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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ReviewsTigercats – Mysteries
The indie pop classicists earn their stripes on their debut for Fortuna POP!, a match made in the minor chord, lovelorn heaven exemplified by both parties. I... Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
Live MusicScottish Gig Highlights – February 2015
We made it! Flush from the most joyous payday of the year, and released from January’s usual bout of forced frugality, we’re now free to irrespon... Read more »| 30 Jan 2015 -
InterviewsVariations on a Theme: John Carpenter interviewed
'The Master of Fear' John Carpenter meditates on recording Lost Themes, going digital, and who should be the next Snake Plissken (spoiler: nobody) Read more »| 30 Jan 2015 -
News
Northwest Music News — 28 Jan | O>L>A Video Premiere, New Dutch Uncles LP + More
Our fortnightly missive on musical goings on in the Northwest this week features O>L>A, All We Are, Dutch Uncles and more... Read more »| 28 Jan 2015 -
FestivalsThurston Moore Band, Django Django set for Live at Glasgow all-dayer
Django Django, The Thurston Moore Band and Honeyblood are among the first bands announced for the inaugural Live at Glasgow all-dayer this May. Glasgow gara... Read more »| 28 Jan 2015 -
Reviews
Ibeyi – Ibeyi
Folklore has it that there’s something a little spooky about twins, and Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé Díaz use this to incredible, uncanny a... Read more »| 28 Jan 2015
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Reviews
John Carpenter – Lost Themes
Semi-retired from the film industry, Hollywood’s loss becomes your record collection’s gain as The Master of Horror – long considered a pro... Read more »| 28 Jan 2015 -
Reviews
Crushed Beaks – Scatter
Crushed Beaks' invigorating debut offers a bracing antidote to those proliferating and profiting via the UK indie scene's current predilection for so-called ... Read more »| 28 Jan 2015 -
News
East India Youth announces new album Culture of Volume
London-based electronic producer William Doyle, better known as East India Youth, has announced the release date and tracklisting for his second album Cultur... Read more »| 27 Jan 2015 -
Live Music
BC Camplight @ Gorilla, Manchester, 23 January
When Brian Christinzio reminds us early on that he was thinking of going away permanently, the idea is still unimaginable. There is a swell of local support ... Read more »| 27 Jan 2015 -
Live Music
Emmy the Great @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 23 January
A quickfire set from Emma-Lee Moss demonstrates serious promise for her overdue third solo record Read more »| 27 Jan 2015 -
Interviews
The Dark is Rising: Hartheim interviewed
As compelling Manchester collective Hartheim prepare to release their debut EP, they tell The Skinny why challenging the mainstream is high on their agenda Read more »| 27 Jan 2015 -
Live Music
Celtic Connections: From Scotland With Love – King Creosote / Tiny Ruins, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 22 January
A sell-out 2,400-plus crowd restless for the second half doesn’t make an easy support slot for understated Kiwi trio, Tiny Ruins. But their back-toned ... Read more »| 27 Jan 2015 -
Reviews
Darren Hayman – Chants for Socialists
London Grammar and First Aid Kit can rest easy: certainly, their dubious status as David Cameron's favourite bands is unlikely to be challenged by Darren Hay... Read more »| 27 Jan 2015 -
News
The Twilight Sad top Scottish Blogs and Music Sites ‘Album of 2014’ poll
Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave by The Twilight Sad has been named as Scotland’s bloggers and music writers’ favourite album of... Read more »| 26 Jan 2015