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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VideosMusic Video Premiere: Call To Mind – Untitled
Glasgow rockers Call To Mind premiere their new video 'Untitled', a collaboration with filmmaker Nick Patton. Untitled is taken from Call To Mind's debut alb... Read more »| 15 Jan 2015 -
NewsNorthwest Music News
Our first fortnightly missive on musical goings on in the Northwest, featuring Samarbeta, Paul Wolinski, Ex-Easter Island Head and more... Read more »| 14 Jan 2015 -
NewsPurity Ring announce new album ‘another eternity’
Canadian electronic pop duo Purity Ring have revealed details of their second album another eternity, as well as sharing a second track from the new LP. Meg... Read more »| 13 Jan 2015 -
ReviewsWray – Wray
The illusion of continuity: that’s the way Wray choose to bring up the curtain on this debut effort. Blood Moon’s nagging two-note jangle fades i... Read more »| 13 Jan 2015 -
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Track premiere: The Lucid Dream – 'Cold Killer'
Carlisle psych-rockers The Lucid Dream have unleashed 'Cold Killer', the first track taken from their forthcoming second album – listen to it excl... Read more »| 12 Jan 2015 -
NewsDjango Django share new track ‘First Light’
Scots-Anglo-Irish art-rockers Django Django have unveiled First Light, the first track from the highly anticipated follow-up to their Mercury-nominated ... Read more »| 12 Jan 2015
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Track premiere: The Earth ft Gruff Rhys – Married 2 Me
We’re pleased to premiere ‘Married 2 Me’, a brand new Valentine’s Day collaboration between Gruff Rhys and Welsh rockers The Earth. ... Read more »| 12 Jan 2015 -
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BadBadNotGood, Ghostface Killah share new track Ray Gun
Toronto instrumental hip-hop trio BadBadNotGood and Wu-Tang luminary Ghostface Killah have shared a new track, featuring DOOM, from their new collaborative L... Read more »| 09 Jan 2015 -
Interviews
Heart of a Wrestler: BC Camplight Interviewed
Depressed and losing a battle against drugs and alcohol, BC Camplight left Philadelphia to die in the North. But now he's never felt so alive Read more »| 09 Jan 2015 -
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Idlewild share new track 'Come On Ghost'
Much-loved Scottish indie rock band Idlewild have unveiled Come On Ghost, the first single from their new album due out next month. The track is taken f... Read more »| 08 Jan 2015 -
Interviews
Belle & Sebastian discuss their electronic renaissance
The inimitable Belle & Sebastian talk shop about their propulsive new album, recording in Atlanta, song-based infographics and existential epiphanies Read more »| 08 Jan 2015 -
Videos
In session: Shield Patterns – 'Carve the Dirt'
The second of two tracks recorded in an exclusive live session, electronic duo Shield Patterns perform Carve the Dirt from their debut album Contour Lines&nb... Read more »| 07 Jan 2015 -
Reviews
Siskiyou – Nervous
This third album from the Canadian ensemble led by Colin Huebert continues largely where 2011's Keep Away the Dead left off. Its feather-light constituents (... Read more »| 07 Jan 2015 -
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The Decemberists – What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World
The Decemberists have long since ascended to indie rock royalty despite a history of prog influences and obtuse lyrics – usually anathema to the mainst... Read more »| 07 Jan 2015 -
Videos
The Pleasance Sessions: Hidden Orchestra – 'Dust'
Watch Hidden Orchestra perform 'Dust', recorded live at The Pleasance Sessions in Edinburgh. Read more »| 07 Jan 2015