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 Music
Amy McDonald @ King Tut's
she treats the packed venue to a set that belies her tender years and hints at a very bright future. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
ReviewsCold War Kids - Hospital Beds
A catchy piece of soulful, bar room social commentary. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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C.S.S. - Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above
Fantastically giddy piece of electro-pop. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
ReviewsRed Hot Chili Peppers - Hump De Bump
It's not going to win any new fans but may just reinvigorate the interest of a few older ones.
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Regina Spektor - Samson
Both sparse and eccentric, this is another piece of delicate songwriting sung with Spektor's haunting, breathy vocals Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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The Academy Is... - We've Got A Big Mess On Our Hands
Even for Fueled By Ramen, We've Got A Big Mess On Our Hands is low Read more »| 11 May 2007
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The Twang - Either Way
Sounds a bit, well, weedy. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Reviews1990s - See You At The Lights
Backing vocal Ba-Ba-Bas, handclaps and the odd American Hey! thrown in make for some upbeat pop plus guitars. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Live Music
James and The Twang @ Glasgow Carling Academy
When they slow things down to play Lullaby, it's a reminder that at one time James used to write thoughtful songs that weren't designed to be anthems. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
ReviewsThe Bird and the Bee - The Bird and the Bee
Sixties, Brazilian tropicalia-influenced pop-meets-bossanova Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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Pomegranate - The Thrill of Fresh Paint
Experience of working on theatre productions has imbued their music with a definite soundtrack-like quality Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Live Music
Arctic Monkeys @ Barrowlands
The 'Monkeys scorch through a watertight set... Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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North Atlantic Oscillation - Some Blue Hive
Melding almost perfectly subtle electronic beats with a spaced-out guitar sound. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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Low Vs Diamond - Heart Attack
Indie music for people who don't really like indie music. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Live Music
Mouse Eat Mouse plus support @ The Bongo Club
Delivering songs with the strength to single-handedly capture the essence of Orwell's 1984. Read more »| 11 May 2007