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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InterviewsGrinderman Have Their Way
Dave Kerr calls Jim Sclavunos in New York to find out the latest word on the next Grinderman album, an unlikely remix project and how they commandeered an aerobics class Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
OpinionIn the Studio: Jubilee
The first in a new mini-series of missives from Shabbey Road Studios sees ex-Icarus Line and Nine Inch Nails guitarist Aaron North document the genesis of his new band and explain why he felt the need to lighten the mood. Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
ReviewsThe Pictish Trail - Secret Soundz Vol. 1
Joyously schizophrenic Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Reviews
TK Webb & The Visions - Ancestor
From the dampened, vinyl-like sound quality to the heavy solo riffage throughout, these guys nod their scruffy bearded chins and long-haired heads directly at the 70s Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
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The Mirimar Disaster - Volumes EP
Riffs imbued with considerable momentum and precise but frantic drumming Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
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Friendly Fires - Friendly Fires
If James Murphy started a clubnight - while The Rapture and !!! were out of town, of course - then surely Friendly Fires would be his choice for house band Read more »| 29 Aug 2008
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Live MusicLive Music Highlights - September, 2008
Constantines' live shows leave little room for discussion: they just rock. Captain’s Rest on 16 Sep is where it’s going down. Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Reviews
Robots In Disguise - The Tears
Overhauls from Billion Dollar DJs and Skibunny up the tempo and manage to concoct dancefloor-fillers from meagre ingredients Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Reviews
Rose Kemp - Unholy Majesty
Shock! Gothic rock! Played in a way that isn't entirely unfashionable. Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Live MusicShearwater @ Captain's Rest, 15 Sep
Shearwater's new album Rook is one of the most beguiling of the year so far Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Live Music
Calexico @ The Queen's Hall, 11 Sep
As the name suggests, they muster a mix of Southern folk with what sounds like the score to a Robert Rodriguez film Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Reviews
James Yorkston - When The Haar Rolls In
Swaggers with the magnificent romance of a wedding ceremony aboard a storm-tossed trawler Read more »| 28 Aug 2008 -
Festivals
Digitalism @ The Liquid Room, 23 Aug
Most of the horde emerge from the venue sweat-soaked and grinning Read more »| 28 Aug 2008 -
Interviews
Punch & The Apostles @ The Mill, 17 and 18 Sep
As The Mill rolls into action for month two, Finbarr Bermingham discusses the soundbites of Benny Hill and Jesus Christ with one of the month's guaranteed highlights, Punch & The Apostles Read more »| 28 Aug 2008 -
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Jacopo Carreras - From Bed to Couch
It’s pretty remarkable when an album lives up to its press release, but with From Bed to Couch Jacopo Carreras has managed to create an intriguing synt... Read more »| 27 Aug 2008