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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Live Music
Afrirampo @ Mono
not just from the the far east, but from a colourful world of their own, and it's a fun and exhilarating place to visit Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
ReviewsMatisyahu - Youth
We can only hope that Matisyahu comes up with tracks better than this, lest he be labeled a ""gimmick"" Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Reviews
Panic! At The Disco - But It's Better If You Do
sparks to life with punchy piano chords and a blast of horns as it takes you headlong into a rambling chase Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Reviews
The Ordinary Boys vs Lady Sovereign - 'Nine2Five'
Fear not, Preston and the boys are not tackling Dolly Parton's anthem Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
ReviewsThe Upper Room - Black & White
Even the most hardened pop cynics will fall in love with this.
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Interviews
The Dresden Dolls
the singer looks like she's put her makeup on in the dark and the drummer is probably wearing his mother's dress, but this pair have written some of the most beautiful music you'll hear all year Read more »| 16 May 2006
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Live Music
We Are Scientists @ Barrowlands
maybe I'm being churlish, but I saw them first and loved them damn you! Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Live Music
Placebo @ Carling Academy
they deserve to have a hat or two tipped their way Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Live Music
Imogen Heap - The Arches, Glasgow - April 2
Heap's voice has the ability to shatter glass or lull you to sleep Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Reviews
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Show Your Bones
The acidic lyrics remain, as do the great guitar riffs, lorry-loads of distortion and drums that are belted to within an inch of their skins Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Reviews
Various - 'They'll Have to Catch Us First'
This compilation is notably missing anything from band-of-the-moment Arctic Monkeys Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
ReviewsTwilight Singers - Powder Burns
Dulli has treaded the underbelly for too many years now, with 'Powder Burns' he emerges, the nuanced victorious pugilist Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Reviews
The Raconteurs - 'Broken Boy Soldiers'
standout track Broken Boy Soldier - a guaranteed classic no doubt destined for hourly radio play throughout the summer Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Reviews
James Apollo - 'Good Grief'
This poor boy's soul will be blighted with comparisons to Ryan Adams for at least the rest of his career Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
ReviewsElectroluvs - Bubblewrapped
Bubblewrapped' will appeal to anyone who loves lo-fi cheesy pop with a caustic electro edge Read more »| 16 May 2006