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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Interviews
Raekwon talks Shaolin vs Wu-Tang
Never the most prolific of his dynasty (until recently), Raekwon stands true to his renewed work ethic with Shaolin vs Wu-Tang – The Chef’s third banquet in 18 months Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Reviews
Mi Ami – Dolphins
Thought the synth revival was dead and buried? Think again. What’s surprising is just how far it has come in the past few years, as evidenced by San Fr... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Reviews
Dustin O'Halloran – Lumiere
Composer Dustin O'Halloran's latest work is a beautifully crafted and rather unique kettle of classical fish, and deserves widespread attention. Lumiere stan... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Reviews
J Mascis – Several Shades of Why
In a career that has spanned three decades and countless bands, Several Shades of Why marks J Mascis’ first solo studio recording, but it’s certa... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Live Music
Live Music Highlights – March 2011
Cut Copy's new LP Zonoscope may be dividing the critics, but there's no dispute that they have the tools and the talent to put together an amazing live show.... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Reviews
New York Dolls – Dancing Backwards in High Heels
From the opening "Ah!" of the pop-friendly first-track vocals, Dancing Backward in High Heels screams old-school rock 'n' roll fun. The style and production ... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011
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Live Music
The Metal Column – March 2011
So we're in March already – the Jäeger-fuelled juggernaut is picking up, but long before a slew of northern thrashers make the annual pilgrimage t... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Reviews
Josh T. Pearson – Last of the Country Gentlemen
With a decade having come and gone since Josh T. Pearson last graced our stereos, it’s gratifying to discover that Last of the Country Gentlemen is jus... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Reviews
Rival Schools – Pedals
With a post-hardcore heritage that helped shake off derisory emo-sniping, Rival Schools’ 2001 debut United By Fate did transcend such faddish t... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Reviews
Noah And The Whale – Last Night On Earth
Born of the British nu-folk scene, and oft heralded as one of the key players, Noah and The Whale are somewhat defined by a genre. Perhaps understandable the... Read more »| 25 Feb 2011 -
Live Music
The Monochrome Set @ Mono, 26 Mar
Currently in their third stint together, after previously packing it in once in 1985, and then again in 1998, The Monochrome Set are a deciduous yet resilien... Read more »| 25 Feb 2011 -
Reviews
Queens Of The Stone Age – Queens Of The Stone Age: Special Edition
In early 1998 Dave Grohl went on record naming then-unknown Californian outfit Queens Of The Stone Age as his favourite band on the planet. If that provoked ... Read more »| 25 Feb 2011 -
Reviews
The View – Bread & Circuses
While Mogwai and Biffy Clyro have made the success of Scottish acts less of a novelty, there’s still an odd mix of pride and all-round smugness at seei... Read more »| 25 Feb 2011 -
Reviews
Elbow – Build A Rocket Boys!
There is a poignancy to every track of Build A Rocket Boys, and a sparseness that stands in contrast to 2008's The Seldom Seen Kid. As with all of Elbow's wo... Read more »| 24 Feb 2011 -
Reviews
Parts & Labor – Constant Future
Labelling Brooklyn’s Parts & Labor an “experimental noise-rock band” is one more reason to take user-edited encyclopaedias with a pinch... Read more »| 24 Feb 2011