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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ReviewsFionn Regan – Cala
Irish troubadour Fionn Regan is back to his atmospheric best on his sixth record, Cala Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
NewsThe SAY Award 2019: public vote opens 12 August
Have your say and cast your vote for your favourite album from this year's SAY Award longlist, ahead of the shortlist announcement on Thursday 15 August Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
Live MusicBelladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2019: The Report
From first-time infants to the seasoned party animal, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the heart of the Highlands at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsBlanck Mass – Animated Violence Mild
Blanck Mass returns with a barrelling, vibrant masterwork Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsGaffa Tape Sandy – Family Mammal
Gaffa Tape Sandy combine melodic indie notes, raw garage rock and rowdy punk references for their sophomore EP Read more »| 08 Aug 2019 -
Live MusicThe National @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 6 Aug
In the dampest of conditions at Kelvingrove Bandstand, The National still shine bright Read more »| 08 Aug 2019
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New MusicJared Celosse – Archipelago Vol. 1 (EP Premiere)
Listen to Jared Celosse's Archipelago Vol. 1 EP, the first in a series of Archipelago EPs from Glasgow label Olive Grove Records Read more »| 08 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsBleeding the Radiators: Cate Le Bon on Reward
Following the release of her fifth album Reward, Welsh musician Cate Le Bon reflects on solitude, furniture-making and the necessity of catching up with yourself Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
PlaylistsLiam Withnail's takeover on EH-FM, 5 Aug
Listen back to comedian Liam Withnail's takeover of The Skinny's weekly radio show as the Edinburgh Festivals kick off Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsSlipknot – We Are Not Your Kind
Slipknot return with an album as heavy as ever, but with a whole load of craftsmanship behind the distortion Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
Live MusicSuede @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 31 Jul
Suede prove that you're never too old to jump up and down and forget about the outside world for a couple of hours, even if it is pissing it down Read more »| 06 Aug 2019 -
Live MusicFather John Misty @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 2 Aug
On the back of last year's God’s Favorite Customer, Father John Misty returns to Scotland with a delightfully romantic show at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Bandstand Read more »| 06 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsRachel Sermanni on new album So It Turns
The acclaimed Scottish folk singer discusses her forthcoming record, pregnancy, desire and transformative decisions Read more »| 02 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsJade Imagine – Basic Love
In spite of the banalities of life cloying at their backs, Basic Love sees Jade Imagine endearingly leap for the light Read more »| 02 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsTy Segall – First Taste
The prolific Ty Segall returns with First Taste, his first album in a while with a unified sonic vision Read more »| 02 Aug 2019