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 MusicMac DeMarco @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 26 Jun
Tonight we learn that if you approach a Mac DeMarco show with the same laconic, loose-limbed party vibe him and his band do, you're guaranteed a good time Read more »| 28 Jun 2019 -
Live MusicEdinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival: Our Top Five
This year’s Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is shaping up to be one of the most hotly anticipated in years; we select our top picks for the ten-day festival Read more »| 28 Jun 2019 -
ReviewsFreddie Gibbs & Madlib – Bandana
Madlib and Freddie Gibbs continue to draw the best out of each other on Bandana, the spectacular follow-up to Piñata Read more »| 28 Jun 2019 -
InterviewsThe King of Scotland: Getting to know Romeo Taylor
Savage Mansion's Craig Angus gets up close and personal with former bandmate Romeo Taylor ahead of Taylor's new single The Kingdom of Scotland on Lost Map Records Read more »| 27 Jun 2019 -
ReviewsAndré Bratten – Pax Americana
André Bratten's new record takes its time to shake off its influences, but ultimately offers some of his best work Read more »| 27 Jun 2019 -
New MusicMagpie Blue – Just In Time (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Just In Time, the debut single from Edinburgh-based artist Magpie Blue Read more »| 26 Jun 2019
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Live MusicVanishing Twin @ Soup Kitchen, Manchester, 14 Jun
Vanishing Twin are experts in balancing elements and shifting textures, creating a sensual haven on one of the fringes of pop Read more »| 25 Jun 2019 -
Live MusicStereolab @ SWG3, Glasgow, 22 Jun
Following a ten year hiatus, Stereolab's victory lap has more than enough innovative goodies to entice and entertain Read more »| 25 Jun 2019 -
PlaylistsThe Skinny on EH-FM: Show 15 (Listen Again)
There was lots of nostalgia in our EH-FM show this week, from Sum 41 to Sheryl Crow, as well as new music from Metronomy and YACHT and a Paradise Palms 5th birthday special in clubs – listen back below Read more »| 24 Jun 2019 -
OpinionThe Skinny's Top 20 Albums of 2019 So Far
In a year where Scottish wunderkind Lewis Capaldi has dominated the charts, we polled our writers for their favourite albums of 2019 so far and here's what they've decided Read more »| 24 Jun 2019 -
Live MusicBilly Corgan @ Saint Luke's, Glasgow, 17 Jun
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan debuts new solo music and shares personal monologues in a beautifully intimate performance of three parts Read more »| 21 Jun 2019 -
OpinionHome is where the record player is
To help celebrate World Music Day, musician and promoter Bart Owl explores the importance of music; how it's always helping to develop new connections and new memories Read more »| 21 Jun 2019 -
Live MusicFoals @ SWG3, Glasgow, 18 Jun
Despite stage banter fraught with cheesy one-liners, Foals prove they've still got it with their 17-strong setlist taking in highlights across their back catalogue Read more »| 21 Jun 2019 -
ReviewsHoly Ghost! – Work
Holy Ghost! explore the full spectrum of dance-pop on their new album Work Read more »| 20 Jun 2019 -
InterviewsKate Tempest on The Book of Traps and Lessons
We speak to Kate Tempest about her third album, The Book of Traps and Lessons, which sees her viewing the Britain of today with a much wider lens than usual Read more »| 20 Jun 2019