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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InterviewsSince Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scottish Girl Bands
Ahead of its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, we chat to Carla J. Easton to find out more about new documentary Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands Read more »| 06 Aug 2024 -
Live MusicFuture Islands @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 30 Jul
Future Islands transcend technical issues to give an inimitable performance at Kelvingrove Bandstand in Glasgow's West End Read more »| 02 Aug 2024 -
Live MusicAlkaline Trio @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 30 Jul
Alkaline Trio may have had their ups and downs, but tonight's show proves there’s plenty of road left ahead of them Read more »| 02 Aug 2024 -
Live MusicWaxahatchee @ QMU, Glasgow, 30 Jul
Katie Crutchfield and co follow up their excellent new album Tigers Blood with a confident and mesmerising live show Read more »| 01 Aug 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Tina Sandwich
Ahead of the release of her excellent For the World EP, we catch up with Tilly O'Connor to find out more about her alter ego, Tina Sandwich Read more »| 01 Aug 2024 -
InterviewsBuried Treasure: Inside Pirate Studios Glasgow & Edinburgh
With easy to book, 24/7 access rehearsal, DJ and recording studios located all over the world, Pirate Studios are the creative home for musicians in Glasgow and Edinburgh Read more »| 01 Aug 2024
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New MusicScottish New Music Roundup: August 2024
It's another busy month for Scottish releases, with new music from Hamish Hawk, Tina Sandwich, Tamzene, Lewis McLaughlin, Alliyah Enyo and more Read more »| 01 Aug 2024 -
ReviewsChrystabell & David Lynch – Cellophane Memories
Legendary filmmaker David Lynch finds a musical anchor in long-time collaborator Chrystabell on new album Cellophane Memories Read more »| 31 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicEYVE @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 28 Jul
The possibilities feel endless for Glasgow-based artist EYVE, who manages to pull in a near-capacity crowd to The Hug & Pint's basement Read more »| 31 Jul 2024 -
ArtSummerhall looks to be saved – for the short term at least
With the sale of Summerhall looming, charity Summerhall Arts is close to securing a deal to take over the building's lease for the next three years Read more »| 30 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: August 2024
August brings a wave of city festivals to Glasgow, a bunch of Edinburgh Festivals-related shows, and a clutch of big touring names – here are our highlights Read more »| 26 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... The Twistettes
Following the release of their fired-up Tory Cunts single, and ahead of the single launch show at Wee Red Bar, we catch up with The Twistettes' Jo D'arc Read more »| 25 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicPop Mutations Festival, Glasgow, 18-21 Jul
With live music across five venues in four days, the 2024 edition of Pop Mutations showcases some of the most exciting new acts in Scotland Read more »| 24 Jul 2024 -
ReviewsPorter Robinson – SMILE! :D
Porter Robinson's third album, SMILE! :D, is his most intimate yet, full of maximalist ambitions and aching honesty Read more »| 23 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicSquirrel Flower @ The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 19 Jul
Being in a packed out (and sweaty) room at Glasgow’s Glad Cafe for Squirrel Flower on a Friday night isn’t the party you might expect... Read more »| 22 Jul 2024