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? announces guest-curated programme
The likes of Tortoise, BEAK>, Laurel Halo and Tim Hecker lead a colossal artist-picked bill for the tenth edition of the esteemed Dutch festival Offering... Read more »| 20 Jul 2016 -
Live MusicLive music in Liverpool this week: 20-26 July
This week's Liverpool gig guide, featuring big shows at The Magnet and District and the return of Liverpool International Music Festival. Read more »| 20 Jul 2016 -
Live Music
Weaves @ Nice N Sleazy, 17 July 2016
Weaves kick off their Sunday night show at Nice N Sleazy with the grunge/punk gripe Shithole – 'I'm living in a shithole,' frontwoman Jasmyn Burke... Read more »| 20 Jul 2016 -
Things To DoLive music in Manchester this week: 20-27 Jul
This week's live music reaches astronomical new heights with the debut of Bluedot festival at Jodrell Bank, while Psyblings touch down with local psychedelia. All this and more, including Manchester Jazz Festival and Jungle by Night at Band on the Wall. Read more »| 20 Jul 2016 -
News
Warehouse Project 2016 line-up revealed
The line-up for this year's Warehouse Project series of gigs and club nights in Manchester has been announced. Warehouse Project 2016 kicks off its 15... Read more »| 20 Jul 2016 -
ReviewsRattle – Rattle
If we’re all merely swinging in the breeze waiting for musical context to latch onto, then the first long-player from this Nottingham two-piece is a cu... Read more »| 20 Jul 2016
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Playlists
Guest Selector: Seani B
The BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter gives us the lowdown on his favourite tracks, in advance of his Roots, Rock, Reggae showcase at this year's Liverpool International Music Festival Read more »| 19 Jul 2016 -
Live Music
Leeds DIY scene newsletter: July 2016
From indiepop supergroups to riot-themed events with ex-members of The KLF, we cast our eager eyes across Leeds' DIY scene to find out what's new Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
Live Music
Father John Misty @ Guild of Students, 16 July
There are high expectations steeped upon Josh Tillman following the universal critical acclaim of I Love You, Honeybear, his second album under the... Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
bluedot 2016: Five acts to watch
Underworld? Caribou? Jean-Michel Jarre? Bluedot's got it made when it comes to headliners, but if you're wondering where else you should point your attention, let us be your guide Read more »| 15 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
T in the Park 2016: Sunday, 10 July
Huge amounts of mud can do strange things to people, but with John Grant and LCD Soundsystem still to come, there's plenty to keep spirits up at T in the Park's third day Read more »| 15 Jul 2016 -
Live Music
LIMF 2016: Five acts to watch
From Sigma and Lianna La Havas to the Buzzcocks and Clinic, you won't find yourself short of things to see at LIMF this year. Still, you may be wondering where to begin with the vast array of up-and-coming local talent on display – allow us to help... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Music Videos
The Wedding Present – Sprague: Track Premiere
Listen to a brand new track from The Wedding present's forthcoming album Going, Going… Leeds-based indie pioneers The Wedding Present return with the... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
News
Honeyblood to return with Babes Never Die
Edinburgh-raised grunge pop duo Honeyblood have announced their second album Babes Never Die, due for release via FatCat on 4 November. Today they... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Live Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 13-19 Jul
Enjoy classic alt-rock sounds from Seattle with Mudhoney, catch the first appearance from The Railway Children in well over two decades, before booking ahead for big names with dates looming later this year, including The Cinematic Orchestra and Hinds. Read more »| 14 Jul 2016