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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FestivalsLes Trans Musicales de Rennes 2014
The 36th edition of the French festival looks to be as serendipitous as the first, which is of course half the fun. Read more »| 22 Oct 2014 -
NewsThe Knife announce Shaken-Up Versions mini-album release date
Experimental Swedish electronic duo The Knife have announced the release of a mini-album of remixed and reworked versions of some of their tracks for th... Read more »| 22 Oct 2014 -
ReviewsRachel Sermanni – Live in Dawson City
Considering the hefty number of gigs and festivals Rachel Sermanni has racked up over the years, a live album seems like a natural step. Recorded last summer... Read more »| 22 Oct 2014 -
Live MusicIn Pictures: The Phantom Band, Remember Remember and Birdhead at The Pleasance Sessions
In Pictures: The Skinny Presents... at The Pleasance Sessions 2014 From 9th-18th October, Edinburgh University's Pleasance Theatre played host to a string o... Read more »| 22 Oct 2014 -
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Detour announce New Year gigs in Aviemore
Scottish guerilla gig experts Detour have announced a pair of festive gigs to bring in 2015, taking a line-up featuring Fatherson, Prides, Miaoux Miaoux and ... Read more »| 22 Oct 2014 -
Videos
Dope Body share video for 'Repo Man'
Baltimore noise rockers Dope Body have unleashed the video for Repo Man, the first from their rousing new LP Lifer (which we reviewed here thi... Read more »| 22 Oct 2014
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Videos
Honeyblood share film noir-style video for Choker
Glasgow noise pop duo Honeyblood have released an eerie black-and-white video for their track Choker. The film noir-inspired clip, directed by Tardo/William... Read more »| 21 Oct 2014 -
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Entries open for 2015 GIT Award
The fourth annual Get Into This or GIT Award, honouring the best of Liverpool’s underground music scene, is now open for entries. The GIT Award is ope... Read more »| 21 Oct 2014 -
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Chvrches share new track 'Get Away'
Glasgow synth trio Chvrches have unveiled a brand-new track as part of a BBC project to produce an alternative score for Ryan Gosling thriller Drive. Get Aw... Read more »| 21 Oct 2014 -
NewsSleater-Kinney announce new album 'No Cities to Love' and UK tour
Riot Grrrl trio Sleater-Kinney are set to return with their first new studio album in a decade. Due out in January 2015, the surprise effort will arrive ahea... Read more »| 20 Oct 2014 -
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Flying Lotus announces Manchester Albert Hall gig for April 2015
Flying Lotus has added a show at Manchester’s Albert Hall to his European tour in support of new LP You’re Dead. The eclectic producer – a... Read more »| 20 Oct 2014 -
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Lost Map Records release ‘Clumps’ B-sides and rarities mixtape
Johnny Lynch’s Lost Map record label has released a free nine-track sampler featuring a host of rarities and B-sides from the likes of Kid Canaveral, e... Read more »| 20 Oct 2014 -
Reviews
Thurston Moore – The Best Day
All the classic Sonic Youth hallmarks are here: Moore’s half-spoken, half-sung drawled delivery, Steve Shelley’s powerhouse drumming, nomadic gui... Read more »| 20 Oct 2014 -
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Malcolm Middleton and David Shrigley team up on new LP
Former Arab Strap man Malcolm Middleton and Turner Prize-nominated artist David Shrigley have joined forces for a new collaborative album entitled Music and ... Read more »| 17 Oct 2014 -
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Glasgow venue BLOC+ releases second free mixtape
Glasgow venue Bar BLOC+ has released a second free mixtape on its new BLOC+ Music imprint. The new ten-track compilation – BLOC+ Ensemble Volume 2 Par... Read more »| 16 Oct 2014