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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ReviewsRachel Sermanni – So It Turns
The Scottish artist returns with her first album in four years, offering a direct reflection on the politics of modern times Read more »| 19 Aug 2019 -
Live MusicLewis Capaldi @ Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, 13 Aug
In the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, Lewis Capaldi continues riding the wave of superstardom, and if tonight's anything to go by he'll be up there a long time Read more »| 16 Aug 2019 -
NewsScottish Album of the Year Award: The 2019 shortlist
A host of artists, including Kathryn Joseph, C Duncan and Karine Polwart, return to the shortlist for another crack at winning the Scottish Album of the Year Award Read more »| 15 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsThe Beths' Elizabeth Stokes interviewed
Fresh off a breakout year, and ahead of capping it all off by playing Indian Summer in Glasgow, The Beths’ Elizabeth Stokes talks about long distance, writing on the road and what future her really thinks Read more »| 15 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsDomiciles – This Is Not a Zen Garden
The Dunfermline-based quintet's debut outing sees them cement their heavily 90s influenced sound in solid fashion Read more »| 15 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsSeeking Light: Sharon Van Etten interview
We speak to Sharon Van Etten about her latest album Remind Me Tomorrow, the importance of writing about attainable happiness and her aspirations to one day become a counsellor Read more »| 14 Aug 2019
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ReviewsOh Sees – Face Stabber
The ever-metamorphosing Californian group release their 22nd LP, ramping up the prog-rock over a seriously ambitious runtime Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsRide – This Is Not a Safe Place
Shoegaze pioneers Ride return with their second LP in as many years with an eye on breaking shoegaze into the pop landscape Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsShura – forevher
Shura's second album is a more mature comeback for the Londoner, forming an interesting conversation with the glitz and glamour of her debut, Nothing's Real Read more »| 13 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsThe Hold Steady – Thrashing Thru the Passion
The Hold Steady's seventh album collects five new songs recorded this year alongside five digitally-released singles the band put out sporadically between 2017 and 2019 Read more »| 13 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsBlanck Mass on consumerism and Animated Violence Mild
Ahead of the release of Animated Violence Mild, we talk about the violent nature of consumerism with Benjamin John Power, aka Blanck Mass Read more »| 13 Aug 2019 -
Live MusicBloc Party @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 9 Aug
Only two Bloc Party members remain from the all-conquering line-up that released Silent Alarm in 2005, but this anniversary performance shows it ages well regardless Read more »| 12 Aug 2019 -
Live MusicCHVRCHES @ Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, 11 Aug
Another night of non-stop rain in Edinburgh fortunately doesn't dampen the spirits of those in attendance for CHVRCHES Read more »| 12 Aug 2019 -
Live MusicKate Tempest @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 9 Aug
Kate Tempest stuns the Edinburgh International Festival audience at the Leith Theatre with an unforgettable performance of her latest material Read more »| 12 Aug 2019 -
Live MusicFlorence and the Machine @ Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, 8 Aug
Florence Welch owns every last part of the stage during a performance which includes a marriage proposal as well as a slew of massive hits Read more »| 12 Aug 2019