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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InterviewsKidz In The Hall: Head of the Class
Whilst whizzing through a series of phone interviews from Chi-Town, Kidz In The Hall were able to cut past the sonic distortion of the Atlantic ocean to chat with The Skinny about their new release, The In Crowd Read more »| 04 Aug 2008 -
Live MusicSneakin' in After Hours
After dispelling the pocketful of flyers for ‘the next big thing’ or something ‘you MUST see’ during the festival, spare a thought for the tremendous selection of club nights. Not part of the festival per se, but late licences and a bustling city attract the very best of the electronic world so grab a slice of the action Read more »| 01 Aug 2008 -
Playlists
The Pictish Trail Music Playlist: Guest Selector
For your listening and reading pleasure, a mixtape track listing and a diary update from Fence Records' co-gaffer Johnny Lynch AKA The Pictish Trail Read more »| 01 Aug 2008 -
PlaylistsI Hear a New World - August, 2008
Innovative and unusual music from Scotland and Beyond Read more »| 01 Aug 2008 -
Reviews
The Dirty Dozen - August, 2008
August proves a lean time for singles, but can anyone emerge gleaming from the garbage? Nick Mitchell gets his ears dirty Read more »| 01 Aug 2008 -
Interviews
Sub Pop: Going Out of Business Since 1988
The record label that unleashed everybody from Nirvana, Soundgarden and Mudhoney to The Shins, CSS and Fleet Foxes on an unsuspecting world just turned 20, Sub Pop's leading lady tells The Skinny why it's in tougher shape than ever. Read more »| 31 Jul 2008
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ReviewsMärtini Brös – The MB Factor
It’s like Kraftwerk if they took pills instead of lounging around reading about robotics Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Interviews
Tricky: Real Gone Kid
Having built up a head of steam during his absence from the music scene in the last five years, Tricky returns with a daring new record and talks to Dave Kerr about reclaiming his youth, the real problem behind gang culture, and why he can't work with Bernard Butler Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Playlists
Top of the Sub Pops
"Sub what?" you say? Why not come away from the dark side, young pilgrim, you are entreated to delete your Razorlight MP3s and cast an ear over the indelible treasures contained in the bountiful vaults of Sub Pop. Ignore these albums at your peril! Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Live Music
Xavier Rudd @ The Corn Exchange, 19 Aug
If you've felt a distinct lack of didgeridoo in your life in recent times, Xavier Rudd can help you fill that void. The tranquil Australian has a new album ... Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Live Music
Metal Up Your Ass - August, 2008
A weekend with Shed Seven and Scouting For Girls isn't quite the kind of riff massacre MUYA had in mind this month Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Reviews
Joe Lean & the Jing Jang Jong
Bands with funny sounding names usually only ever descend into a narcissistic shambles, or they work that wee bit harder to prove their mettle. One need only... Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Interviews
Sub Pop from the Inside: 20 Years, 5 Essential Gigs
Having gone from punter to Vice President since the label's inception, Sub Pop’s Megan Jasper charts the most memorable gigs across the span of the label’s history so far. Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Reviews
Digitonal – Save Your Light for Darker Days
Digitonal’s blend of orchestral musicians and down-played beats is a surprising success; with subtle symphonic passages and an ear for dynamics, it nea... Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Reviews
Cassette Electrik - 28 Days EP
Cassette Electrik are an 80s-influenced electro-pop act who look set to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Goldfrapp into the lucrative pop market. This... Read more »| 30 Jul 2008