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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ReviewsHot Snakes – Jericho Sirens
14 years on from their last studio album, Hot Snakes blow away the competition with new album Jericho Sirens Read more »| 15 Mar 2018 -
Live MusicSuperorganism @ CCA, Glasgow, 11 Mar
The much-hyped Superorganism impress in Glasgow, radiating happiness amid an impressive audio-visual barrage Read more »| 15 Mar 2018 -
Festivals
EIF 2018: Fergus Linehan on an exciting music line-up
EIF artistic director Fergus Linehan talks us through this year's tantalising music line-up, which includes St Vincent, Anna Meredith, Mogwai and John Grant Read more »| 14 Mar 2018 -
New Music
Public Service Broadcasting – People Will Always Need Coal (Flamingods Remix): Premiere
Take an exclusive first listen to Flamingods' rework of the Public Service Broadcasting track, from PSB's upcoming Record Store Day release. Read more »| 14 Mar 2018 -
Live Music
The Handsome Family @ Trades Club, Hebden Bridge, 8 Mar
As they celebrate twenty years of seminal LP Through the Trees, Brett and Rennie Sparks' weird charm remains irresistible Read more »| 14 Mar 2018 -
ReviewsCaroline Says – No Fool Like an Old Fool
Caroline Says' second album retreats further into the shadows; with an emphasis on texture and atmosphere, it is lovely, but sadly it still feels like something is missing Read more »| 14 Mar 2018
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Reviews
Walt Disco – No Need For a Curtain EP
Glasgow five-piece Walt Disco impress with their debut release Read more »| 14 Mar 2018 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 13-19 Mar
This week's gig guide features visits from Hookworms and Tune-Yards, a chance to check out a new Glasgow venue, and a ludicrous number of shows on Saturday Read more »| 14 Mar 2018 -
New Music
Abi Wade – A Bit Like Love (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video from multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Abi Wade Read more »| 13 Mar 2018 -
FestivalsWide Days 2018: showcase announced
Wide Days returns in April with another diverse showcase of emerging talent and its award-winning convention Read more »| 13 Mar 2018 -
Festivals
Frightened Rabbit announce The First Incident festival
They're joined by Hookworms and Be Charlotte at SWG3 this June Read more »| 13 Mar 2018 -
Festivals
Field Day add new acts to 2018 line-up
The festival adds IAMDDB and Moses Sumney for its first outing in south London Read more »| 13 Mar 2018 -
Reviews
The Decemberists – I'll Be Your Girl
The Portland band replace their lutes with synths on an album with some great moments; however, the hodgepodge of styles ultimately results in an unbalanced and disjointed record Read more »| 12 Mar 2018 -
Live Music
Martha Ffion @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, 9 Mar
Glasgow songwriter Martha Ffion presents a solid run-through of her debut album Read more »| 12 Mar 2018 -
Reviews
Flux Velociraptor – Velociraptor Attractor EP
Linlithgow instrumental rockers leave you wanting more with their riff-heavy EP, Velociraptor Attractor Read more »| 12 Mar 2018