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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InterviewsPinact on The Part That No One Knows
We meet up with Glasgow three-piece Pinact for a Saturday afternoon pint in Sauchiehall's Nice 'N' Sleazy to chat about their latest album, The Part That No One Knows Read more »| 03 Aug 2017 -
NewsBjörk says her “new album is coming out very soon”
The Icelandic pop icon lets the world know her ninth album will be with us soon via a handwritten note Read more »| 03 Aug 2017 -
Film
Patti Smith writes tribute to her “buddy” Sam Shepard
Patti Smith has written a moving recollection of her friendship with Sam Shepard, the brilliant playwright and actor, who recently passed away Read more »| 02 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Kate Nash @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 1 Aug
Nostalgia takes a very firm front seat on Kate Nash's Made of Bricks tenth anniversary tour. Read more »| 02 Aug 2017 -
ClubsBrian Shimkovitz on Awesome Tapes From Africa
Ahead of his appearance at Summerhall this August as part of the Nothing Ever Happens Here series, we speak to Brian Shimkovitz about his Awesome Tapes From Africa Read more »| 02 Aug 2017 -
InterviewsMANE heads to Edinburgh for Made in Adelaide
We speak to MANE ahead of her first trip to the UK as part of this year's Made in Adelaide programme Read more »| 02 Aug 2017
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New Music
Ummagma – Lama (Robin Guthrie Mix): Video Premiere
Watch the video for Cocteau Twins co-founder Robin Guthrie's mix of Lama by dream-pop duo Ummagma Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
Doune the Rabbit Hole 2017: eight acts to see
From local aces to Skinny favourites from across Europe and beyond, we pick out some highlights from this year's Doune the Rabbit Hole line-up Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsBelladrum Tartan Heart 2017: 10 acts to see
Our highlights from this year's Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival line-up, from Bossy Love to Young Fathers Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 1-7 Aug
It's a bumper week in Edinburgh and Glasgow's venues, with Frankie Cosmos, PJ Harvey, Iceage and Pixies all in town, plus Optimo's huge 20th anniversary celebration... Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Warm Digits – Wireless World
Newcastle duo Warm Digits take listeners on a psychedelic ride with Wireless World, their first album for Memphis Industries. Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Playlists
Fringe Guest Selector: Magic Nostalgic's top tracks
Ahead of Magic Nostalgic's Edinburgh Fringe shows this August, John-Paul Mason tells us about ten of his favourite tunes from some of the categories you might find on their famous wheel Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Camille – OUÏ
Even if your French is a bit rusty, the new album from Camille Dalmais features a lot to say yes to Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
ZGTO – A Piece of the Geto
This collaboration between Shigeto and ZelooperZ is attention-grabbing at times, but suffers from a tentative streak. Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
Benjamin Clementine on his ambitious new album
Former Mercury Prize winner Benjamin Clementine is set to perform new material at the Edinburgh International Festival. He tells The Skinny why it's his most ambitious work yet Read more »| 01 Aug 2017