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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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New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: December 2024
What a way to end the year – CHVRCHES frontwoman Lauren Mayberry presents her debut solo album, while Scotland’s own female/non-binary songwriting collective Hen Hoose drop another EP of excellent collaborations Read more »| 04 Dec 2024 -
OpinionThe Skinny's Albums of 2024
We polled our music team for their favourite albums of the year, and while their individual lists were hugely varied, one bright green record in particular dominated like never before... Read more »| 03 Dec 2024 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: December 2024
High-profile pop artists are hitting Scotland for their end-of-year celebrations, but there's also plenty of Christmas nights out with local artists this December Read more »| 03 Dec 2024 -
Live MusicHoneyglaze @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 26 Nov
South London trio Honeyglaze bring their latest album Real Deal and eclectic sound to a mixed crowd at King Tut's Read more »| 29 Nov 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Washington
Following the release of his latest EP XTC, we catch up with Scottish rapper Washington Read more »| 28 Nov 2024 -
OpinionSnowmen, Santa and Serious Music: RSNO Christmas Concert
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra Christmas concert puts the audience participation into classical music across the country Read more »| 28 Nov 2024
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Live MusicParty Starters: Hogmanay 2024 Highlights
Here's how to celebrate Hogmanay in Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond, from street parties and daytime gigs to big nights out and great ways to bring in the new year Read more »| 25 Nov 2024 -
Live MusicEnglish Teacher @ QMU, Glasgow, 18 Nov
Mercury Prize winners English Teacher deliver a knockout performance at Glasgow's QMU, and lets us in on a few secrets along the way Read more »| 22 Nov 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Al Gu
With their debut EP Goop out today, we shine a spotlight on Edinburgh-based electronic, breakbeat and heavy bass DJ and producer Al Gu Read more »| 21 Nov 2024 -
Live MusicKneecap @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 16 Nov
After a year that saw their first studio album and a feature film, West Belfast rap trio Kneecap hit the Barrowlands in all their unapologetic, chaotic glory Read more »| 19 Nov 2024 -
ReviewsKim Deal – Nobody Loves You More
Kim Deal, the guitarist and vocalist of trailblazing bands like Pixies and The Breeders, goes it alone on her debut solo album Read more »| 18 Nov 2024 -
ReviewsJoan Armatrading – How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean
Joan Armatrading returns with an edgy, dance-til-you-drop album that is sure to satisfy diehard fans and newcomers alike Read more »| 18 Nov 2024 -
ReviewsShuna Lovelle – Disappointment Is My Expectation
Edinburgh singer-songwriter Shuna Lovelle offers an exciting glimpse into her musical world on her promising debut EP Read more »| 18 Nov 2024 -
ReviewsWarmduscher – Too Cold To Hold
Warmduscher’s latest album oozes with variety, talented musicianship and their inimitably endearing weirdness Read more »| 15 Nov 2024 -
Playlistskitti on Somethin' In the Water, track by track
Somethin' In the Water by Glasgow neo-jazz artist kitti is our album of the month – kitti talks us through the album, track by track Read more »| 15 Nov 2024