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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ReviewsBridal Shower – Negatives
Psych, grunge, shoegaze, emo… the list of revived genres over the last decade stretches on. One of the most fruitful, however (not to mention reassuri... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
Festivals
Träd Gräs Och Stenar and W.I.T.C.H. join Liverpool Psych Fest bill
Liverpool Psych Fest has announced its final lineup, with Träd Gräs Och Stenar and W.I.T.C.H. joining the bill this September Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
FestivalsEIFF Sound + Vision to commemorate Jonathan Demme
Demme’s seminal Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense will be accompanied by live music from Indigo Velvet, RM Hubbert, Ela Orleans and Sacred Paws Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Live Music
Julie Byrne @ CCA, Glasgow, 28 May
Julie Byrne runs her fingertips over her guitar strings before each song. From the closest rows, you can hear the opening few notes ring softly, though meant... Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
InterviewsSgt. Pepper at 50: Giles Martin on The Beatles classic
On the 50th birthday of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band we talk to Giles Martin, who follows in his father's footsteps as he remasters the anniversary edition Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Live Music
Jeff Rosenstock @ Stereo, Glasgow, 21 May
The thrill of following most bands is in watching them grow with the years. Evolution is key to keeping fans interested, as well as to just being a sane huma... Read more »| 30 May 2017
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News
Ariana Grande confirms Manchester benefit concert
Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Pharrell are among the other artists confirmed to play the One Love Manchester concert Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Live MusicFLY Open Air festival @ Hopetoun House, 20 May
FLY Club Open Air Festival returns for the second installation in the new luxury surroundings of Hopetoun House Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Festivals
Le Guess Who? 2017: programme announced
This November the Netherlands’ picturesque city of Utrecht will once again host Le Guess Who?, a festival which celebrates musical-boundary crossing with 150 artists coming together to perform at the 11th edition of the event Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
ReviewsThea Gilmore – Counterweight
Since her first few feral records, Thea Gilmore has settled into a pattern of releasing new music, covers albums and compilations. You can't blame her, if an... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Reviews
Saint Etienne – Home Counties
Even when they were a part of the 'alternative dance' scene of the early nineties, Saint Etienne never fully bought into the bombastic, hedonistic style that... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
New Music
Check out the debut track from new Manchester band Koalas
New Manchester synth-pop band Koalas have unveiled their debut track, Home Heart, co-produced by avant-pop producer Brendan Williams (Dutch Uncles, GoGo Penguin). Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Live Music
Natalie Imbruglia @ Gorilla, Manchester, 14 May
We're hamstrung from the off by dint of presentation: Natalie Imbruglia's European tour arrives with good intentions but who doesn't inwardly groan at the wo... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 30 May-5 Jun
From Hidden Door in Edinburgh to Ladytron singer Helen Marnie in Glasgow, we've got you covered Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Reviews
Noga Erez – Off the Radar
There is a distinct air of chaos on Noga Erez’s debut album Off the Radar, stemming mainly from the experimental, industrial electronic beats. It&rsquo... Read more »| 30 May 2017