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 MusicCommercial Alternative @ Mono, Glasgow, 4 July
The Mono bar and Monorail record store in Glasgow’s King’s Court has long been one of the hippest hangouts the city has to offer, selling reams o... Read more »| 18 Jun 2010 -
ReviewsKele – The Boxer
Bloc Party frontman struggles for consistency on debut solo set Read more »| 17 Jun 2010 -
Reviews
Symmetry & Ryan Lewis – Symmetry & Ryan Lewis
In a unique and experimental variation on the white rapper schtick, Symmetry and Ryan Lewis present a crossover album with ideas lifted from hip-hop,... Read more »| 17 Jun 2010 -
News!!! Bring Strange Weather to The Arches
"We were last in Scotland, when? I can't quite remember," admits !!! (Chk Chk Chk) frontman Nic Offer. "But since then Shannon replaced John. We just worked ... Read more »| 16 Jun 2010 -
Live MusicFreebass @ King Tut's, 3 Jun
Excitement fills the air of a crammed King Tut's as the audience patiently waits for much hyped ‘super-group’ Freebass to take the stage. The b... Read more »| 15 Jun 2010 -
Reviews
Herbaliser - Herbal Tonic
Herbal Tonic, without being too obvious about it, is a "best of" album, collecting some of the finest tracks legendary Londoners Jake Wherry and Olly Teeba A... Read more »| 14 Jun 2010
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Interviews
The Sound of Silver
The Skinny meets Silver Columns – the folk troubadours who've gone and done a Dylan Read more »| 14 Jun 2010 -
Interviews
Bring the Noise
Leisurely taking tea in the light, airy space of Mono, you'd never guess Lea Cummings was one man mental Kylie Minoise by night Read more »| 14 Jun 2010 -
FestivalsThe Edge Festival
Edinburgh’s The Edge festival returns in 2010 with an eclectic line-up, including some chart-dominating names; however it’s the strong undercurre... Read more »| 11 Jun 2010 -
Live Music
Mitchell Museum @ Nice 'n' Sleazy, 9 Jun
Tonight’s turnout at Sleazies for Glaswegian hopefuls Mitchell Museum is initially disappointing, particularly given the quality and potential appeal o... Read more »| 10 Jun 2010 -
Reviews
Tobacco – Maniac Meat
Throwing caution to the wind and risking a libel action against The Skinny editorial: Tobacco, aka Tom Fec of Black Moth Super Rainbow semi-fame, may have ... Read more »| 09 Jun 2010 -
Live Music
Quasi @ Captain's Rest, 28 May
To say there are ‘only’ two bands on tonight would be a mistake. Quasi, troubadors of indie rock’s old young team, and Dead Meadow, masters of psychedelic ro... Read more »| 08 Jun 2010 -
Live Music
Sailor Jerry Presents !!!
For those who look to the raw aesthetics of punk for their pleasure, Glasgow’s art-house institution The Arches will play host to an evening which is tailore... Read more »| 08 Jun 2010 -
Live Music
Teenage Fanclub @ O2 ABC, 2 June
With ex-members of The Royal We and Sexy Kids at work, you’d expect a level of song-writing a notch above the average new-start. Expectations are met: ... Read more »| 08 Jun 2010 -
Reviews
The Gaslight Anthem - American Slang
For the past few years, The Gaslight Anthem have gathered momentum mining classic rock standards – such as Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty &nda... Read more »| 07 Jun 2010