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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Reviews
Jet - 'Bring it on Back'
There's nothing new here, but what Jet do, they do as well as anybody. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Various - Kerrang New Breed
Just the thing all the cool kids need to make sure they're name dropping the right bands at art school Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Dogs - 'Soldier On'
The sort of song that inspires in the face of adversity Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Live Music
The Fratellis @ Barrowlands
Only with the album highlight, which is yet to be released as a single, 'Got Ma Nuts From A Hippy' did they attempt anything new, and it worked superbly Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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The Noisettes - 'Don't Give Up'
Awkward, scaling chords and vocals that would rouse even the most lethargic listener Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
ReviewsDarkel - At The End Of The Sky
Whiffs of Serge Gainsbourg instrumentation and delicate orchestral touches can't conceal the fact that this is massively dull. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006
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Live Music
The Veils @ ABC
The Veils, having progressed to full on rock, tear their songs to shreds Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Live Music
The Killers @ Carling Academy
A spectacular show from start to finish; one to draw in doubters and delight diehard fans Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Live Music
My Chemical Romance @ Barrowland
the Barrowland is the ideal venue for an event entangled with sinister, enticing peripheries Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Live Music
MV & EE Medicine Show @ The Captain's Rest
they brought together forward-looking psych, free folk, vintage blues, country and rock Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Live Music
Laki Mera @ ABC
they have the right mixture of seriousness and pop sensibility to achieve success Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Live Music
Ben Kweller @ QMU
At times throwing himself around the stage, Kweller's passion for his music is infectious with no real low points. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Reviews
Boy Kill Boy - Shoot Me Down
Bell-like guitars and xylophone, simple but catchy keyboard, and Chris Peck's charming vocals Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Unkle Bob - Sugar and Spite
The consistently late-night atmosphere of the album builds into a majestic folk climax Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Opinion
Beats Top 10 Albums of 2006
The Beats Team cast our ears back through 2006 to bring you a selection of the finest albums released, your own refresher course for Skinny Beats! Featuring an exclusive comment from our Album of The Year winner, the mighty Spank Rock. Word! Read more »| 12 Dec 2006