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 MusicNow, Now @ Night People, Manchester, 21 May
The Minneapolis duo defy the odds to make a triumphant return to Manchester following the release of latest album Saved Read more »| 23 May 2018 -
Live Music
Phoebe Bridgers @ St Luke's, Glasgow, 20 May
Phoebe Bridgers performs in the perfect surroundings of Saint Luke's tonight, and armed with little more than her acoustic guitar she tugs on more than just a few heart strings Read more »| 23 May 2018 -
Live MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 23-28 May
We take a look at the gigs that have us excited for the second May bank holiday weekend, from LCD Soundsystem and Sylvan Esso to Nadine Shah, Solareye, Blanck Mass and more Read more »| 23 May 2018 -
Live MusicRay LaMontagne @ SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, 14 May
Ray LaMontagne’s taciturn demeanour shatters when performing as he summons every ounce of fervour from the fibres of his being Read more »| 22 May 2018 -
Live MusicNap Eyes / Haley Heynderickx @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 10 May
While Nap Eyes impress in their headline show, Haley Heynderickx steals the show in a support slot worthy of the top of the bill Read more »| 22 May 2018 -
Reviews
Aisha Burns – Argonauta
Aisha Burns' second solo album Argonauta is rooted in tragic, magical details of the every day Read more »| 22 May 2018
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Reviews
Jo Passed – Their Prime
The Vancouver debutants flatter to deceive on a wafer-thin first LP Read more »| 22 May 2018 -
Reviews
Tracyanne & Danny – Tracyanne & Danny
Between creative adventurousness and untold tragedy, Camera Obscura's Tracyanne Campbell returns with a terrific new collaborative LP Read more »| 21 May 2018 -
Reviews
CHVRCHES – Love Is Dead
Love Is Dead shows the Glasgow indie electro three-piece super-sizing their synth-pop, adding a surprising aggression to boot. Don’t be surprised if Love Is Dead seals their superstardom Read more »| 21 May 2018 -
Live Music
The Spook School @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 May
The Spook School are a hell of a lot of fun tonight, delivering a great show as well as an excellent ode to veggie sausages Read more »| 21 May 2018 -
Live Music
Car Seat Headrest @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 18 May
With Will Toledo able to focus more on singing and dancing, tonight's Car Seat Headrest show is undeniably fun Read more »| 21 May 2018 -
Interviews
Louis Abbott on Vox Liminis' Distant Voices project
We speak to Admiral Fallow's Louis Abbott about new collaborative project Distant Voices which looks at creativity in music to help overcome issues that surround the criminal justice system in Scotland Read more »| 21 May 2018 -
Interviews
CHVRCHES on new album Love Is Dead
Ahead of a busy summer schedule, we speak with Lauren Mayberry and Martin Doherty, two thirds of Glasgow synth pop trio CHVRCHES, about latest album Love Is Dead, recording in America and Girls Rock Glasgow Read more »| 21 May 2018 -
Opinion
Scott Hutchison: A Tribute
As we come to grips with the loss of Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison, a few pals of ours and Scott's share some happy memories, tributes and messages of comfort Read more »| 18 May 2018 -
Live Music
All Points East 2018: Festival Preview
Ahead of the inaugural All Points East festival, we take a look at ten acts you'd be out of your mind to miss, from LCD Soundsystem and Björk to Hookworms and Young Fathers Read more »| 18 May 2018