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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InterviewsMartha's JC Cairns on Love Keeps Kicking
JC Cairns of Durham punks Martha on navigating change, growing up, and the band's emotionally charged third album Read more »| 24 Apr 2019 -
ReviewsThe Cranberries – In The End
The Cranberries' final album is a remarkable tribute to Dolores O'Riordan Read more »| 24 Apr 2019 -
ReviewsAldous Harding – Designer
Enigmatic New Zealander Aldous Harding turns in a stylish follow-up to 2017's Party with new album Designer Read more »| 24 Apr 2019 -
ReviewsCraig Finn – I Need a New War
The Hold Steady's Craig Finn rests a hand on the shoulder of those struggling to make sense of a world that seems to be changing faster than they can adapt Read more »| 24 Apr 2019 -
ReviewsKevin Morby – Oh My God
Oh My God is a record that rarely falls short of a creative arrangement, but ultimately the gospel of Kevin Morby is one for the devotees not the unbelievers Read more »| 23 Apr 2019 -
ReviewsIan Prowse – Here I Lie
Merseyside cult hero Ian Prowse releases his best set of songs this decade with Here I Lie Read more »| 23 Apr 2019
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PlaylistsThe Skinny on EH-FM: Show Six (Listen Again)
Beyoncé, Bossy Love, Free Love, Lizzo, Loyle Carner, Honeyblood, Siobhan Wilson, Auntie Flo and Austin Ato all feature in our latest show on EH-FM – listen back below Read more »| 22 Apr 2019 -
Live MusicThe Antlers @ Saint Luke's, Glasgow, 21 Apr
The Antlers celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hospice with an emotion-fuelled performance and a touching tribute to Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison Read more »| 22 Apr 2019 -
Live MusicThe Good, the Bad & the Queen @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 16 Apr
Damon Albarn and co bring Merrie Land to life in the way it was intended to be heard, then cast us back in time with songs depicting a period that Albarn and many others like him now yearn for Read more »| 22 Apr 2019 -
Live MusicPigs x7 @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 17 Apr
Newcastle's Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs storm Edinburgh with a short but fiery set that showcases why they're one of the most exciting acts around Read more »| 22 Apr 2019 -
ReviewsKinbrae – Landforms
Conjuring up images of the River Tay and the surrounding landscape, Landforms is a cinematic soundscape from Kinbrae Read more »| 18 Apr 2019 -
InterviewsKing Creosote revisits KC Rules OK
Kenny Anderson, aka King Creosote, discusses the making of his seminal KC Rules OK album Read more »| 18 Apr 2019 -
Live MusicPUP @ Cathouse, Glasgow, 12 Apr
A packed Cathouse learn that Morbid Stuff makes for fun times with Canadian punks PUP Read more »| 18 Apr 2019 -
ReviewsStealing Sheep – Big Wows
Big Wows, the third album from Liverpool's Stealing Sheep, is shot through with glittery bounce and buzzing synth lines Read more »| 18 Apr 2019 -
NewsFlying Lotus shares wild new music video featuring David Lynch
Anderson .Paak, George Clinton, Little Dragon, Thundercat, Toro y Moi and Solange are some of the other contributors of FlyLo's new album, Flamagra Read more »| 17 Apr 2019