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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Live MusicWarmduscher @ Classic Grand, Glasgow, 19 May
Tonight, Warmduscher orchestrate a space for both the serious and unserious to exist – and we’re caught in the synthesis of the two Read more »| 22 May 2026 -
ReviewsBleachers – everyone for ten minutes
Jack Antonoff returns with the fifth Bleachers record – it can be overbearing, but when you reach its core, you come to respect Antonoff's long, earnest mission Read more »| 22 May 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... SHHE
Following the release of her latest album THALASSA, and ahead of two quadraphonic shows celebrating its release, we catch up with sound artist and producer SHHE Read more »| 21 May 2026 -
FestivalsSonica 2026: Glasgow's pioneering arts and music festival returns
This year's Sonica will present visual and sonic delights including a Rachel Maclean installation within Buchanan Galleries, a takeover of Pollok House and new performances from BLIESBRO, SHHE, Auntie Flo, Konx-om-Pax, Suzanne Ciani and more Read more »| 20 May 2026 -
InterviewsDOSS on Glasgow and their new EP
Hours before doors open for their sold-out show at The Art School, we catch up with DOSS to talk all things Glasgow and dig into their new EP Read more »| 19 May 2026 -
InterviewsLauren Auder on her new album and playing Hidden Door
Pop maverick Lauren Auder talks influences, AI and rejecting introspection ahead of a set at Edinburgh's Hidden Door Festival Read more »| 19 May 2026
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Live MusicJesca Hoop @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 12 May
In her first non-solo show in years there’s the sense that Jesca Hoop is still feeling her way back into her songs, but tonight is an excellent showcase for an extremely talented songwriter Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
ReviewsSonedo – From Here On Out
From Here On Out is a solid introduction into the world of Scottish jazz and rap artist Sonedo Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
ReviewsRadhika – Cine-Pop
Scottish dream-pop rising star Radhika pays homage to her heroes while asserting her own voice on debut album Cine-Pop Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Dead Pony
Ahead of stepping into a new era of Dead Pony with their latest EP, Eat My Dust!, we catch up with the unstoppable force that is singer Anna Shields Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
Live MusicKelburn Garden Party: Pyramid Stage 2026 revealed
With less than two months to go, the full lineup for our Pyramid Stage takeover at Kelburn Garden Party is finally here with SAY Award winners Kai Reesu joining the bill alongside GAÏA, Isa Gordon, Chef The Rapper and loads more Read more »| 13 May 2026 -
InterviewsPlay Time: Meet Scotland's Music Instrument Libraries
Music Broth, We Make Music Instrument Libraries and GLOSS tell us about the role of music instrument libraries in overcoming barriers to music tuition, reducing waste and connecting communities Read more »| 11 May 2026 -
ReviewsSHHE – THALASSA
As Su Shaw continues to live by and document our bodies of water, on her latest album she has honed her ear for ambient music that is urgent and foregrounded Read more »| 11 May 2026 -
ReviewsMUNA – Dancing on the Wall
MUNA's Dancing on the Wall sees the band swap the sun-soaked confessional catharsis of their last record for something altogether more edgy and tightly wound Read more »| 08 May 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Fright Years
Following the release of their new single Never Been Wrong and ahead of shows at The Great Escape, we catch up with Edinburgh band Fright Years Read more »| 07 May 2026