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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ReviewsThe Little Kicks – Shake off Your Troubles
For some, 'inoffensive' is the most scathing insult you can hurl at a band, but Aberdeen’s Little Kicks are proof that there can be dignity in making m... Read more »| 24 Feb 2017 -
ReviewsIbibio Sound Machine – Uyai
Ibibio Sound Machine’s first record, which introduced mainstream dance music to the language and folk culture of the Ibibio people of southwest Nigeria... Read more »| 24 Feb 2017 -
Reviews
Campfires in Winter – Ischaemia
The Glasgow-based indie rockers finally turn in an unsteady debut LP Read more »| 24 Feb 2017 -
News
The British Music Experience to open in Liverpool
Check out historic musical artefacts from the likes of David Bowie, Adele, Noel Gallagher, The Spice Girls and Buddy Holly, as The British Music Experience opens in Liverpool Read more »| 24 Feb 2017 -
New Music
Yakima – Gut Milk (Track Premiere)
Listen to Gut Milk, a brand-new track from Glasgow trio Yakima from their new double A-side single Following appearances at this year's Celtic Connections a... Read more »| 23 Feb 2017 -
FestivalsFestival No. 6 reveals first bands for 2017
Flaming Lips and UK exclusive shows from Mogwai and Bloc Party top the bill in Portmeirion, north Wales Wayne Coyne and co top the line-up for the sixth run... Read more »| 23 Feb 2017
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Festivals
Goldfrapp and Mr Scruff join Bluedot line-up
Hawkwind and Vitalic also scheduled to appear at the Jodrell Bank festival this summer Read more »| 22 Feb 2017 -
Interviews
After the Party: Andy Shauf interview
The softly-spoken Andy Shauf has spent the last few years quietly establishing himself as one of the most accomplished singer-songwriters around, and la... Read more »| 22 Feb 2017 -
Things To Do
Live music in Liverpool this week: 22-28 Feb
Another hectic week of shows sees grime's rising star Lady Leshurr and Manchester DIY heroes Hot Shorts come to Liverpool... plus a fuckload of jazz Read more »| 22 Feb 2017 -
Live MusicMenace Beach @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 14 Feb
It's not often that a band will acknowledge that they've been upstaged by their support act, but Menace Beach are a humble bunch. Midway through their set th... Read more »| 22 Feb 2017 -
News
John Grant to play at North Atlantic Flux festival
The singer-songwriter has announced he will perform at the event, which he has curated to celebrate Hull's Nordic connections Read more »| 22 Feb 2017 -
Live Music
Pet Shop Boys @ Manchester Arena, 19 Feb
Not being superstitious, last year the Pet Shop Boys named their 13th studio album Super. After more than three decades making electro-pop hits, its title de... Read more »| 22 Feb 2017 -
News
Optimo reveal Optimo 20 festival at SWG3
The Glasgow clubbing institution announces details of an all-dayer at SWG3 this August Read more »| 21 Feb 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 21-27 Feb
Live Music in Edinburgh 47 Soul @ Studio 24, Fri 24 Feb 47SOUL is an electro Arabic dabke band who formed in Amman, Jordan in 2013. They’ve created t... Read more »| 21 Feb 2017 -
FestivalsBBC 6 Music Festival coming to Glasgow in 2017
The multi-venue music festival hits Glasgow this March, following previous editions in Manchester, Newcastle and Bristol Read more »| 21 Feb 2017