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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InterviewsIsosceles - All the Right Angles
The word Angular might be a badge of honour worn by today's sprightly young hipsters but as Billy Hamilton finds out, Glasgow's Isosceles are sharper than your average Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
InterviewsThe Ill Communication of Adam Green
At 26, Adam Green is the youngest old hand around. However, as a long-serving flag flyer for the anti-folk movement, he only recently received mainstream recognition for his efforts as a Moldy Peach accidentally, via the soundtrack to hit indie flick Juno. Tobias Kahn talks to Green ahead of his solo date in Glasgow this month Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
Reviews
Chicks on Speed - Art Rules
The all girl outfit have made some damn fine ear candy Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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The Paradox - The Poet versus The Town Crier EP
Commendably tries something different, but the meticulous west coast annunciation could be a paradox too far Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Spring Tides - Hostile Takeover
Something about Spring Tides doesn't sit right, but that's what exactly what will keep you coming back Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Raymond & Maria - It Could've Been You
Who says that simplicity is taboo when it comes to producing a nice wee tune Read more »| 01 Apr 2008
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Raspberry Badger - Spectrum
A jaunty, poppy three-track Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Hadouken! - Declaration Of War
There's nothing wrong with retrogression, but the good ship Hadouken! sailed a long time ago Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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New Adventures - How I Got the Devil Back (Part One) (Faded Grandeur)
As an exercise in OTT melodrama, this really hits the spot Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Holy Fuck - Lovely Allen
Like Sigur Ros soundtracking the video game Geometry Wars with The Who hogging the joypads Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
InterviewsThe Boggs standard: A word with Jason Friedman
Jason Friedman is, to all intents and purposes, The Boggs. He writes the songs, he designs the artwork and he oversees the recruitment of whomever the hell he wants to work with on any given day. With the stonking post-punk of Friedman's latest release Forts still ringing joyously in his ears, Finbarr Bermingham expected an impious Stalinist control freak on the other end of the ether when he caught up with the multi-talented Brooklyn based musician recently. Friedman's gracious, informed response suggested such misgivings were slightly off the mark, but we were by no means disappointed… Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
Live Music
The Breeders @ ABC
They have crafted the eternal indie-disco classic Cannonball, but a much stronger body of work lies beneath such immediate delights. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
Live Music
The Mars Volta @ Academy
Epic? Too right. Genius? In league with Hendrix, mate. So it's a major frustration that they also dabble in 'bloody tedious' Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
Interviews
Empire Strikes Back
Alec Empire, prolific producer and DJ that he is, remains best known as a founding member of Berlin-based digital hardcore group Atari Teenage Riot. Paul Mitchell speaks to a man hellbent on avoiding the past Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
InterviewsAndrew Bird - Words from a Whistling Gypsy
Violinist, whistler, songwriter extraordinaire. Andrew Bird has got the Midas Touch. In the build up to his hotly anticipated Triptych performance later this month, Finbarr Bermingham caught up with a knackered Bird post-set, to try and drag a few words out of him...
Read more »| 01 Apr 2008