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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ReviewsArctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
A nuanced look at Alex Turner’s Sheffield-to-L.A. stardom coupled with an original take on the 2018 we've all experienced, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino shoots for the moon – and ends up in an endless line for tacos at a pop-up near Clavius Read more »| 11 May 2018 -
News
Body found in search for Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison
Edinburgh Police looking to trace Frightened Rabbit and Mastersystem frontman Hutchison, last seen just outside Edinburgh, have contacted his family Read more »| 11 May 2018 -
Music Videos
Broken Records – Perfect Hollow Love (Video Premiere)
Watch the stunning new video for Broken Records' latest single Perfect Hollow Love shot by Edinburgh-based filmmaker Mario Cruzado Read more »| 10 May 2018 -
Music VideosNOAH NOAH – Satellites (Video Premiere)
Watch the new music video for Edinburgh four-piece NOAH NOAH's latest single Satellites, shot in the beautiful surrounds of Leith Theatre Read more »| 10 May 2018 -
Live MusicAnna Burch @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 8 May
Anna Burch's Hug and Pint show may lack something truly memorable but it's absolutely faultless and no one leaves unsatisfied Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Live Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 9-14 May
We take a closer look at the gigs happening in Edinburgh and Glasgow this week, including the launch of Museum of the Moon and shows from The Spook School and We Are Scientists Read more »| 09 May 2018
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Live Music
Stag & Dagger, Glasgow, 6 May
Despite some technical issues, Stag & Dagger 2018 is another excellent edition of the Glasgow festival, providing brilliant sets from Warm Digits, Bo Ningen and Protomartyr Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Reviews
Simian Mobile Disco – Murmurations
Simian Mobile Disco and the Deep Throat Choir entwine their worlds on Murmurations creating an energised exploration of the power of both the human voice and electronic music Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Reviews
La Luz – Floating Features
La Luz walk the line between their trusted surf-noir and a heavier dose of spaghetti western with a tremendous sure-footing on third album Floating Features Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Live MusicKamasi Washington @ QMU, Glasgow, 5 May
Kamasi Washington and his band strut onstage full of pomp and pride tonight at Glasgow's QMU, expertly demonstrating their versatility and exemplary musical ability Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Festivals
SPOT Festival 2018: we preview the Danish festival
As SPOT Festival kicks off in the Danish city of Aarhus today, we take a look at some of the Danish and Nordic acts you won’t want to miss on this year’s line-up Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
ReviewsBeach House – 7
While the fruits of their reinvention aren't always compelling here, 7 is still a solid first step heralding Beach House's next phase Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
Live Music
Jungle @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 3 May
Jungle whet the appetite for their upcoming sophomore album with a showcase of old and new cuts shoulder to shoulder Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
Reviews
The Sea and Cake – Any Day
The consistent and prolific The Sea and Cake return after their longest time away and fall right back into their familiar sound with eleventh album Any Day Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
Interviews
Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert on Here Lies the Body
We talk to Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert about childhood holidays to Blackpool, feminism and road trips ahead of their debut album together, Here Lies the Body Read more »| 08 May 2018