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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FestivalsCeltic Connections: 2018 programme unveiled
Celtic Connections returns for its 25th anniversary edition with over 300 events in January and February 2018 Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Playlists
The 2 Bears: Ghost Selector playlist
Ahead of their appearance at elrow's Halloween party in Edinburgh, The 2 Bears get both weird and freaky as they select their favourite spooky tracks to get you in the mood Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
New MusicDed Rabbit – Pressure Pusher (Track Premiere)
Listen to Pressure Pusher, the new single from Edinburgh-based Ded Rabbit Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Interviews
Rising From the Ashes: Ibeyi interview
French-Cuban sister duo Ibeyi tell us about taking on the world with new album Ash, and the importance of sharing their stories as women of colour Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
Helena Hauff – Have You Been There, Have You Seen It EP
On Have You Been There, Have You Seen It, Helena Hauff proves she knows how to craft techno for both the mind and body Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Live MusicThe Pretenders @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 13 Oct
Chrissie Hynde's voice remains strangely beautiful even at full pelt as The Pretenders play their first UK tour since 2008 Read more »| 24 Oct 2017
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Reviews
Slaughter Beach, Dog – Birdie
Slaughter Beach, Dog's debut album is a triumph and a treat not to be missed Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 24-31 Oct
This week, catch local heroes Be Charlotte and The Little Kicks, and take in visits from Ghostpoet, Mount Kimbie and Godspeed You! Black Emperor Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
Dub Pistols – Crazy Diamonds
Dub Pistols deliver their tried-and-tested brand of brass and bass in a fitting tribute to their 21-year career Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
(Sandy) Alex G @ CCA, Glasgow, 18 Oct
(Sandy) Alex G may have started out as a Bandcamp sensation, but tonight's laidback live show proves that he can hold a crowd Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Diet Cig @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 17 Oct
Tonight's show is anything but boring; while Diet Cig celebrate the unifying power of rock'n'roll, The Spook School have never sounded more confident Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
Circuit des Yeux – Reaching for Indigo
Reaching for Indigo is a truly impressive singular statement that vividly captures a century of folk, classic rock, and mid-century electronica Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Live MusicThe Horrors @ QMU, Glasgow, 19 Oct
By the time they close out their set, its clear that The Horrors are back, more confident than ever Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
Wild Beasts – Punk Drunk and Trembling
Where Boy King explored the toxic expectations of modern masculinity, Punk Drunk and Trembling runs almost like a case study; a romantic encounter in microcosm Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Playlists
Video Nasties: 15 Creepy Music Videos
Decapitations, skeletons, weird robots and a skinless Robbie Williams – we pick out a selection of the most unsettling music videos to soundtrack your Halloween party Read more »| 23 Oct 2017