Clubs
The Skinny guide to clubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Scotland. Discover the best club nights in Scotland with our monthly highlights; find great new music with our DJ charts and playlists; and hear from some of electronic music's best new producers in our regular interviews.
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ReviewsDiplo & Boy 8-Bit @ Cabaret Voltaire, 21 May
Being the avant-garde encyclopaedia of all things Mad Decent is, seemingly, not as easy as it looks. Diplo’s languid Floridian drawl apologetically pe... Read more »| 23 May 2009 -
HighlightsKelburn Garden Party: If You Go Down to the Woods Today...
Chris Duncan takes a look at one of the most exciting additions to this year's Scottish festival line up, The Garden Party. Read more »| 21 May 2009 -
HighlightsJD Twitch @ Men & Machines @ Stereo, 23 May
To celebrate their first birthday this month, Men & Machines welcome J D Twitch back to the decks. A fitting return as the Optimo DJ played at their laun... Read more »| 09 May 2009 -
Reviews
Shadow Dancer and DJ Funk @ Sub Club, 1 May
With label mate Strip Steve’s remix of Outlander’s “The Vamp” racing to a finish and the artwork from their first EP flashing lazily ... Read more »| 07 May 2009 -
HighlightsUnique Beats @ Roxy Arthouse, 30 May
At the end of this month, Roxy Arthouse will host a one day festival dedicated to promoting all forms of electronic music making, by bringing together artist... Read more »| 07 May 2009 -
HighlightsMixed Bizness: Thunderheist @ Glasgow School of Art, 14 May
Lock up your children, Canada’s Thunderheist are coming to compromise Glasgow’s young and impressionable with their glorious brand of sleazy elec... Read more »| 06 May 2009
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Festivals
For Those About to Rock Ness, We Salute You
As the sun takes its annual break from hiding behind the clouds, Emma Kilday looks forward to Rock Ness festival, with highlight appearances from The Prodigy, DJ Mehdi and Rob Da Bank. Read more »| 05 May 2009 -
Highlights
Ballers Social Club feat. Loops Haunt @ The Ivy, 30 May
Ballers Social is back once again with enough bass to make ripples in the Clyde. This month they are taking over The Ivy to introduce Loops Haunt and Samoyed... Read more »| 01 May 2009 -
Festivals
A Wee Return (For the Wee Chill Festival)
The Wee Chill makes a very welcome return to Glasgow's Southside at the end of this month. Colin Chapman looks at what's in store within the newly renovated Glasshouse. Read more »| 27 Apr 2009 -
Interviews
Huntley's and Palmer's Audio Club: Yesterday's Sounds of Tomorrow, Today
Shortly before bringing a rare live performance from The Threshold Houseboys Choir to Glasgow, Chris Duncan speaks to the two men behind Curious Curious and Huntley's and Palmer's Audio Club. Read more »| 24 Apr 2009 -
Highlights
Departure Lounge @ The Caves, 29 May
Hip-hop addicts be prepared, a true master of the genre is coming to town. Departure Lounge, the bi-monthly celebration of global music, is proud to welcome ... Read more »| 23 Apr 2009 -
Interviews
Last of the Mohawkes
Rosie Davies speaks to "Warp Records' secret weapon", Hudson Mohawke, about his sound, the Scottish hip-hop scene and the Luckyme collective. Read more »| 23 Apr 2009 -
Highlights
Dimitri From Paris @ Melting Pot, 3 May
Glasgow is spoilt for choice this coming coming May bank holiday, with every night worth their salt presenting a special event. Melting Pot brings the King ... Read more »| 22 Apr 2009 -
Interviews
Big Midget is Back
Lady Sovereign returns with a new album, her own record label a stronger drive than ever. David McNamara discovers how her career was almost ruined and the truth behind the sporty spice rumours. Read more »| 21 Apr 2009 -
Highlights
Mixed Bizness @ Sneaky Pete’s, 2 May
Eclectic seems to be the new buzzword around DJ circles, so instead of listing all the genres that Boom Monk Ben might play, we’ll just say he likes to... Read more »| 21 Apr 2009