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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PlaylistsTop of the Sub Pops
"Sub what?" you say? Why not come away from the dark side, young pilgrim, you are entreated to delete your Razorlight MP3s and cast an ear over the indelible treasures contained in the bountiful vaults of Sub Pop. Ignore these albums at your peril! Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Live MusicXavier Rudd @ The Corn Exchange, 19 Aug
If you've felt a distinct lack of didgeridoo in your life in recent times, Xavier Rudd can help you fill that void. The tranquil Australian has a new album ... Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Live Music
Metal Up Your Ass - August, 2008
A weekend with Shed Seven and Scouting For Girls isn't quite the kind of riff massacre MUYA had in mind this month Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Reviews
Joe Lean & the Jing Jang Jong
Bands with funny sounding names usually only ever descend into a narcissistic shambles, or they work that wee bit harder to prove their mettle. One need only... Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Interviews
Sub Pop from the Inside: 20 Years, 5 Essential Gigs
Having gone from punter to Vice President since the label's inception, Sub Pop’s Megan Jasper charts the most memorable gigs across the span of the label’s history so far. Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Reviews
Digitonal – Save Your Light for Darker Days
Digitonal’s blend of orchestral musicians and down-played beats is a surprising success; with subtle symphonic passages and an ear for dynamics, it nea... Read more »| 30 Jul 2008
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ReviewsCassette Electrik - 28 Days EP
Cassette Electrik are an 80s-influenced electro-pop act who look set to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Goldfrapp into the lucrative pop market. This... Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
Live Music
Live Music Highlights - August, 2008
All hands on deck for an old school freak out at Barfly on 18 Aug Read more »| 29 Jul 2008 -
Reviews
The Dodos - Visiter
To describe Visiter by The Dodos as folk rock is a bit of a misnomer, but it’s about the quickest, closest-to-centre punch to pull. They’ve also ... Read more »| 29 Jul 2008 -
Reviews
The Cool Kids - The Bake Sale
The bastard love child of the Beastie’s Paul’s Boutique if sodomized by The Neptunes’ fleet-footed swagger. Read more »| 29 Jul 2008 -
InterviewsJuno About The Mill?
As Edinburgh and Glasgow prepare to pay host to Miller Genuine Draft's flagship Scottish events, Finbarr Bermingham caught up with James Barker of Juno to talk opening nights, friends in high places and, eh, catsuits Read more »| 29 Jul 2008 -
Reviews
Bloc Party - Mercury
Not even three albums in and the Party appears to be pooped Read more »| 29 Jul 2008 -
Reviews
The Blakes - The Blakes
The Seattle trio sound like they've been kept in storage since 2001 Read more »| 29 Jul 2008 -
Live Music
Drive-By Truckers @ The Liquid Room, 6 Aug
When the Truckers roll into Edinburgh, don't forget the chicken wire Read more »| 28 Jul 2008 -
Opinion
Living On The Edge
Take a break from Comedy and Theatre, and let Chris McCall steer you towards some of the top notch bands at this year's Festival Read more »| 28 Jul 2008