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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ReviewsLupe Fiasco – Drogas Light
Just like the last time he claimed to be retiring from music in 2012, Lupe Fiasco has abandoned that idea again. But this time he’s not just releasing ... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
NewsDEADBEAR – Holding Heart Aces: Track Premiere
Electronic musician DEADBEAR returns with his new single Holding Heart Aces, the lead track from his forthcoming new album The Trees Are Dancing DEADBEAR is... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
FestivalsSounds from the Other City 2017 reveals first acts
The annual celebration of new music, art and performance brings together many of Greater Manchester's best DIY and independent promoters to programme multiple stages along Chapel Street and the surrounding area. Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
Live MusicConor Oberst @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 2 Feb
Conor Oberst, we sense, is a pretty decent guy. Not only does he give his audience two decent supports – in the shape of Miwi La Lupa (imagine PM ... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
Interviews
Born To Do It: Craig David interview
The one and only Craig David fills The Skinny in on his return to music, his first album in six years and his upcoming UK tour Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
Reviews
Rag'n'Bone Man – Human
The Rag’n’Bone Man. The R’n’B Man. Oh lordy, his trouble so hard. Rory Graham has got the blues: blessed with a rich yet gritty voice... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017
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VideosPines – Kings: Video Premiere
Watch the video for Kings, the new track from Salford band Pines Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
Live Music
Future Get Down @ Sneaky Pete's, 28 Jan
“That was bangin’! Better than most club nights I’ve been to,” a random punter remarks, as The Skinny's hearing and eyesight slowly r... Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
News
Bandcamp donate profits to ACLU
New music website Bandcamp have announced that today (Fri 3 Feb) all of their profits will be donated to the American Civil Liberties Union, starting from 12... Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
Playlists
Esben and the Witch: Guest Selector
The post-rock trio get to grips with the tracks behind their stunning latest LP Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
News
Acting Strange – Start It Over: Track Premiere
Listen to Start It Over, the first track from the new album by Glasgow band Acting Strange Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
News
Kate Tempest shares blistering Europe is Lost video
The insanity of our current political climate is documented in the video for the powerful Kate Tempest piece Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
Interviews
The Upside Down: S U R V I V E interview
Best known for their Stranger Things soundtrack, we talk to S U R V I V E about synths, sophomore album RR7349 and what's next for the four-piece ahead of th... Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
Interviews
Introducing: Rationale
We grabbed a quick chat with Rationale, aka Tinashe Fazakerley, after his King Tut's show last month to talk touring, Pharrell, and family connections The S... Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
Live Music
Roaming Roots Revue @ Royal Concert Hall, 28 Jan
Now in its fifth year, the Roaming Roots Revue has come to serve as somewhat of a centre piece in the annual Celtic Connections calendar. Possibly the showca... Read more »| 03 Feb 2017