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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Clubselrow announce Edinburgh Halloween Haunted House
The global clubbing carnival presents its debut Edinburgh show this October Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Grizzly Bear – Painted Ruins
With Painted Ruins, Grizzly Bear continue to show that use of every crayon in the box can create a true masterpiece Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
Live MusicScottish Music Highlights: 15-21 Aug
This week has everything from French pop to Spanish indie and Japanese rock, with a healthy smattering of local talent along the way including Iklan, Modern Studies and Optimo Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
Interviews
Liars' Angus Andrew goes solo: "It's a break-up album"
We speak to Angus Andrew about break-ups and idyllic nature ahead of the release of TFCF, his first solo record as Liars Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
ReviewsGhostpoet – Dark Days & Canapés
The latest album from Ghostpoet, Dark Days & Canapés is an expertly crafted assault on the fallacy that ignorance is bliss Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
Live MusicBenjamin Clementine @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, 10 Aug
Benjamin Clementine stuns with his vocal performance and amuses with his awkwardness during his performance at the Festival Theatre, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival Read more »| 14 Aug 2017
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Interviews
Kobi Onyame: "The album only works for superstars"
As he swaps hip-hop for highlife on new album GOLD, we speak to Kobi Onyame about embracing his musical heritage and the benefits of being an independent artist Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2017: The Report
From KT Tunstall to Young Fathers via Rhythmnreel, Tamzene and First Aid Kit, we take a closer look at this year's sold-out Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
InterviewsEverything Everything on A Fever Dream
The Manchester pop oddities look for ways out of the abyss on stormy new LP A Fever Dream Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
Clubs
Awesome Tapes From Africa @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 Aug
Brian Shimkovitz brings a night of solid grooves and eclectic African rhythms to Summerhall Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
Interviews
Julie Byrne on moving, touring & Not Even Happiness
We speak to Julie Byrne ahead of her appearance at Summerhall this August to talk about spirituality, moving, touring and her latest album, Not Even Happiness Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
Playlists
Guest Selector: DJ Paulette
Paulette’s ‘then, now and in future’ chart ahead of her DJ set at Manchester Pride 2017 Read more »| 10 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Bloody Beach – Boys
The self-described “tropidelica” of Bergen's Bloody Beach will warm up the chilliest winters Read more »| 10 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Frankie Cosmos @ La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh, 3 Aug
New York's Frankie Cosmos sets us up for a month of Edinburgh madness with brand new songs as well as some fan favourites Read more »| 10 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Regina Spektor @ Empire Theatre, Liverpool, 7 Aug
From Russia via The Bronx, the singular singer-songwriter brings a career-spanning set to Liverpool Read more »| 10 Aug 2017