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 MusicGoat Girl @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 10 Apr
Goat Girl play a dark and gloomy set that fully captures the moodiness of their self-titled debut Read more »| 13 Apr 2018 -
ReviewsJosh T Pearson – The Straight Hits!
The Texas troubadour puts away the acoustic tornadoes and tries to connect with his funny bone. Sort of... Read more »| 13 Apr 2018 -
Interviews
We Deserve Love: Arcade Fire on defying backlash
After years spent untouchable at the top, Montreal's indie rock royalty saw the tide turn against them last summer. Will Butler discusses their arena bid to reclaim their crown Read more »| 13 Apr 2018 -
InterviewsZoe Graham on songwriting, pop music & Wide Days
Ahead of her performance at this year's Wide Days showcase we catch up with Zoe Graham to talk songwriting, rivalry and the merits of pop music Read more »| 13 Apr 2018 -
Film
Fringe 2018: Goblin to play iconic Suspiria & Dawn of the Dead scores
The Italian prog heroes will be playing live to these two classic 70s horrors at this year’s Fringe Read more »| 12 Apr 2018 -
New Music
Midas Fall – Glue (Video Premiere)
Watch the animated video for Glue from Scottish post-rock duo Midas Fall Read more »| 12 Apr 2018
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New MusicXamVolo – Cathedrals (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new single Cathedrals, from rising neo-soul artist XamVolo Read more »| 12 Apr 2018 -
New Music
Crow's Feet – Towns (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new single Towns, from Scottish ambient pop band Crow's Feet Read more »| 12 Apr 2018 -
Interviews
Alexis Taylor on new album Beautiful Thing
Working alongside producer Tim Goldsworthy, Alexis Taylor’s new solo album is a very different beast to its predecessor, breaking new ground both musically and lyrically Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Festivals
Doune the Rabbit Hole reveals 2018 line-up
The 2018 edition of the festival features Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert's new collaboration, plus Frankie Cosmos, We Were Promised Jetpacks and many more Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Festivals
Pussy Riot to play Edinburgh Fringe 2018
The Russian music and art collective are set for a ten-night run at Summerhall during this year's Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 10-16 Apr
This week's gig guide sees Hinds and Goat Girl return with new albums, a huge Arcade Fire show in Glasgow, and much more Read more »| 10 Apr 2018 -
Reviews
Home$lice – Howdy
Home$lice's debut album Howdy is sharp, sweet and full of character Read more »| 10 Apr 2018 -
ReviewsRival Consoles – Persona
Persona is experimental and diverse in its sonic scope, but each unique sound is in service of its greater whole, making for a record that is undeniably the vision of a singular artist Read more »| 10 Apr 2018 -
Festivals
Nils Frahm and Jenny Lewis added to Copenhagen’s HAVEN festival
The pair join Arcade Fire, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Kamasi Washington, Ariel Pink and Big Thief at the innovative Danish festival Read more »| 10 Apr 2018