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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InterviewsPsych Analysis: Weirds interview
Ahead of their mind-bendingly raucous debut, Weirds share their thoughts on Leeds' fertile scene and the ongoing public fascination with psychedelic sounds Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
InterviewsIt Takes Two: Her's interview
A year on from their debut single, stir-causing duo Her's tell us about their origins, their love of Pierce Brosnan and the advantages of drum machines Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
New MusicGood Good Blood – Away Away (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Away Away by Good Good Blood Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
Live MusicScottish Gigs of the Week: 9-15 May
This week's gig round-up, with a huge show from Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, visits from Ducktails and George Clinton, and gigs from Pronto Mama and C Duncan among others Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
New MusicKobi Onyame – DMCRZY (Track Premiere)
Listen to DMCRZY, the new song from Kobi Onyame Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
New Music
Passion Pusher – Sauchiehall Street (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Sauchiehall Street by Passion Pusher Read more »| 08 May 2017
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Live Music
Babe @ The Old Hairdresser's, Glasgow, 5 May
"What time's Babe on at please?" and "I can’t seem to be able to buy any [tickets] online" are the Facebook event sentiments pre-Babe at the Old Hairdr... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Interviews
Summer 17: Metronomy Interviewed
We chat to Metronomy's Joseph Mount about latest album Summer 08, working with Robyn and Mix Master Mike, and not touring as we interrupt rehearsals ahead of... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Festivals
Wrong Festival @ Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool, 22 Apr
It’s clear what sort of day we’re in for from the moment we arrive. Widnesian sludge trio Mums are so loud that their every note is not just... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Reviews
Her's – Songs of Her's
Every time someone says ‘Mac DeMarco’, another group of chorus pedal-bearing, 20-something slackers form a band... or so it would appear. Spend t... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Reviews
Weirds – Swarmculture
Leeds four-piece Weirds aren’t really that weird. They describe themselves as psych-grunge but their sound is more reminiscent of old fashioned metal. ... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Reviews
PWR BTTM – Pageant
Any PWR BTTM fans hoping for more of the same fun, upbeat pop-punk anthems as heard on their debut Ugly Cherries will be surprised by what they hear on Pagea... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Interviews
Community Music: The GIT Award 2017
Peter Guy reflects on the role of local media ahead of this year's GIT Award, celebrating the best new music on Merseyside Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
New Music
Wendell Borton – Crawl (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Crawl by Glasgow fuzz-pop trio Wendell Borton Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
Opinion
Why the 12-inch Record Still Matters
In an environment of downloads and streams, what explains the enduring appeal of the 12-inch single? Our writer argues that, far from being obsolete, it's the perfect format for browsing, buying and listening Read more »| 05 May 2017