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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Festivals
My Festival's Better Than Yours: Latitude
The realisation that there might just be leverage in staging intimate and relaxed events in surroundings that don't resemble a modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah is worthy of a few Hosannas.
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Interviews
Biffy Clyro - Next? The World!
We don't walk about in kilts or anything, but we love where we're from... - Ben Johnston Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Live Music
The Primary 5 @ Cabaret Voltaire
It might be 2007 but with the sound of The Primary 5 and The Fast Camels, tonight feels like a return to the swinging sixties. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Festivals
Leith Festival Sessions: St Judes Infirmary @ LE3 @ Ocean Terminal
The most enduring themes are of innovation and eclecticism... Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Reviews
Smashing Pumpkins - Tarantula
the Pumpkins are back and they're ready to kick everyone's ass all over again Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
ReviewsCold War Kids - Hang Me Up To Dry
Surging, blues-rock. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007
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ReviewsBuilt To Spill - You In Reverse
A solid mesh of dreamlike sound. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Reviews12 Stone Toddler - Twang
It does have a certain twang, even if it's not The Twang. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Reviews
Badly Drawn Boy, Promises
A bona-fide classic BDB ballad. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Reviews
Beirut - Elephant Gun
His heart lies somewhere in the Balkans Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Reviews
Deadbeats - Hotel
A surprisingly successful combination of country, 1960s rock and indie elements. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Reviews
Emma Pollock - Adrenaline
All in all, an underwhelming introduction to Emma Pollock. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Reviews
The Editors - Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors
This time around, it's all a little more relaxed and natural. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Reviews
White Stripes - Icky Thump
Like a satanic choir of robotic Jack Whites. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Live Music
Sparklehorse @ Oran Mor
Undoubtedly perfectly played, but the sleepy, crackly charm wears off after the first few. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007