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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FestivalsManchester Jazz Festival 2017: programme announced
With 100 gigs and 100 hours of entertainment, the 2017 Manchester Jazz Festival celebrates the centenary of the first jazz recording in fitting style Read more »| 11 May 2017 -
FilmThom Yorke to score Suspiria remake
The Radiohead frontman will make his first foray into film score composition with the remake of Dario Argento’s cult horror Suspiria We were excited t... Read more »| 11 May 2017 -
Live MusicLive music in Manchester this week: 10-16 May
Manchester's own W.H. Lung launch their debut 10" single, the Godfather of Funk returns to town and more... Read more »| 10 May 2017 -
New Music
Mica Millar – My Lover (The Heal Remix): Video Premiere
Watch the new video for My Lover (The Heal Remix) by Mica Millar Read more »| 10 May 2017 -
Interviews
25 Years of Electric Honey
Electric Honey is the Glasgow-based independent record label that first signed the likes of Belle and Sebastian, Snow Patrol and Biffy Clyro. Not bad for a company that's run as a project by a class of music management students. How do they do it? Read more »| 10 May 2017 -
ReviewsGirlpool – Powerplant
“As a society I feel that we perceive softness and vulnerability as traits that are ‘weak’, and people emotionally disconnect themselves in... Read more »| 10 May 2017
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New Music
Tree Trunks – You Say (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for You Say by Tree Trunks Read more »| 10 May 2017 -
NewsTrof NQ announce 10th birthday party plans
The team at ace Thomas Street hangout Trof NQ are planning some epic May Bank Holiday celebrations to mark the venue's first decade Read more »| 10 May 2017 -
Interviews
BMX Bandits Forever: Duglas T Stewart interview
The Belshill indie-pop icons are back with their tenth full-length – frontman Duglas T Stewart talks us through it Read more »| 10 May 2017 -
Opinion
Her's' favourite pop duos
Liverpool dreampop duo Her's are causing quite a stir – here are five of the musical pairings that have inspired them Santo & Johnny Brooklyn... Read more »| 10 May 2017 -
Festivals
Field Day 2017: Ten acts to see
As the Victoria Park festival celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, we pick out ten acts from this year's Field Day line-up that you won't want to miss Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
Videos
Blooms – Stay Fresh Session
Watch Manchester-based dream-pop trio Blooms in session at Granada Studios as part of our Stay Fresh series Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
Interviews
Psych Analysis: Weirds interview
Ahead of their mind-bendingly raucous debut, Weirds share their thoughts on Leeds' fertile scene and the ongoing public fascination with psychedelic sounds Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
Interviews
It Takes Two: Her's interview
A year on from their debut single, stir-causing duo Her's tell us about their origins, their love of Pierce Brosnan and the advantages of drum machines Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
New Music
Good Good Blood – Away Away (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Away Away by Good Good Blood Read more »| 09 May 2017