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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VideosFat Goth – Sin Altar (Live) | The Skinny Sessions
The visceral Fat Goth treat us to a rehearsal of Sin Altar, recorded live at the Grey Lodge Settlement in Dundee Read more »| 08 Jul 2014 -
ReviewsMidnight Masses – Departures
The loss of loved ones both started and very nearly ended Midnight Masses. Established in 2008 by Autry Fulbright and buddy Jason Reece of …And You Wi... Read more »| 08 Jul 2014 -
Reviews
Brian Reitzell – WATCH_DOGS OST
Finding esoteric music in videogames isn’t so hard on the fringes of the indie scene, but for a multi-million dollar, next-gen, new hope like Watch Dog... Read more »| 08 Jul 2014 -
Interviews
A Matter of Choice: Kiran Leonard interviewed
Prodigious Oldham songwriter Kiran Leonard is a teenager who fully embraces our era of all-access Read more »| 07 Jul 2014 -
Festivals
The Final Fling: 15 to see at T in the Park's last year in Balado
As Scotland's largest music festival waves goodbye to its longstanding Balado site, we profile some of the best new artists, grizzled veterans and wildcard acts playing at this month's big musical bunfight, otherwise known as T in the Park Read more »| 07 Jul 2014 -
FestivalsBehind the Scenes: Beacons Festival
With just weeks to go ’til the festival, Beacons festival top dog Ash Kollakowski takes a break from adding the finishing touches to the programme to explain the importance of discernment, and not getting too big for your boots Read more »| 07 Jul 2014
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InterviewsTime Bandits: Remember Remember on Forgetting The Present
As time and geography conspire against them, Rock Action sextet Remember Remember pull off an unlikely victory for grandiosity Read more »| 03 Jul 2014 -
Festivals
Body & Soul Festival 2014
The fifth edition of Ireland's new favourite festival continues on a grand trajectory, with John Grant, Tom Vek and Caribou leading the charge Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
Reviews
Gulp – Season Sun
The woozy clip-clop of opener Game Love sets the dreamy tone for this, the debut by The Super Furries’ Guto Pryce and his partner Lindsey Leven. Colour... Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
Festivals
In Pictures: Solas Festival
Saturday at age-inclusive arts fest Solas, saw the main musical offerings. On the menu were a myriad of predominantly Scottish talent bringing a patchwork of... Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
Interviews
Uptown Again: The Afghan Whigs
As his reinvigorated soul rock ensemble play their first gig in Scotland since 1999, frontman Greg Dulli relays the virtues of make ups, break ups and calling Saul Goodman Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
Reviews
King Creosote – From Scotland With Love
Written to soundtrack the archive-compiled documentary of the same name, From Scotland With Love is equally effective in cut-down, re-ordered album form. The... Read more »| 01 Jul 2014 -
InterviewsOursels As Ithers See Us: King Creosote and Virginia Heath on From Scotland With Love
Compiled from hundreds of hours of archive material, From Scotland With Love narrates Scottish history and heritage through the lives of everyday people, to a soundtrack by King Creosote. We speak to KC and director Virginia Heath about the project Read more »| 01 Jul 2014 -
Interviews
Divine Rapture: Simon Raymonde revisits Cocteau Twins' purple patch
As 4AD re-release Cocteau Twins' seminal albums Blue Bell Knoll and Heaven or Las Vegas, Simon Raymonde tells us what life in the fold was like during the band's commercial peak Read more »| 01 Jul 2014 -
Festivals
On the Prowl with Deathcats
Their logo proclaims they belong to the Reverb Militia, but rising 'surf catcore' trio Deathcats don't do battle offstage (provided your ticket prices are reasonable) Read more »| 01 Jul 2014