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 MusicErasure @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 28 May
There are enthusiastic audiences and there are Erasure audiences. Largely ‘mature’ – youthful faces are few and far between –&nb... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
Live MusicPinegrove @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 29 May
Without the aid of his usual backing band, Withered Hand opens the night with a quirky set of delightful indie-folk gems, bantering with the crowd between so... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
Live MusicThe Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Night & Day, Manchester, 25 May 2017
Manchester in May 2017 is perhaps unsurprisingly a slightly schizophrenic place Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
Live Music
Pronto Mama @ The Art School, Glasgow, 26 May
It’s the hottest day of the year, and the heat threatens to stifle the energy inside a packed Art School. Indeed it might have, if this wasn’t su... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
Festivals
Dot to Dot 2017, Manchester: Festival Review
The kaleidoscopic, city-wide festival returns to Manchester stronger than ever Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
Interviews
Looking at Old Photos: Lou Mclean interview
We call Edinburgh singer-songwriter Lou Mclean to chat about her new EP, her influences and inspirations, and Girls Rock School Read more »| 01 Jun 2017
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InterviewsPositive Punks: Bridal Shower Interview
We speak to Glasgow DIY punks Bridal Shower about being ingrained in Glasgow's music scene and the anxiety that brings Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Lou Mclean – Good Morning Easter Road
Immediately, you can't help but notice how infectious Lou Mclean's voice is: pleasant and warm, the lilting tones have you singing along even when you don't ... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Bridal Shower – Negatives
Psych, grunge, shoegaze, emo… the list of revived genres over the last decade stretches on. One of the most fruitful, however (not to mention reassuri... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
Festivals
Träd Gräs Och Stenar and W.I.T.C.H. join Liverpool Psych Fest bill
Liverpool Psych Fest has announced its final lineup, with Träd Gräs Och Stenar and W.I.T.C.H. joining the bill this September Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Festivals
EIFF Sound + Vision to commemorate Jonathan Demme
Demme’s seminal Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense will be accompanied by live music from Indigo Velvet, RM Hubbert, Ela Orleans and Sacred Paws Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Live Music
Julie Byrne @ CCA, Glasgow, 28 May
Julie Byrne runs her fingertips over her guitar strings before each song. From the closest rows, you can hear the opening few notes ring softly, though meant... Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Interviews
Sgt. Pepper at 50: Giles Martin on The Beatles classic
On the 50th birthday of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band we talk to Giles Martin, who follows in his father's footsteps as he remasters the anniversary edition Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Live Music
Jeff Rosenstock @ Stereo, Glasgow, 21 May
The thrill of following most bands is in watching them grow with the years. Evolution is key to keeping fans interested, as well as to just being a sane huma... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
News
Ariana Grande confirms Manchester benefit concert
Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Pharrell are among the other artists confirmed to play the One Love Manchester concert Read more »| 30 May 2017