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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ReviewsMogwai - The Hawk Is Howling
It’s business as usual for the post-rock overlords Read more »| 04 Sep 2008 -
ReviewsJump Ship - whatisthisandwhy
So cleanly captured and communicated that it lacks character or any real humanity Read more »| 04 Sep 2008 -
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Pirate Robot Midget – It's My Beat Now!
Annoying 'Italian French electro-rock'... from Amsterdam Read more »| 04 Sep 2008 -
Live Music
Twee As Fuck @ Stereo, 24 Aug
Such a lack of daring may be the noose with which these acts hang themselves Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
Live MusicThe Raconteurs @ The Corn Exchange, 26 Aug
Well informed by arena rock standards Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
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The Gutter Twins - Adorata E.P
Picks up exactly where Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan's debut collaborative LP left off Read more »| 03 Sep 2008
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Playlists
I Hear a New World - Fence Records Special (Part One)
Innovative and unusual music from Scotland and beyond. Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
InterviewsIn Defence of Edgar Prais
They're not going to take the easy way, but Edgar Prais are determined to make it to ATP. Kristoffer Morgan tells Finbarr Bermingham that he's allergic to the channels that will bring him success. Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
Live Music
Adem @ Stereo, 21 Sep
Adem Ilhan’s intimate solo debut Homesongs was a record of uncommon majesty: you realise that when, in between its actual songs, you hear your own sati... Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
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The Streets - Everything Is Borrowed
Skinner’s most relaxed, unselfconscious and thematically diverse record yet Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
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David Holmes - The Holy Pictures
Holmes’ energy levels appear to be diminishing fast Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
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The Breeders - Bang On
Alien, yet utterly beguiling Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
InterviewsWhat Happens in Glasvegas...
The last time we chatted to Dalmarnock's Glasvegas they were a fledgling band just one single in to their career. Paul Neeson catches Glasvegas’ James Allan as he tumbles off-stage from their first Glastonbury gig and finds out what a difference nine months can make Read more »| 02 Sep 2008 -
Reviews
Manda Rin - My D.N.A
If you're nostalgic for a bit of the cartoon party pop that was tame enough for your high school disco then this album should surely help Read more »| 02 Sep 2008 -
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Kris Drever, John McCusker, Roddy Woomble - Before the Ruin
A subdued but incredibly listenable folk long player Read more »| 02 Sep 2008