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 MusicSiobhan Wilson @ Eagle Inn, Salford, 12 Jul
The Glasgow-based singer-songwriter puts on a shape-shifting, jaw-dropping performance of her new album in Salford. Read more »| 28 Jul 2017 -
OpinionWhy has Ed Sheeran been nominated for the Mercury?
As the 2017 shortlist for the Hyundai Mercury Prize is announced, we take a closer look at the nominees and generally have a grumble about Ed Sheeran. Read more »| 27 Jul 2017 -
New MusicULTRAS – Stepping Out (MC Almond Milk Remix): Premiere
Listen to the MC Almond Milk Remix of Stepping Out from ULTRAS' self-titled debut album Read more »| 27 Jul 2017 -
New MusicM.O.T.O. – Longshot (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Longshot by experimental, occultist beatmaker M.O.T.O Read more »| 26 Jul 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 25-31 Jul
This week's gig round-up features the conclusion of the King Tut's Summer Nights series, record launches from Marble Gods and Breakfast Muff, and much more besides Read more »| 25 Jul 2017 -
Festivals
Cambridge Folk Festival 2017: 10 acts to see
The venerable veteran of the festival calendar returns for its 53rd edition – here’s our pick of the best acts on offer this year. Read more »| 25 Jul 2017
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New Music
Stephen McLaren – I Sing To You (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new track from Edinburgh-based solo artist Stephen McLaren Read more »| 25 Jul 2017 -
Interviews
The Pride of Manchester: DJ Paulette Interviewed
We speak to DJ Paulette about her residency at The Haçienda and about her return to Manchester ahead of her appearance at Manchester Pride this August Read more »| 25 Jul 2017 -
FestivalsReading & Leeds 2017: 9 acts to see
From Danny Brown and Migos to Marika Hackman and Muncie Girls, check out the acts we're looking forward to catching at Reading and Leeds this year Read more »| 24 Jul 2017 -
New Music
The Sexual Objects – Sometimes (Boards of Canada remix): Video Premiere
Boards of Canada have produced a new remix of The Sexual Objects' Sometimes – watch the premiere of the animated video for the track Read more »| 24 Jul 2017 -
Reviews
BadBadNotGood – Late Night Tales
BadBadNotGood make their contribution to the artist-curated compilation series, with a substantial soul sampler that’s dynamic, international, and well-curated Read more »| 24 Jul 2017 -
Live Music
November Lights @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 13 Jul
First up on the first of King Tut's Summer Nights, we're treated to a set from hometown four-piece Freelance Liars; a tight four-piece who have the rock soun... Read more »| 24 Jul 2017 -
Reviews
Cage the Elephant – Unpeeled
Recorded on Cage the Elephant’s “stripped down” Live and Unpeeled tour, with the new sound leading to mixed results. Read more »| 24 Jul 2017 -
Reviews
Arcade Fire – Everything Now
Whether you'd like to admit it or not, we won't get another record like Funeral in our lifetime, especially not from that record's composers, Arcade Fir... Read more »| 24 Jul 2017 -
Live Music
Colin Stetson @ Gorilla, Manchester, 14 Jul
Virtuoso woodwind and brass player Colin Stetson delivers an entrancing set tonight as part of the Dark Matter series – slogan: “Destroy your Boundaries” – during the Manchester International Festival Read more »| 21 Jul 2017