View - Which Bitch?
It doesn't bode well for the second View album from the outset, arse-clenchingly awful title apart. Supermarket-indie bands are finding it difficult ... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Live Music
Women @ Captain's Rest, 14 Feb
Women were last in Captain's Rest playing second fiddle to producer/mentor/occasional member Chad VanGaalen, whose melodic warmth outshone Women’s inte... Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
Interviews
Asobi Seksu: Not Lost in Translation
On the verge of his band's third LP hitting the shops, Asobi Seksu's James Hanna tells Nick Mitchell about its inception Read more »| 27 Jan 2009