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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ReviewsANOHNI – Paradise EP
After releasing one of the most overtly political albums of the year just nine months ago, it's no surprise that, with the precarious state of contemporary g... Read more »| 13 Mar 2017 -
PlaylistsGuest Selector: Wild Beasts
The band's Tom Fleming on the songs behind Boy King Wild Beasts returned last year with Boy King; an album that saw the Kendal-formed quartet examine the se... Read more »| 10 Mar 2017 -
InterviewsAdults Only: Desperate Journalist interviewed
We speak to north London alt-goth-rockers Desperate Journalist about growing up and their sophomore album, the aptly named... Grow Up “Can I ask you a... Read more »| 10 Mar 2017 -
Videos
Stay Fresh Sessions: False Advertising
Watch a live video of Manchester-based grunge-pop trio False Advertising, filmed at Manchester's Low Four studio Read more »| 10 Mar 2017 -
Music VideosLUCIA – Saturday Is Dead: Video Premiere
Watch the new video from LUCIA, filmed in her hometown of Glasgow Read more »| 10 Mar 2017 -
New Music
Sweet Tempest – Colourful Rain: Track Premiere
Listen to the new track from the Danish dream pop duo Read more »| 10 Mar 2017
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Festivals
Outlines Festival 2017: The Review
Hookworms, Bossy Love, Flamingods and many more descend on Sheffield for two days of the best new live music around – we fling ourselves into the madness... Read more »| 10 Mar 2017 -
Festivals
Optimo's JG Wilkes added to SFTOC bill
Sounds from the Other City festival announce afterparty magic with Optimo's JG Wilkes, while Horsebeach, David Nance, Simon Joyner and Lee Southall are also added to the line-up Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
Live Music
The xx @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 6 Mar
Seeing a band in the middle of an extensive tour schedule, and on the second date of the same city, one might expect a somewhat robotic performance, especial... Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
News
The Lucid Dream launch crowdfunder after gear theft
Thousands of pounds' worth of equipment stolen from the band during their European tour Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
Festivals
End of the Road adds Bill Callahan, Japandroids
Slowdive, Pond and Allison Crutchfield also join the line-up at the Wiltshire festival Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
Festivals
John McGrath on MIF17: “A festival for everyone”
The world's first festival of exclusively new commissions, Manchester International Festival returns for 2017 under the leadership of new artistic director John McGrath. He tells us about a programme of enormous ambition, with firm local roots Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
Festivals
MIF17: 2017 Festival programme revealed
The full programme for Manchester International Festival 2017 has been announced, including a collaboration between New Order and visual artist Liam Gillick, a series of live music events curated by Mary Anne Hobbs, and more. Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
New Music
Saint Pé – Spun and Spurn: Track Premiere
Listen to a brand new track from former Black Lips guitarist Ian Saint Pé's new project Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
Live MusicLive music in Manchester this week: 8-14 Mar
Kicking off on a high with American rapper Oddisee, the week unfurls into a mixed bag of everything from Abstract Orchestra and The Wailers to Irma Vep and Mitski. Read more »| 08 Mar 2017