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 MusicAldous Harding @ The Art School, Glasgow, 18 May
As she returns to Glasgow, Aldous Harding proves she's still a beguiling performer – ethereal, poised and a little bit frightening Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
Live MusicOpen Mike Eagle @ The Art School, Glasgow, 19 May
Open Mike Eagle and support acts Video Dave and All City Jimmy deliver a powerful, hilarious and wildly impressive night of hip-hop Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
Live MusicGrace Petrie @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 17 May
The Leicester singer-songwriter wears her heart on her sleeve and through a combination of sad and angry songs makes an Edinburgh audience very happy indeed Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
New MusicBossy Love – Talk To Me (Paradise 100 remix): Premiere
Listen to the Paradise 100 remix of Bossy Love's Talk To Me, taken from their upcoming Whiplash Remixed EP Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
Live MusicThe Beths @ G2, Glasgow, 14 May
It’s a long way from Auckland to Glasgow but by the time The Beths depart the stage, the whole audience are so glad they made the trip Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
Live MusicBetter Oblivion Community Center @ The Ritz, Manchester, 12 May
Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers bring a spirited live iteration of their Better Oblivion Community Center album to Manchester Read more »| 20 May 2019
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PlaylistsThe Skinny on EH-FM: Show Ten (Listen Again)
Tyler, the Creator, Chance the Rapper, Interpol, Carly Rae Jepsen, Slowthai and a Riverside Festival special all feature on our latest show on EH-FM – listen back Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
Music VideosHarry Harris – Memphis (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Memphis from Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Harry Harris Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
Live MusicC Duncan @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 May
C Duncan brings a healthy dose of new music and a near flawless performance Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
Live MusicPriests @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 14 May
Offering a night of infectious fun, Washington, DC's Priests should probably be on a bigger stage, but at The Hug & Pint they're right at home Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
Live MusicThe Skinny goes to The Great Escape 2019
Three days, 15 bands, Day-Glo underwear and a whole fleet of Slush Puppies, The Skinny reports back from this year’s Great Escape Festival in Brighton Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
FestivalsLeithLate reveal 2019 weekender plans
Art festival LeithLate has launched details of its LeithLate19 Weekend, including an all-female music line-up at Leith Gala Day, an all-female graffiti artist jam and the return of LeithLate's Mural Tours Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
ReviewsCarly Rae Jepsen – Dedicated
Dedicated, Carly Rae Jepsen's follow-up to E•MO•TION, is a glistening collection of 80s-inspired pop earworms Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
ReviewsFilthy Friends – Emerald Valley
Filthy Friends prove their collective mettle with a thematic suite of songs that find Corin Tucker raging about the fate of our planet on a bed of Peter Buck's strongest set of tunes in years Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
ReviewsHelm – Chemical Flowers
Despite the odd directionless patch on Chemical Flowers, Luke Younger has added another solid record to his already imposing body of work Read more »| 17 May 2019