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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ReviewsThe Welcome Wagon - Welcome To The Welcome Wagon
The underlying problem with this charming yet ultimately disposable debut is this: Sufjan does it so much better Read more »| 27 Nov 2008 -
ReviewsUnwed Sailor - Little Wars
The problem with playing in a genre that's all about mood is that you're listener has to be in the right one in order to really appreciate your craft. Post-r... Read more »| 27 Nov 2008 -
ReviewsDamon & Naomi - More Sad Hits
In their previous incarnation as arch sleep-rockers Galaxie 500, Damon and Naomi carved an interesting niche for themselves in the 80s Sub Pop scene. 17 year... Read more »| 27 Nov 2008 -
Live MusicStereolab @ Òran Mór, 16 Dec
After 18 years and nine albums, Stereolab continue to fly just under the radar with a status as critically acclaimed darlings and cult favourites that they s... Read more »| 27 Nov 2008 -
InterviewsDe Rosa: Not In It For The Money
Flying under most people’s radars so far hasn’t put De Rosa off doing what they love, as Martin Henry relates to Darren Carle. Read more »| 26 Nov 2008 -
Live MusicJoan As Police Woman @ The Liquid Room, 13 Dec
Joan As Police Woman struts into Edinburgh. Read more »| 26 Nov 2008
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ReviewsQ-Tip - The Renaissance
Hip-hop legend Q-Tip returns with The Renaissance, his first official solo release since 1999 debut Amplified. In the face of false starts which have frustra... Read more »| 26 Nov 2008 -
ReviewsJe Suis Animal - Self Taught Magic From A Book
These days ‘twee’ may have become a euphemism for bed-wetting and sensitive simpering, but it was once so much more. Je Suis Animal remember those days: the ... Read more »| 26 Nov 2008 -
ReviewsKontakte - Soundtracks to Lost Road Movies
Impressively composed and delicately layered Read more »| 26 Nov 2008 -
Live MusicMetal Up Santa's Ass - December, 2008
The Classic Grand provides us with one genuine reason to get the neck muscles flexing when Clutch glide through town quicker than the man Claus Read more »| 26 Nov 2008 -
Live MusicThe Pogues @ Carling Academy, 7 Dec
Yuletide-themed sofa adverts are all very well, but the Christmas build-up only truly begins when the Pogues arrive in town for their annual festive shindig.... Read more »| 26 Nov 2008 -
Live MusicBe A Familiar @ Classic Grand, 13 Dec
It’s no surprise that Glasgow band Be A Familiar count Sufjan Stevens and Broken Social Scene as inspiration. The seven piece ensemble occasionally em... Read more »| 26 Nov 2008 -
Live MusicThe Wedding Present @ Moshulu, 13 Dec
David Gedge brings the latest incarnation of his cult-favourite '80s concern north of the border for the first time in a year. Although they've cultivated an... Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
InterviewsFavela folk: The James Orr Complex
Christopher Mack chats to Nick Mitchell about being Scotland's musical ambassador to Brazil Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
Live MusicYouthmovies @ Sneaky Pete's, 21 Nov
Tonight, Youthmovies proved there’s no place like home - even if it's not. Read more »| 25 Nov 2008