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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ReviewsSkinny Pelembe – Dreaming Is Dead Now
Skinny Pelembe's magpie nature is at the expense of his songwriting on his debut album, leaving the whole thing feeling like a missed opportunity Read more »| 24 May 2019 -
ReviewsFrank Carter and the Rattlesnakes – End of Suffering
Lingering on the boundary of light and dark, heaven and hell, if End of Suffering were a bit more concise, it would feel much less tiresome Read more »| 24 May 2019 -
Live MusicOh Sees @ QMU, Glasgow, 19 May
After a decade away, John Dwyer's Oh Sees are back in Glasgow for a show that fully justifies their fearsome live reputation Read more »| 23 May 2019 -
Live MusicGreat Danes: SPOT Festival 2019 report
Sometimes you have to get lost to find what you're looking for, and at Denmark's SPOT Festival getting lost leads us to some pretty great moments Read more »| 22 May 2019 -
Music VideosMungo's Hi Fi x Eva Lazarus – More Fyah (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for More Fyah, the latest single from the collaborative pairing of Mungo's Hi Fi and Eva Lazarus Read more »| 22 May 2019 -
ReviewsAndreya Triana – Life in Colour
Over 11 tracks, Andreya Triana explores womanhood, love and independence, but there's little here that brings anything new to the pop-soul genre Read more »| 22 May 2019
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ReviewsEarth – Full Upon Her Burning Lips
Earth celebrate their 30th anniversary with Full Upon Her Burning Lips, their ninth studio album Read more »| 22 May 2019 -
ReviewsPetrol Girls – Cut & Stitch
Petrol Girls channel all of their anger and disappointment into what is possibly their best record yet Read more »| 22 May 2019 -
ReviewsHoneyblood – In Plain Sight
On Honeyblood's third album, Stina Tweeddale wrestles full control to create a pop record that is most comfortable slinging around in the sludge and dirt Read more »| 22 May 2019 -
FestivalsEight acts to catch at All Points East 2019
With only a few days to go until the second edition of All Points East kicks off, we take a look at the eight acts we're most excited to see on its opening weekend Read more »| 22 May 2019 -
ReviewsLewis Capaldi – Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
On his debut album, Lewis Capaldi ditches his jokey online persona to deliver a collection of heartfelt, emotional ballads Read more »| 22 May 2019 -
Live MusicAldous Harding @ The Art School, Glasgow, 18 May
As she returns to Glasgow, Aldous Harding proves she's still a beguiling performer – ethereal, poised and a little bit frightening Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
Live MusicOpen Mike Eagle @ The Art School, Glasgow, 19 May
Open Mike Eagle and support acts Video Dave and All City Jimmy deliver a powerful, hilarious and wildly impressive night of hip-hop Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
Live MusicGrace Petrie @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 17 May
The Leicester singer-songwriter wears her heart on her sleeve and through a combination of sad and angry songs makes an Edinburgh audience very happy indeed Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
New MusicBossy Love – Talk To Me (Paradise 100 remix): Premiere
Listen to the Paradise 100 remix of Bossy Love's Talk To Me, taken from their upcoming Whiplash Remixed EP Read more »| 21 May 2019