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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NewsBe Charlotte, Fatherson join Edinburgh Hogmanay line-up
Be Charlotte and Fatherson have been added to the bill for this year's Hogmanay Street Party in Edinburgh. Dundee pop ace Charlotte Brimner and the Kil... Read more »| 08 Nov 2016 -
FestivalsAbattoir Blues @ Liverpool Music Week, 2 Nov
Brighton noiseniks Abattoir Blues check into the Arts Club Loft for a night of feedback and fun Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
Live MusicLucy Dacus @ Soup Kitchen, Manchester, 3 Nov
Restraint? What's that? There are times when nought but an all-action approach will do, and that's exactly what Wrexham's Baby Brave supply. T... Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
Festivals
Cat's Eyes @ Beacons Metro, Leeds, 2 Nov
The Skinny can’t help but wonder how Howard Assembly Rooms shapes up as a venue when you’ve casually ‘broken into’ and played The Vat... Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
NewsAll Ears: Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival
At this year's Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, you can don a pair of headphones and listen to the train station with White Cane – a... Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
Festivals
Dream Wife @ Liverpool Music Week, 1 Nov
Brighton-formed trio Dream Wife turn in an exuberant, incendiary performance at Liverpool's Arts Club Read more »| 07 Nov 2016
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Festivals
Let’s Eat Grandma @ Liverpool Music Week, 30 Oct
Teenage Norwich duo Let's Eat Grandma show off an impressive array of influences and theatrical tendencies at the Arts Club Loft Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
Live Music
Anna Meredith @ Beacons Metro, Leeds, 1 Nov
Edinburgh native Anna Meredith storms Belgrave Music Hall with highlights from her SAY Award-winning Varmints LP XAM Duo open tonight’s Beacons M... Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
Interviews
Teen Spirit: Introducing The Orielles
Meet Halifax trio The Orielles, as they prepare to unleash the Late Night with Jimmy Fallow weekender on Manchester Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
NewsA Bizarre Ride: The MOBO Awards 2016
From the resurrection of Craig David to erroneous prize-givings, this year's MOBOs were a bizarre affair Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
Reviews
Natalie McCool – The Great Unknown
Indie, synth-infused rock is a tricky wheel to reinvent, but Natalie McCool gives it one almighty go. Another winner for PledgeMusic campaigns, the Liverpudl... Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
Interviews
Save As Collective: Electronic Musicians Anonymous
We catch up with Save As member MC Almond Milk – James Scott, to his mum – and chat about the collective's weird releases, file management systems and the importance of local rap Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
Reviews
Bonnie Tropical – Paradise Palms Records
If, like us, you’ve spent many lost hours in Paradise Palms' welcoming fronds, you’ll probably associate the Edinburgh bar with shiny plastic fla... Read more »| 04 Nov 2016 -
Festivals
Five to see at Le Guess Who? 2016
With Julia Holter, Savages, Suuns and Wilco curating this year's festival in Utrecht, you may find yourself wondering what essential secrets lie buried in the vast line-up... Read more »| 04 Nov 2016 -
Interviews
Muse of the World: Kristin Hersh interview
Kristin Hersh formed seminal alt rock act Throwing Muses when she was 14. With the band still a well-loved draw, and with Hersh set to tour her new solo work, she explains why her audience's loyalty is at the root of her ongoing creativity Read more »| 04 Nov 2016