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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ReviewsSELFISH CUNT - ENGLAND MADE ME II
From the band behind such charming ditties as Britain Is Shit comes England Made Me II. It's as angry as one might expect from a band with such a contentious... Read more »| 02 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsThe Dirty Dozen - December, 2008
December isn't all about Cliff Richard and the X Factor. There's some damn fine music out there too, Nick Mitchell finds Read more »| 01 Dec 2008 -
Playlists
I Hear a New World - December, 2008
Wichita Recordings Special Read more »| 01 Dec 2008 -
InterviewsMalcolm in the Middle
Having called it a day with his former band Arab Strap, Malcolm Middleton is on the verge of doing the same with his solo career. Darren Carle finds out why, as well as getting some sage advice on having a not so ‘merry’ Christmas. Read more »| 01 Dec 2008 -
Interviews
Ten Tracks Featured Artist: Rob St John
On the eve of the release of his new EP, this month's featured Ten Tracks artist Rob St John lets Billy Hamilton know his name’s not exclusive to one but to an entire group of like-minded souls Read more »| 01 Dec 2008 -
Reviews
Joan As Police Woman - To America
On the third single from her acclaimed second album To Survive, released this summer, Joan Wasser (better known as Joan As Police Woman) duets with contempor... Read more »| 01 Dec 2008
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Interviews
The Record Round up: November, 2008
Having already served up an honourable leader of the free world and a brand spanking new Guns N’ Roses album, you have every right to expect something ... Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
InterviewsOrange Juice - More than a Consolation Prize
Celebrating Orange Juice's recent reunion to collect a lifetime achievement award, Milo McLaughlin charts their legacy and speaks to frontman and solo artist Edwyn Collins. Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
Reviews
All the Saints - Fire on Corridor X
If you thought that the return of acid house in all its Global Hypercoloured glory made for an unlikely renaissance, a second coming of ‘shoe-grunge&rs... Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
Live Music
Herman Dune @ Òran Mór, 14 Dec
Last time Herman Dune played Glasgow, I Wish That I Could See You Soon was the pearl in their heart-warming set. Well, with a new album comes a new tour, and... Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
InterviewsThe Pictish Trail vs. Hot Chip
Johnny Lynch - aka The Pictish Trail - tracks down Hot Chip to see for himself how they solidified their reputation as one of the UK's most entertaining live acts this year. Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
Reviews
Kanye West - 808s and Heartbreak
Kanye West's fourth album is a radical stylistic departure from everything he's done before, but the one thing he has retained from his previous life is his infuriating inconsistency Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
Playlists
A Muso’s Top 5: Mastodon
Supreme guitar maverick and all-round ambassador for quality facial hair Brent Hinds recently took a break from putting the finishing touches to Mastodon&rsq... Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
Reviews
Ribbons - Royals
It's a cruel fact of life that some people's pain is a marketable commodity, whereas others just sound like they're whinging crybabies. Jherek Bischoff, a mu... Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
Reviews
Glasvegas - A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)
Scottish indie rockers Glasvegas round off a successful year with their own bleak and distinctive take on that most pointless of concepts, the Christmas mini... Read more »| 27 Nov 2008