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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OpinionLike the New Past: The Miraculous Return of Life Without Buildings
Back to play some of their first live shows in almost 25 years, we celebrate the miraculous return of Life Without Buildings Read more »| 11 Nov 2026 -
ReviewsRoyal Blood – Dead Company
Royal Blood's latest album is competently made and frequently enjoyable, but almost entirely foreseeable Read more »| 10 Nov 2026 -
ClubsRise and Rise: KILIMANJARO on his new EP
Ahead of his live show at The Art School, we catch up with KILIMANJARO about growing up between Scottish and Zambian culture, working with siblings and getting vulnerable in his new EP, THE ASCENSION (INKAWAMI) Read more »| 10 Nov 2026 -
ReviewsBlackhaine – Saints In The Wethouse
The debut LP from multi-hyphenate artist Blackhaine builds his harrowed world grander than ever before, but loses some of its character in the process Read more »| 09 Nov 2026 -
ReviewsLa Roux – Old Flames
Back with her first new music in six years, La Roux's new sound explores facets of R'n'B and Europop to varying degrees of success Read more »| 05 Nov 2026 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: November 2026
The year might be winding down, but the Scottish music scene is still delivering with new releases from Kai Reesu, Kohla and Dara Dubh, Paulie Swan and more Read more »| 03 Nov 2026
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ReviewsDjango Django – Doveland
Electronic experimentalists Django Django ditch synths for sparseness on a gorgeous, ruminative sixth LP Read more »| 02 Nov 2026 -
ReviewsTina Sandwich – pressing flowers
After a big summer of festivals including TRNSMT and Kelburn Garden Party, Tilly O’Connor and pals, aka Tina Sandwich, return with an excellent EP Read more »| 02 Nov 2026 -
ReviewsKatie Gregson-MacLeod – Albatross
The ethereal debut album from Inverness singer-songwriter Katie Gregson-MacLeod lingers on messy emotions Read more »| 02 Nov 2026 -
InterviewsSMIA and Hen Hoose on their plans for Scottish music's future
Following the announcement of two major schemes to help futureproof the Scottish music industry, we speak to the SMIA's Robert Kilpatrick and Hen Hoose Collective's Tamara Schlesinger Read more »| 02 Nov 2026 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: November 2026
November sees The SAY Award, the return of core. to Glasgow and Deep Time to Edinburgh, and a whole host of gigs at venues across Scotland Read more »| 02 Nov 2026 -
ReviewsKali Malone – Burning Song
There's a distinct tone of positivity and possibility on Kali Malone's latest album – an unexpected transformation to an already immense collection of works Read more »| 30 Oct 2026 -
ReviewsPISS – you made me / skin on linen
On their brutal debut, Vancouver four-piece PISS meet a culture of misogyny with all the rage and aggression it deserves Read more »| 30 Oct 2026 -
ReviewsFontaines D.C. – Dopamine Chamber
Dark, daring and decidedly enthralling, Fontaines D.C.'s fifth album Dopamine Chamber is the sound of a band completely in a league of their own Read more »| 21 Oct 2026 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: October 2026
In October's new Scottish music column, we shine a light on new releases from walt disco, Tanzana, Joe Hearty, KILIMANJARO, merrowfolk and loads more Read more »| 21 Oct 2026