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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ReviewsDon Niño – In the Backyard of Your Mind
The circling, delicately picked-out acoustic guitar lines and soft-yet-sprightly tunes that characterise Don Niño’s debut owe a significant de... Read more »| 07 Jun 2012 -
ReviewsMarconi Union – Different Colours
The fifth LP from this Mancunian downbeat electronica outfit sees the addition of a third member – keyboard player Duncan Meadows – and a furt... Read more »| 07 Jun 2012 -
Live MusicPapa M @ King Tut's, 28 May
As a key member of both Slint and Tortoise, David Pajo can claim to be perhaps the single most influential figure in the post-rock world; and the myriad... Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
Live MusicWalls @ Sneaky Pete's, 27 May
Despite glowing album plaudits and back-slaps from the likes of Caribou and Battles, London duo Walls remain a cult concern. Tonight’s shallow gig tu... Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
InterviewsHappy Particles: "We single-handedly saved Christmas!"
Happy Particles' magnificent debut Under Sleeping Waves was nominated for the inaugural Scottish Album of the Year award. We caught up with the band to talk about their musical heritage, the nomination, and Christmas on the internet. Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
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ATP: I'll Be Your Mirror, Sunday 27 May
The sparkling sunshine outside is matched by the talent on show inside Alexandra Palace on a wonderful day Read more »| 06 Jun 2012
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Interviews
Holy Esque: "You see a lot of bands posting what they do on a day-to-day basis – it's just taking the piss”
Combining unearthly vocals with epic riffs and cryptic, understated graphic design, Glasgow's Holy Esque explain their outlook Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
Interviews
Hector Bizerk: "Drums and rap. That’s the core of it"
Hector Bizerk are bridging the gap between Scottish hip-hop and the wider musical culture with their unique brand of stripped-down rap Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
Live Music
Live Music Highlights – June 2012
Summer's on the way, and it's the perfect time to grab a beer and stand in front of a speaker stack. We take a look at the upcoming live music highlights for June Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
Reviews
The Walkmen – Heaven
Despite their success The Walkmen couldn’t claim to be the most adventurous of bands. Ten years on from releasing their debut LP, the New York-based ... Read more »| 05 Jun 2012 -
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PHILM – Harmonic
Harmonic is a curious gem from start to finish. Every track feels like listening in on PHILM (a very tight group of superstar players, including Slayer's D... Read more »| 04 Jun 2012 -
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Citizens! – Here We Are
The rhythmic, bass-driven swagger of Here We Are, the debut from this London quintet, fits it comfortably enough alongside dancefloor-oriented outfits of ... Read more »| 04 Jun 2012 -
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Melvins-lite – Freak Puke
Demonic lead vocals and ear-shattering violins high in the mix make their Satanic presence felt, and all manner of bells, whistles and circuit-bent frequen... Read more »| 04 Jun 2012 -
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Gideon Conn – Take It All
On paper, Take It All shouldn't work, and for the most part it doesn't. The entire record sounds painfully amateurish, but there's no disguising th... Read more »| 04 Jun 2012 -
Interviews
Dillinger vs Mastodon: Ben Weinman quizzes Bill Kelliher
Sometime touring buddies for ten years, Dillinger Escape Plan's Ben Weinman quizzes Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher on how to keep a band together and alternative occupations. His journalistic prowess unveils Bill's horticultural passion. Read more »| 01 Jun 2012