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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ReviewsDave Clarke – The Desecration of Desire
The man in black makes an esteemed return to the studio to produce a long-awaited piece of work with his new album The Desecration of Desire Read more »| 08 Nov 2017 -
ReviewsEyes of Others – Stimulus
Stimulus sounds like the work of a beat-driven Beta Band left alone too long in the dark, and it's great! Read more »| 07 Nov 2017 -
ReviewsLen Faki – My Black Sheep 10Y Anniversary Mixes EP
An impressive array of mixes make My Black Sheep 10Y Anniversary Mixes a must for all Len Faki fans Read more »| 07 Nov 2017 -
Live MusicWire @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 6 Nov
Despite a couple of punkier cuts, and a smattering of older songs, almost half of Wire's set tonight is taken from this year's Silver/Lead record Read more »| 07 Nov 2017 -
Live MusicScottish Music Highlights: 7-13 Nov
This week's best live music, with shows from Wolf Alice, Shabazz Palaces, Sylvan Esso, Julien Baker and more Read more »| 07 Nov 2017 -
Live Music
Mount Kimbie @ The Art School, Glasgow, 30 Oct
Tinny but tenacious, Mount Kimbie deliver a mixed performance tonight at Glasgow's Art School Read more »| 06 Nov 2017
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Live Music
Out Lines @ Òran Mór, Glasgow, 5 Nov
The Twilight Sad's James Graham, Kathryn Joseph and Marcus Mackay have hit on something pretty special with Out Lines, and their debut performance makes for a joyous occasion Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
Reviews
Sleigh Bells – Kid Kruschev
Sleigh Bells strike a delicate balance on Kid Kruschev, branching into new creative waters whilst staying true to their musical formula Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
Live Music
Big Thief @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 3 Nov
Tonight's sold-out Big Thief show initially leaves us locked out and peering through a window, but once we're in it's definitely worth the wait Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
Reviews
Maroon 5 – Red Pill Blues
Maroon 5 offer up an album full of bewilderingly bad chart hits with their sixth studio album, Red Pill Blues Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
Reviews
Findlay Napier – Glasgow
For two decades Findlay Napier has called Glasgow home, so it's tempting to call this album a love letter, but it feels as much a travelogue Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
Festivals
Neighbourhood Festival 2017: The Review
Neighbourhood returns to Manchester for a day jam-packed with bands from across the indie spectrum Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
Live Music
Little Dragon @ St Luke's, Glasgow, 1 Nov
Tracks from Little Dragon's latest album sound much heavier and fuller live and the Gothenburg four-piece are still as tight as ever Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
New Music
Shredd – Flight of Stairs (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new riff-tastic single from Glasgow three-piece, Shredd Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
Live Music
Sonica: Dear Esther Live @ Tramway, Glasgow, 3 Nov
Whether or not you’ve played the videogame before seeing Dear Esther Live is irrelevant; it’s simply stunning on the big screen Read more »| 06 Nov 2017