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 Music
Ice Cube @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 5 Dec
It's a rowdy night at the Hydro as some of hip-hop's elder statesmen prove they've still got the goods, with Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and D12 impressing in Glasgow Read more »| 08 Dec 2023 -
Opinion
The Skinny's Album of 2023: Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy
Edinburgh's very own Young Fathers top our Albums of the Year poll – we take a closer look at the band's fantastic fourth album, Heavy Heavy Read more »| 08 Dec 2023 -
Live Music
Shygirl @ QMU, Glasgow, 4 Dec
All eyes are on Shygirl as the genre-blending artist dazzles in Glasgow Read more »| 08 Dec 2023 -
Live Music
Electric Six @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 30 Nov
Detroit disco rockers Electric Six do their best to start a nuclear war in Edinburgh with an explosive celebration of their classic debut album Read more »| 06 Dec 2023 -
Opinion
Highs and Lows: 2023 in Scottish Music
From venue closures and festival cancellations, to award-winning artists and community radio birthdays, we take a look at the highs and lows of the year in Scottish music Read more »| 06 Dec 2023 -
Live Music
Movie Magic: The Music of Zimmer vs. Williams
This December the RSNO and RSNC bring music from the movies to life with an evening celebrating the classical soundtracks of John Williams and Hans Zimmer Read more »| 04 Dec 2023
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Interviews
SNJO look to the future with Nu-Age Sounds
Ahead of the SNJO's forward-thinking 2024 Nu-Age Sounds series, we chat to some of the artists and arrangers involved – Liam Shortall, aka corto.alto, kitti and Fabia Mantwill Read more »| 29 Nov 2023 -
Live Music
Scottish Live Music Highlights: December 2023
December's gig landscape is surprisingly busy for this time of year with an abundance of out-of-towners joining us for the Scottish legs of their tours Read more »| 28 Nov 2023 -
Live Music
This Is the Kit @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 21 Nov
This Is the Kit and The Raincoats’ Gina Birch are differently dazzling in Summerhall’s Dissection Room Read more »| 27 Nov 2023 -
Clubs
Party Starters: Hogmanay Nights Out in Scotland
We provide a snapshot of some of the nights out you could be having this festive season across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee Read more »| 23 Nov 2023 -
Live Music
Julie Byrne @ Mono, Glasgow, 17 Nov
Julie Byrne's first Glasgow gig in six years is an intimate, delicate and honest celebration of music as catharsis Read more »| 20 Nov 2023 -
Reviews
Dolly Parton – Rockstar
With a flying V guitar hanging from her rhinestoned shoulders and a steaming hot cup of ambition in hand, Dolly Parton expertly crafts an electric collection of collaborative covers and captivating original material on her 49th studio album Read more »| 17 Nov 2023 -
Interviews
2 Fest 2 Curious: Deep Time and Hybrid Fest
We chat to a pair of new music festivals – Hybrid Fest in Glasgow, and Deep Time in Edinburgh Read more »| 14 Nov 2023 -
Film
Grease 2 4EVA, I.D.S.T.
In Grease 2, sexism and patriarchal misogyny hang heavy in the air like a bad smell, but Michelle Pfeiffer rules the school – we take a closer look at the cinematic flop turned cult classic Read more »| 13 Nov 2023 -
Interviews
Johnny Jewel on soundtracks, influences and playing live
Ahead of embarking on his first solo tour, synth-pop powerhouse Johnny Jewel talks to us about his musical influences, his talent for film composition and the sonic and visual assault we can expect from his new live show Read more »| 09 Nov 2023