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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FestivalsLe Guess Who? 2017: programme announced
This November the Netherlands’ picturesque city of Utrecht will once again host Le Guess Who?, a festival which celebrates musical-boundary crossing with 150 artists coming together to perform at the 11th edition of the event Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Reviews
Thea Gilmore – Counterweight
Since her first few feral records, Thea Gilmore has settled into a pattern of releasing new music, covers albums and compilations. You can't blame her, if an... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
ReviewsSaint Etienne – Home Counties
Even when they were a part of the 'alternative dance' scene of the early nineties, Saint Etienne never fully bought into the bombastic, hedonistic style that... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
New MusicCheck out the debut track from new Manchester band Koalas
New Manchester synth-pop band Koalas have unveiled their debut track, Home Heart, co-produced by avant-pop producer Brendan Williams (Dutch Uncles, GoGo Penguin). Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Live Music
Natalie Imbruglia @ Gorilla, Manchester, 14 May
We're hamstrung from the off by dint of presentation: Natalie Imbruglia's European tour arrives with good intentions but who doesn't inwardly groan at the wo... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 30 May-5 Jun
From Hidden Door in Edinburgh to Ladytron singer Helen Marnie in Glasgow, we've got you covered Read more »| 30 May 2017
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Reviews
Noga Erez – Off the Radar
There is a distinct air of chaos on Noga Erez’s debut album Off the Radar, stemming mainly from the experimental, industrial electronic beats. It&rsquo... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Reviews
BMX Bandits Album Launch @ St Luke's, Glasgow, 27 May
As the sun shines down on Glasgow and the bars of the Gallowgate hum with football fans celebrating and commiserating after this year's Scottish Cup final, S... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Interviews
Look Up: Pixx interviewed
Pixx chats confidence, her time at the BRIT School, and why we need to look up more, ahead of her debut record The Age of Anxiety Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
New Music
Tinderbox Orchestra – Tinderbox (Album Premiere)
Hot on the heels of their two singles Quetzalcoatl and Bethany Lane, the Tinderbox Orchestra are back to celebrate the release of their self-titled debut alb... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Live Music
Broken Social Scene @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 23 May
There are times when music feels utterly inadequate. With the Manchester Arena bombing still at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts, Broken Social Sce... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
ReviewsBenjamin Booker – Witness
By rights, Benjamin Booker’s second record should be a blistering, caustic affair. After all, the New Orleans singer-songwriter penned most of it in Me... Read more »| 29 May 2017 -
Interviews
Sorry Songs for Lousy Lovers: Marika Hackman interview
We speak to Marika Hackman about leaving her old record label, relationships and sophomore album I'm Not Your Man Read more »| 29 May 2017 -
Reviews
Beach Fossils – Somersault
In 2013’s Clash the Truth the Brooklyn band played with punk and New Wave influences. The result was more impressive than their self-titled debut, whic... Read more »| 29 May 2017 -
Reviews
Marika Hackman – I'm Not Your Man
On her debut record, 2015’s We Slept At Last, Marika Hackman emerged as a moody folk songwriter characterised by her literate lyrics and acoustic arran... Read more »| 29 May 2017