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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FestivalsBlanck Mass, Butthole Surfers join Safe As Milk
Demdike Stare and Forest Swords also added to the bill for the festival's debut weekender Read more »| 27 Jan 2017 -
VideosSyd Arthur – No Peace: Video Premiere
Watch Syd Arthur's video for new single No Peace Read more »| 27 Jan 2017 -
News
TRASHCLUB – Phantom Impression: Track Premiere
Listen to Phantom Impression by L.A. band TRASHCLUB Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
Videos
Ayawaska – The Ride: Video Premiere
Watch the video for Liverpool indie trio Ayawaska's debut single Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
InterviewsVirus Syndicate on DIY music, politics & B.A.D.
Manchester's Virus Syndicate have been making music for over a decade, touring Europe heavily and experimenting with their sound as members have come and gone. Currently working on their fifth album, they reflect on what's happened so far Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
Live Music
Half Waif @ Castle Hotel, Manchester, 24 Jan
On the road for their first European tour, Brooklyn’s Half Waif are made to feel at home in the welcoming snug-cum-venue within The Castle Hotel. The t... Read more »| 26 Jan 2017
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FilmFlying Lotus’ debut film hailed as “grossest ever”
Kuso, the first feature film from Flying Lotus, causes mass walkout during its premiere at Sundance Film Festival Sundance Film Festival, the home of gentle... Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
Live MusicThe Hotelier @ Gorilla, Manchester, 23 Jan
The Massachusetts indie rockers continue to forge their own lane with an incendiary Manchester show Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
Live Music
The Van T's @ King Tut's, 13 Jan
One of the most hotly anticipated acts of this year's King Tut's New Year's Revolution calendar must surely be The Van T's. The Glasgow-based four piece have... Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
Festivals
Green Man announces first bands for 2017
Future Islands, PJ Harvey and Ryan Adams top the bill for this year's Green Man festival The 15th anniversary edition of the festival, at the Brecon Beacons... Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
Live Music
Crybabycry @ The Wardrobe, Leeds, 21 Jan
It’s sad to think we’re at the mighty Crybabycry’s final gig, though it’s heartening to see them take the LCD Soundsystem approach to... Read more »| 25 Jan 2017 -
Live Music
The Flaming Lips @ Manchester Academy, 22 Jan
Ear-rupturing bass. LED-festooned unicorns. An endless array of giant balloons bouncing back and forth in front of the stage (so many balloons). That’s... Read more »| 25 Jan 2017 -
Videos
Stay Fresh Sessions: Patty Hearst
Watch a live video of the indie rock heroes as they prepare to play Stay Fresh Fest 2 Read more »| 25 Jan 2017 -
Festivals
False Advertising join Threshold 2017 line-up
19 more acts unveiled for the weekender in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle Read more »| 25 Jan 2017 -
Live Music
CLUB.THE.MAMMOTH @ Arts Club, Liverpool, 21 Jan
Mark E. Smith and his ever-evolving, ever-the-same gang of noiseniks head up an impressive line-up of spiky psych and post-punk Read more »| 25 Jan 2017