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 MusicTim Hecker @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 2 Apr
Although brief, the intensity of tonight's almost-pitch-dark show means there's plenty to enjoy throughout Tim Hecker's short performance Read more »| 04 Apr 2019 -
InterviewsMatt Brennan on his new album as Citizen Bravo
Seven years after the dissolution of Zoey Van Goey, musician and academic Matt Brennan returns with a hugely ambitious solo debut as Citizen Bravo Read more »| 04 Apr 2019 -
InterviewsArt Action: False Bliss on Ritual Terrains
We catch up with False Bliss at Edinburgh's Skylight for a novel listening party ahead of the release of their upcoming album Ritual Terrains Read more »| 04 Apr 2019 -
Live MusicThe Zutons @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 28 Mar
The Liverpudlian band play a set that takes in the entirety of Who Killed...... The Zutons? and a handful of hits from Tired of Hanging Around including Valerie Read more »| 04 Apr 2019 -
NewsPixies announce huge tour, including two Scottish shows
Pixies have a massive tour planned for this autumn, including stops in Glasgow and Edinburgh Read more »| 03 Apr 2019 -
Live MusicEmpress Of @ YES, Manchester, 27 Mar
Lorely Rodriguez, aka Empress Of, delivers an excitable performance in The Pink Room of Manchester's YES and has the audience in the palm of her hands Read more »| 03 Apr 2019
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NewsRecord Store Day 2019: Scottish Events Guide
Vinyl enthusiasts, it’s that time of year again where we get to bow down collectively to the shrine of waxy goodness for our annual Record Store Day gathering – here's what you'll find in Scotland's record shops Read more »| 03 Apr 2019 -
Live MusicSlowthai @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 28 Mar
While a lot is lost in the live setting tonight, Slowthai still offers a reminder that he has the capacity to be one of the UK’s most idiosyncratic young stars Read more »| 03 Apr 2019 -
InterviewsHere and Now: Callum Easter steps out
Callum Easter joins us for a pint to explain why he works best when kept busy and how he's ended up making one of the most anticipated debut albums of the year Read more »| 03 Apr 2019 -
ReviewsCitizen Bravo – Build a Thing of Beauty
Matt Brennan's debut album as Citizen Bravo is a geek pop thesis on the changing technologies that act as conduits for the music we love. But Brennan doesn't sacrifice emotion for scientific accuracy Read more »| 03 Apr 2019 -
ReviewsIron & Wine – Our Endless Numbered Days (Deluxe Edition)
The Deluxe Edition of Our Endless Numbered Days highlights the power of production in the formation of an artist's sound Read more »| 02 Apr 2019 -
ReviewsThe Xcerts – Wildheart Dreaming EP
Aberdeen's finest close their Hold on to Your Heart era with Wildheart Dreaming, a final collection of unheard and heartfelt tracks Read more »| 02 Apr 2019 -
InterviewsA Dream State: Idlewild's Roddy Woomble on Interview Music
We chat to Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble about the Edinburgh band's upcoming eighth album, Interview Music, and talk artistic travels and moving forwards Read more »| 02 Apr 2019 -
ReviewsIdlewild – Interview Music
Idlewild continue to transcend their indie-punk roots on a new album that will appeal to staunch fans and new listeners alike Read more »| 02 Apr 2019 -
New MusicAnnie Booth – Magic 8 (Video Premiere)
Watch the music video for Magic 8, the latest single from singer-songwriter Annie Booth Read more »| 02 Apr 2019