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 Music65daysofstatic @ O2 Academy 2, Liverpool, 28 Apr
The Sheffield noiseniks bring a short live hiatus to an end in resounding fashion in Liverpool Read more »| 09 May 2016 -
ReviewsArbor Labor Union – I Hear You
Grizzled riffs that – across nine sprawling tracks – deliberately shun any hint of sophistication, the debut from Georgia-based four-piece Arbor ... Read more »| 06 May 2016 -
News
Radiohead confirm new album with new track
Radiohead have confirmed a release date for their ninth album, as well as sharing the video for brand new track Daydreaming. The eagerly-awaited new album, ... Read more »| 06 May 2016 -
ReviewsEagulls – Ullages
So angry and vitriolic was Eagulls’ 2014 self-titled debut that there was a temptation to head for Leeds, make them a cup of tea and suggest maybe they... Read more »| 06 May 2016 -
Reviews
Book Group – The Great Indoors
American college rock by way of Edinburgh’s backstreet dives shouldn’t work – and, inevitably, almost never does – but there’s ... Read more »| 06 May 2016 -
Clubs
Recloose's Detroit favourites: Guest Selector
Recloose – Detroit native Matt Chicoine – uncovers eight incredible LPs from the Motor City ahead of his latest, long-awaited record Read more »| 06 May 2016
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FestivalsSFTOCSkinny photo competition: the shortlist!
Were you at Sounds from the Other City festival this year? Did you take part in our #SFTOCSkinny photo competition? Have a peek and see if your picture is included in our 30-strong shortlist, below... Read more »| 06 May 2016 -
Reviews
Randolph's Leap – Cowardly Deeds
A change of label has done little to dull the copious appeal of Randolph’s Leap. Having hopped from Lost Map back to their original home on Olive Grove... Read more »| 06 May 2016 -
Videos
Randolph's Leap – Not Thinking: Video premiere
Watch the new video for Not Thinking from baroque-pop ensemble Randolph's Leap The video for Not Thinking, created by Glasgow-based production te... Read more »| 06 May 2016 -
Live Music
Shonen Knife @ CCA, Glasgow, 29 Apr
"When I finally got to see them live, I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert.” So said Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobai... Read more »| 06 May 2016 -
Festivals
Stag and Dagger Festival, Glasgow, 1 May
We recap the annual Stag and Dagger festival in Glasgow, featuring an exciting line-up of must-see and need-to-know acts. Read more »| 05 May 2016 -
Interviews
Daniel Thorne of Immix Ensemble talks Transitions
As Liverpool's Immix Ensemble bring their collaboration with electronic artist Vessel to Manchester this month, we learn about the collective's beginnings, c... Read more »| 05 May 2016 -
Festivals
Tim Hecker and Blanck Mass in conversation
Ahead of appearances at Glasgow’s newest (and perhaps boldest) festival Restless Natives, The Skinny listens in as two of the headline acts talk inspir... Read more »| 04 May 2016 -
Interviews
Minor Victories on their debut album and tour
Famous names, familiar faces; welcome to the world of Minor Victories. Just don’t mention a certain word… Read more »| 04 May 2016 -
Reviews
United Fruit – Eternal Return
It’s all a matter of opinion and perspective, of course, but United Fruit’s second long-player Eternal Return seems likely to divide opinion amon... Read more »| 04 May 2016