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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ReviewsThe Vaccines – What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?
Not a year down the line, The Vaccines have been joyously swashing in the sickly sweet juices of hype. Elevated to dizzying heights since landing third place... Read more »| 22 Mar 2011 -
Live MusicThe Phantom Band @ Cabaret Voltaire, 17 Mar
For a group in some mild form of ascension, a chance to see The Phantom Band in some cosy confines on your doorstep is not something you’d want to miss... Read more »| 21 Mar 2011 -
ReviewsThe Son(s) – The Son(s)
Dogs, Boys & Men is an odd way to kick off a record – a concoction of early nineties British indie rock and psychedelia with a touch of folk, but t... Read more »| 18 Mar 2011 -
Interviews
Nas Is Coming
As Nas prepares for a rare trip to Scotland with Damian Marley in tow, the legendary Queens MC talks family trees, working habits, and whether his contribution to Detox will see the light of day Read more »| 17 Mar 2011 -
Live Music
Iron & Wine @ HMV Picture House, 11 Mar
In an effort, no doubt, to recreate the continued expansion of his recorded sound, Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam is joined on stage tonight by an ensemble... Read more »| 15 Mar 2011 -
Live Music
This Is Music presents: Y'all Is Fantasy Island @ Sneaky Pete's, 11 March
“I guess it’s true what they say, if folks don’t come then the band won’t play.” So railed Y’all Is Fantasy Island’... Read more »| 14 Mar 2011
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InterviewsSpaceship Landing: Kyuss Lives
John Garcia tells us why Kyuss Lives. And you thought you’d never see the day Read more »| 10 Mar 2011 -
Live Music
The Decemberists @ Barrowlands, 5 Mar
Portland's Decemberists have been suitably bemused by their arrival at The Barrowlands on a Saturday afternoon. Colin Meloy's misapprehension of Glasgow as a... Read more »| 10 Mar 2011 -
Reviews
Distal – Apple Bottom EP
Atlanta based producer and Embassy Records boss Distal has been causing a recognisable stir with his brash outlook on the post-dubstep Detroit sound we&rsquo... Read more »| 10 Mar 2011 -
Reviews
Metamorfózy – Decasia
Imagine a slo-mo flight across a snowy subarctic landscape, the sort of thing you’d see on a high-tech BBC nature documentary. Now imagine the sort of ... Read more »| 10 Mar 2011 -
Interviews
New Blood: Stanley Odd
With their new EP and a tireless touring ethic, Stanley Odd are taking Scottish hip-hop to the masses Read more »| 09 Mar 2011 -
Reviews
The Morning After Girls – Alone
Saying that The Morning After Girls sound a bit like Radiohead once did would be a fair comparison to make, but then again they also sound like Ride, The Lig... Read more »| 09 Mar 2011 -
Live Music
FOUND @ Voodoo Rooms, 3 Mar
‘FOUND change gear’ we proudly claimed in response to hearing the Edinburgh trio’s upcoming third album. Tonight that proves more than just... Read more »| 09 Mar 2011 -
Reviews
The Winchester Club – Negative Liberty
The Winchester Club are a band whose name you likely haven’t come across, they have a sound that you probably have, and yet they still make music that ... Read more »| 09 Mar 2011 -
Live Music
Bearsuit @ King Tut's, 6 Mar
Support tonight comes from Paisley’s Siamese Ghosts, who sound something like a male-fronted Gossip: big, soulful riffs, plenty of dramatic pauses, and... Read more »| 08 Mar 2011