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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ReviewsBat for Lashes – The Bride
It was the sinister melodies of the Mercury-nominated Fur and Gold that first brought Natasha Khan to prominence nearly ten years ago. Its beat-laden fo... Read more »| 27 Jun 2016 -
Live Music
Mbongwana Star @ Band On The Wall, 23 June
Occasionally, events don’t unfold in the way you expect them to. Mbongwana Star’s From Kinshasa is an eerie, innovative, moody, nocturnal LP, dra... Read more »| 27 Jun 2016 -
FestivalsAnna Meredith heads MOSI female artists residency
Brighter Sound, in collaboration with Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry, are inviting young female musicians from across Manchester to join celebrated composer Anna Meredith in a residency to create new work Read more »| 27 Jun 2016 -
OpinionThe Skinny's Albums of 2016: Mid-year report
In need of some cheery news? Look no further – from Anna Meredith's blindsiding debut to Matmos' ecstatic love-letter to the washing machine, ten writers on LPs that have rocked our domes so far in 2016. Read more »| 24 Jun 2016 -
Live MusicTour de Force: Vukovi at Download Festival
Fearless Kilwinning quartet Vukovi take us behind the scenes on their recent pilgrimage to Donington Park for Download Festival Read more »| 24 Jun 2016 -
ReviewsMetronomy – Summer 08
Joe Mount finds the not-so-distant past as a ripe source of inspiration on Summer 08. With four albums in his arsenal, each taking Metronomy’s penchant... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016
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Reviews
The Avalanches – Wildflower
16 years (count 'em!) since their sample-structured neon masterpiece Since I Left You – Paul's Boutique as filtered through big bea... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
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BadBadNotGood – IV
BadBadNotGood have made some savvy choices. Saxophonist Leland Whitty has joined the band as a permanent member, and they build on Sour Soul (last ... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
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Shura – Nothing's Real
If proof is needed of the buzz surrounding London singer/songwriter Shura, the latest face to emerge from the post CHVRCHES synth-gen, then no look... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Reviews
Less Win – TRUST
Does any act in possession of penises, leather jackets, scuffed-up Telecasters and an audience in double figures have the vaguest clue right now? Every now a... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Reviews
Omni – Deluxe
Sprightly lo-fi pop of indeterminable vintage – Deluxe could have been recorded in 1981 just as much as 2016 – there’s little that’s ... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Festivals
Tenement Trail unveils first bands for 2016
The initial line-up for this year's Tenement Trail in Glasgow has been announced ahead of this year's festival in October. Reformed Sheffield indie rockers ... Read more »| 22 Jun 2016 -
Live Music
Live music in Manchester this week (22-29 Jun)
There are plenty of great gigs in Manchester over the next seven days, from the raw rock of Ty Segall to the Congolese rhythms of Mbongwana Star, via cosmic duo Happy Meals, the tear-stained pop of M83 and a great local all-dayer. Read more »| 22 Jun 2016 -
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Martha – Blisters In The Pit Of My Heart
Blisters In The Pit Of My Heart will be total marmite for many: chronically uncool, hearts are stitched to sleeves with glittery thread and although it's ost... Read more »| 22 Jun 2016 -
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Flowdan – Disaster Piece
East London's Marc Veira – aka Flowdan – has impeccable timing. A founding member of Wiley's Roll Deep crew, he's served as one of grim... Read more »| 22 Jun 2016