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 Musicjennylee @ Band On The Wall, 8 December
Going it alone isn’t always easy. But with a combination of breezy informality and a little bit of genuine star quality, Warpaint founder member Jenny ... Read more »| 16 Dec 2015 -
FestivalsBeck, Wilco, Caribou to play Best Kept Secret 2016
The Best Kept Secret festival in the Netherlands has announced its first acts for 2016, with Beck, Wilco and Caribou among the initial names unveiled. Beck ... Read more »| 16 Dec 2015 -
Live Music
Hudson Mohawke @ O2 ABC, 12 December
That mute silhouette perched atop the gleaming mothership – flanked by a drummer and a keyboardist like royal hands – has come a very long way in... Read more »| 15 Dec 2015 -
Live MusicBlanck Mass / Apostille @ Stereo, Glasgow, 11 Dec
“Might live tweet my show tonight,” deadpans Michael Kasparis – aka Apostille – before the gig. He doesn’t actually do it (140 ... Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
Live Music
Kagoule @ Sneaky Pete's, 9 Dec
Kagoule came and they bloody well conquered. Despite Storm Desmond raging his blowy best, a packed-out Sneaky Pete’s gathered to witness the Nottingham... Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
News
Northwest Music News – 11 Dec: Mark Vernon, Deadbear + more
Our last missive of the year from the Northwest including our favourite tracks plus new work from Deadbear, Rongorongo and more... Read more »| 11 Dec 2015
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Live Musicjennylee @ Stereo, Glasgow, 7 Dec
“I’m really nervous!” protests Jenny lee Lindberg, mid set. In theory, sure, she has every reason to be; her brand new record – ... Read more »| 11 Dec 2015 -
Things To Do
Hogmanay 2015: Events in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Still planning your New Year celebrations? Check our guide to what's on in central Scotland, from the Edinburgh Street Party to burlesque celebrations in Glasgow and beyond. Read more »| 11 Dec 2015 -
Opinion
12 alternative Christmas albums
Our guide to festive records with a difference, featuring Low, Thea Gilmore, Snoop Dogg and more. Read more »| 10 Dec 2015 -
Festivals
Les Trans Musicales de Rennes 2015
Have 37 years of Transmusicales, Rennes’ premier music showcase, left the festival weary and complacent? Or is the Breton capital still reeling and rev... Read more »| 09 Dec 2015 -
Music Videos
Mikal Cronin – Turn Around (live at Le Guess Who?)
Watch this live performance from Mikal Cronin's Utrecht performance – a one-off show, backed by strings and horns, exclusively for this year's Le Guess Who? festival Read more »| 09 Dec 2015 -
Opinion
2015's finest sounds from the Northwest
Our writers and artists including Outfit, Kepla and ILL get together to discuss some of the best noise from the Northwest over the past 12 months Read more »| 09 Dec 2015 -
Live Music
Django Django / Stealing Sheep / RM Hubbert @ Barrowland, 3 Dec
The Barrowland doors have been open just 30 minutes when RM Hubbert takes to the stage. Only a few dozen or so punters have made it up the stairs, but the ma... Read more »| 09 Dec 2015 -
Live Music
C Duncan @ Pleasance, 4 December
A Mercury nod – and with it a breakneck ascent to hot topic status – has barely fazed C Duncan and his band, still as humble and charming as the ... Read more »| 09 Dec 2015 -
Live Music
The Spook School / Chorusgirl / Joyce Delaney @ Nice n Sleazy, 6 Dec
Jangle pop’s detractors have always had it wrong, the well-worn dismissals (fey; ineffectual) failing to comprehend the strong seam of egalitarianism s... Read more »| 08 Dec 2015