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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InterviewsSpotlight On... SHEARS
Following the release of her latest single FEEL IT, and ahead of the release of her debut album, we catch up with Leith producer and pop artist SHEARS Read more »| 18 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsWelcome to the Jangle: The Cords on their debut album
Ahead of releasing their self-titled debut album, we catch up with the new sound of sunshine pop in young Scotland, The Cords Read more »| 18 Sep 2025 -
IntersectionsMan Down, Level Up: Sex, socialising, and the male gaze
It’s all too easy to get stuck in the male gaze and let it drive your nights out: one writer tells how their uni experiences – and some Wet Leg lyrics – helped them change perspective Read more »| 16 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsKojey Radical – Don't Look Down
On the followup to his debut album, Reasons to Smile, Kojey Radical continues to carve out his own sound Read more »| 16 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsJoanne Robertson – Blurrr
A swooning account of bedsit melancholia, Blurrr is Joanne Robertson's finest record yet Read more »| 15 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsNewDad – Altar
With a move to London and a pared back lineup, Galway trio NewDad lean towards a more guitar-driven sound on their second album Read more »| 15 Sep 2025
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ReviewsFormer Champ – i saw you in paradise
Former Champ's debut album hits home as a summertime smash of power-pop Read more »| 15 Sep 2025 -
OpinionEasy Listening: Streaming, AI and our changing relationship with music
Individual music taste has become a path of least resistance, rather than an act of creative discovery – one writer explores how streaming and AI has altered our relationship with music Read more »| 12 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Rianne Downey
Following the release of her latest single, Good In Goodbye, we catch up with country-pop artist on the rise, Rianne Downey Read more »| 11 Sep 2025 -
StudentsGet With The Programme: Putting on your first DIY gig
Your local music scene is powered by great grassroots promoters – we chat to three of them to get some insight into how a great gig comes together Read more »| 11 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsAmped Up: AMPLIFI returns to The Queen's Hall
We hear from the creators and stars of the fourth season of AMPLIFI about the breadth of the Scottish music scene, taking over The Queen’s Hall main stage, and the importance of the night Read more »| 10 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Iona Zajac
Touring member of The Pogues and recording artist in her own right, Iona Zajac has released three exquisite, soul-baring singles this year with more to follow. She takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 10 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsFrost Children – Sister
Frost Children's latest album Sister is the dance-pop of yesteryear, distinctly remodelled for the streaming age, unapologetic and ambitious – though repetitive Read more »| 09 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsDancer – More or Less
On their followup to last year's 10 Song I Hate About You, Dancer aren't reinventing the wheel but they charm in spades Read more »| 08 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsBaxter Dury – Allbarone
It’s not often you’ll hear of an artist making the best work of their career by their eighth album. However, with Baxter Dury's latest effort Allbarone, this couldn’t be truer Read more »| 08 Sep 2025