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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Music VideosAyakara – Dressed From '67: Video Premiere
Hailing from Leith, Ayakara are five schoolfriends – Max, Callum, Felix, Alex and Jonnie – who have been making their mark with energetic, crowd-... Read more »| 07 Feb 2017 -
Live MusicLoyle Carner @ The Liquid Room, 4 Feb
Having come a long way from his support slot for Kate Tempest at The Bongo Club a few years ago, Carner is at the start of a European tour whose UK stint com... Read more »| 07 Feb 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Gig Highlights: 6-12 Feb
This week's Edinburgh and Glasgow gig guide, featuring a Valentine's party from Kid Canaveral and gigs from Sacred Paws and Nadia Reid among others Read more »| 07 Feb 2017 -
News
Islington Mill wins venue licence battle
Islington Mill, Salford's hub of creativity, gets a reprieve Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
Music Videos
Kid Canaveral – Callous Parting Gift: Video Premiere
Edinburgh five-piece Kid Canaveral return with latest single Callous Parting Gift, taken from their third album Faulty Inner Dialogue released last summ... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
Reviews
Lawrence English – Cruel Optimism
Brisbane-based Lawrence English is a staggeringly prolific artist. His work as musician, curator and artist is often cerebral and conceptual and his latest r... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017
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Reviews
Jens Lekman – Life Will See You Now
If you’re familiar with the work of Swedish pop veteran Jens Lekman then there’s little about Life Will See You Now that’ll surprise you. H... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
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 -
News
DEADBEAR – 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 -
Festivals
Sounds 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 -
Videos
Pines – 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