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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NewsExperimental compilation in the works from Tim Burgess' O Genesis label
Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess has been using his O Genesis label to release experimental, lo-fi and punk records. Celebrating three years of the label, Burgess this week announced a new compilation showcasing the best the label has to offer Read more »| 14 Jan 2014 -
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Evian Christ teases new EP, Waterfall
In-demand producer Evian Christ this week dropped a teaser for his new EP Waterfall, the follow-up to 2011's Kings and Them, on Tri-Angle Records Read more »| 14 Jan 2014 -
ReviewsHospitality – Trouble
There are infuriatingly-fleeting flashes of brilliance on Hospitality’s second album, Trouble. The subtle, gorgeous key change on the two-line chorus o... Read more »| 14 Jan 2014 -
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Peggy Sue – Choir of Echoes
Poise, harmony, dexterity: three connotations of Choir of Echoes’ kaleidoscopic Busby Berkeley-quoting artwork that are equally applicable to the songs... Read more »| 14 Jan 2014 -
ReviewsDum Dum Girls – Too True
Diversifying her tried-and-tested sound with mixed results, Dee Dee’s third Dum Dum Girls album updates the project’s key reference points by a c... Read more »| 14 Jan 2014 -
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Guardian Alien – Spiritual Emergency
The third album from Greg Fox’s Guardian Alien project sees the New York avant-rock drummer joined by Alexandra Drewchin on vocals and electronics, Ber... Read more »| 14 Jan 2014
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Actress – Ghettoville
Billed as the sequel to Hazyville – which may inadvertently suggest that 2012's R.I.P., Darren Cunningham's most whole and open work to date, was, on t... Read more »| 14 Jan 2014 -
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Last chance to enter Liverpool's GIT Award
For the third year in a row, the GIT Award will be given to an emerging band from the Liverpool and Merseyside area in recognition of their achievements and potential Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
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Stream Shackleton's Freezing Opening Thawing EP
Long regarded as one of the most inventive and talented producers to emerge from the nascent dubstep scene, Shackleton returns next week with a new EP, Freezing Opening Thawing, on his own Woe to the Septic Heart label Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
Videos
Chrome Hoof's disco-powered new video for 'Knopheria'
Chrome Hoof, the 11-piece 'experimental orchestra' known for their outlandish stage shows and dazzling costumes, have unveiled their new disco-influenced track, complete with a heady psychedelic video, and featuring Shingai Shoniwa of The Noisettes Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
NewsThurston Moore and John Cale to speak at Liverpool Sound City
The Velvet Underground's John Cale and Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore have been confirmed as the keynote speakers for the eventh annual Liverpool Sound City (1-3 May), it was announced this week Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
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Celtic Connections launches, featuring Mogwai, Aidan Moffat, Olive Grove, Bobby Womack and more
This year's Celtic Connections festival kicks off on 16 January, beginning an 18-day programme of gigs and concerts throughout Glasgow, with a focus on traditional, contemporary and innovative folk music from Scotland and around the world Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
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The Video Playlist: January 2014
From Warpaint's celestial Chris Cunningham directed promo clip, to East India Youth's autumnal treatment for 'Dripping Down,' we present an alternative map to our January issue's Music section.... Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
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Lacrosse – Are You Thinking of Me Every Minute of Every Day?
It’s been almost five years since Stockholm sextet Lacrosse last released an album, yet Are You Thinking of Me… demonstrates a Peter Pan-like re... Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
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Falling Off Maps – A Seaside Town in Winter
Debut albums can be statements of intent, an opportunity for artists to define themselves to an impressionable public. Nottingham indie quintet Falling Off M... Read more »| 13 Jan 2014