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 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 -
PlaylistsI Hear a New World - Fence Records Special (Part One)
Innovative and unusual music from Scotland and beyond. Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
Interviews
In 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 MusicAdem @ 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 -
Reviews
The Streets - Everything Is Borrowed
Skinner’s most relaxed, unselfconscious and thematically diverse record yet Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
ReviewsDavid Holmes - The Holy Pictures
Holmes’ energy levels appear to be diminishing fast Read more »| 03 Sep 2008
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Reviews
The Breeders - Bang On
Alien, yet utterly beguiling Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
Interviews
What 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 -
Reviews
Kris Drever, John McCusker, Roddy Woomble - Before the Ruin
A subdued but incredibly listenable folk long player Read more »| 02 Sep 2008 -
Live Music
Pelican @ Oran Mor, 14 Sep
You'll have to experience this in person to feel the earth move Read more »| 01 Sep 2008 -
Interviews
James Yorkston Sidesteps a Radiohead, Opts For A Willy Wonka
Also appearing at Fence Club and releasing a new record this month, the Fife label's most famous export talks to Milo McLaughlin about the ever-present haar, being stalked by nutcases and doing 'a Willy Wonka' Read more »| 01 Sep 2008 -
Reviews
Sergeant - Swings And Roundabouts EP
Playful hits of pop sunshine straight outta' Fife Read more »| 01 Sep 2008 -
Reviews
The Hussy's - Super Pro
Plods along like above-average album filler material, hunting for a handful of spanking, glitter-strewn singles that never materialise Read more »| 01 Sep 2008 -
Live Music
Metal Up Your Ass - September, 2008
Weeks of heavy jackets, cancelled sporting events and squeaky windscreen wipers might just have dented enthusiasm in the folk scene Read more »| 01 Sep 2008