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 MusicRhiannon Giddens @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 1 Dec
With minimal staging and simple lighting, complex issues are tackled head-on by the stunning musicianship of Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi Read more »| 09 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicThe Chats @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 6 Dec
Known for their viral smash Smoko, with their explosive Summerhall show The Chats mean business and prove they are far from just one-hit wonders Read more »| 09 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicOcean Wisdom @ SWG3, Glasgow, 26 Nov
Making emceeing look as effortless as breathing, Ocean Wisdom shows he’s nearly a pro with this evening’s performance Read more »| 09 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicJulia Jacklin @ Saint Luke’s, Glasgow, 1 Dec
Julia Jacklin delivers a confident, heavenly performance that finds beauty in imperfection Read more »| 06 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicPUP @ The Garage, Glasgow, 26 Nov
Toronto pop-punks PUP ride the wave of their underrated 2019 album Morbid Stuff to The Garage for an energetic, and subtly political, show Read more »| 05 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicAldous Harding @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 1 Dec
At not long over an hour, Aldous Harding's performance tonight at Summerhall is nicely curated but leaves you wanting more Read more »| 05 Dec 2019
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Live MusicRichard Dawson @ CCA, Glasgow, 27 Nov
Disarming, comforting and as unorthodox as you'd hope for; Richard Dawson is on fine form performing cuts from his latest record, 2020 Read more »| 04 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicWhitney @ QMU, Glasgow, 27 Nov
Whitney certainly sound near-perfect tonight, but with a relentless autumn schedule and a little tour fatigue, the show fails to really spark to life at any point Read more »| 04 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicThe Chemical Brothers @ The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 23 Nov
The Chemical Brothers bring their grandest production to date to Glasgow, stacked with smoke machines, lasers, inflatable balls and blazing lights Read more »| 04 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicThe Twilight Sad @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 30 Nov
Everyone seems to appreciate what a special moment this is for The Twilight Sad tonight, and none moreso than vocalist James Graham Read more »| 04 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicSigrid @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 26 Nov
Tonight at the Usher Hall, Sigrid proves to be about as good a gateway drug to the world of live music as it’s possible to get Read more »| 03 Dec 2019 -
InterviewsJoesef on making a connection with his debut EP
Scotland’s next hope for pop superstardom, Joesef talks humble beginnings, connecting with listeners, and the importance of honesty Read more »| 03 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicTegan and Sara @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 19 Nov
The Canadian duo lay bare their teenage years in endearing, and slightly frustrating, fashion Read more »| 29 Nov 2019 -
Live MusicHayden Thorpe @ Stereo, Glasgow, 25 Nov
Powerful vocals feel steeped in sadness, as Hayden Thorpe delivers moments of beauty in a somewhat subdued performance Read more »| 28 Nov 2019 -
Live MusicThe Great Western Festival, Glasgow, 23 Nov
We don our finest raincoats and hit the slippery streets of Maryhill for the debut edition of the Great Western Festival Read more »| 28 Nov 2019