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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ReviewsBeach 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 -
ReviewsMarika 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 -
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Pixx – The Age of Anxiety
Try to imagine for a minute what it would sound like if Nico fronted an 80s synth band; now, stop imagining because that’s exactly what Pixx’s de... Read more »| 29 May 2017 -
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Hey Colossus – The Guillotine
London sextet Hey Colossus' latest is a barbed punch at the UK's current political climate. The band have been on a roll since 2015 when they ... Read more »| 29 May 2017 -
InterviewsMind, Body & Spirit: Depeche Mode's Fletch interviewed
With a new album in the racks – not to mention a gig that’ll go down in Glasgow lore – we catch up with founding member Andrew Fletcher to plot just how a mere pop band from the early 80s became something approaching the iconic Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
Live Music
The Great Escape 2017: The Review
Last week The Skinny arrived in Brighton to experience The Great Escape Festival. A three day, multi-venue affair, TGE has a strong focus on artist discovery... Read more »| 26 May 2017
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Interviews
Side Hustles in Seattle: Chastity Belt interviewed
We talk to Julia Shapiro about Chastity Belt’s unconscious maturing and finding inspiration in the banal on new album I Used to Spend So Much Time Alon... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
Live Music
Chastity Belt – I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone
Seattle post-punk rockers Chastisty Belt have become known for their blend of Riot Grrl-style politics and irreverent humour. However, their third album sees... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
Live MusicMiya Folick @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 24 May
Los Angeles based alt rock singer-songwriter Miya Folick hasn’t had the easiest transatlantic trip. Tonight we’re told that, for unknown reasons,... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
Reviews
James Lindsay – Strand
Glasgow bassist James Lindsay is well known in the folk world, playing with the likes of Treacherous Orchestra, Breabach, and Bella Hardy. However, on this, ... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
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!!! (Chk Chk Chk) – Shake the Shudder
Longstanding NYC disco-punks !!!’s latest effort feels somewhat out of place when caught rubbing shoulders against the peculiar bounce of modern diaspo... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
New Music
SWANES – Average Bear (Video Premiere)
Watch the animated video for Average Bear by Canadian futurists SWANES Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
Reviews
Marnie – Strange Words and Weird Wars
Helen Marnie's second album is a pointed reminder that, given time to develop their identity, artists on sabbatical just might fashion an enriched output: a ... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
Interviews
Electric Dreamer: Marnie Interviewed
We speak with Ladytron singer Helen Marnie ahead of the release of her sophomore Marnie solo record, Strange Words and Weird Wars Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
Reviews
Alt-J – RELAXER
Alt-J have knuckled down. Stripped of intros, interludes and all that posturing, this album feels – as its low-res computer graphical cover and robotic... Read more »| 26 May 2017