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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VideosSxSW 2014: We Were Promised Jetpacks interview and live session – 'Peace Sign'
Before they make their anticipated live return on home soil next month, we got together with We Were Promised Jetpacks at SxSW 2014 to talk about their colle... Read more »| 30 May 2014 -
Reviews
Thin Privilege – Thin Privilege
Already making a notable impression in Glasgow over the past few months for their tense, cathartic live shows, Thin Privilege's debut further proves they're ... Read more »| 30 May 2014 -
Live MusicScottish Gig Highlights – June 2014
This month's gig highlights include the return of The Phantom Band, Television playing Marquee Moon, the live debut of Loki's new band The Cartoon Cartel, and a double-header of gorgeous electronica with Son Lux and Sun Glitters Read more »| 30 May 2014 -
News
Boards of Canada, Mogwai, Steve Mason and Young Fathers make Scottish Album of the Year shortlist
The final shortlist for the Scottish Album Of The Year 2013 was unveiled today, following surprisingly convivial discussions amongst the judging panel. With ... Read more »| 29 May 2014 -
Reviews
The Proper Ornaments – Wooden Head
The brainchild of Max Claps, who deserves a round of applause for his (real) name alone and Veronica Falls’ James Hoare, Wooden Head is a lovingly imag... Read more »| 29 May 2014 -
Live MusicDot to Dot @ Various venues, Manchester, 23 May
The funny thing about the Manchester leg of Dot to Dot festival – now in its fifth year – is that while the event itself has gone from strength t... Read more »| 29 May 2014
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Reviews
Anathema – Distant Satellites
Anathema have gotten their sound down to a fine art by this point, having gradually evolved from established doom harbingers into atmospheric rock titans. Di... Read more »| 29 May 2014 -
Live MusicToumani Diabaté + Sidiki Diabaté @ St George's Hall, Liverpool, 27 May
As one of the most famous griot clans from Mali, the Diabaté family have been bringing West African folk music and the kora to a wider audience for de... Read more »| 29 May 2014 -
Reviews
Bob Mould – Beauty & Ruin
Bob Mould’s been cranking out classics for 35 years, from Hüsker Dü’s deceptively-tuneful blitzkrieg to the heroic powerpop of Sugar, a... Read more »| 29 May 2014 -
Reviews
Tom Vek – Luck
Luck as an album title must surely be an ironic nod towards Tom Vek's curious history. Stardom beckoned a decade ago with a storming debut, but a six year de... Read more »| 29 May 2014 -
Live Music
O2 Love Music Column – June 2014
With a voice which allegedly impressed Johnny Cash back in the day, and a fifteen year musical career off the back of it, Canadian country songstress Tia McG... Read more »| 29 May 2014 -
Live Music
Prince and 3rdEyeGirl @ The SSE Hydro, 22 May
Whereas the first leg of this ‘Hit and Run’ tour arrived by stealth in the South, Glasgow was afforded a few more days to dust down its raspberry... Read more »| 28 May 2014 -
Reviews
Taylor McFerrin – Early Riser
Taylor McFerrin, eldest son of soul legend Bobby McFerrin, has signed to Brainfeeder, and it's an excellent fit; more to do with his carefully slack beat-wor... Read more »| 28 May 2014 -
Reviews
clipping – CLPPNG
If you're eagerly anticipating the return of punk-rap terrorists Death Grips; if Kanye's Black Skinhead wasn't feral and intense enough to give you the feels, then LA's clipping are for you Read more »| 28 May 2014 -
Reviews
Martyn – The Air Between Words
Martyn's debut album Great Lengths was a standout in the first wave of post-dubstep. 2011's Ghost People, on Brainfeeder, was more restless and exp... Read more »| 28 May 2014