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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ReviewsC Duncan – Health
C Duncan takes a collaborative approach on his third album, creating a musical backdrop that's more dynamic than ever Read more »| 26 Mar 2019 -
ReviewsThese New Puritans – Inside the Rose
Marking a slight departure from their neo-classical past, Southend-on-Sea's These New Puritans have a punt at pop on Inside The Rose – and it’s a direct hit Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
ReviewsSleeper – The Modern Age
Two years after reuniting, Sleeper release The Modern Age – their first album in over 20 years suggests they may well have a bright future ahead of them Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
PlaylistsThe Skinny on EH-FM: Show Two (Listen Again)
Listen back to our second show on EH-FM featuring music from Noname, Sacred Paws, SHHE, C Duncan, Holly Herndon and more Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
ReviewsEx Hex – It's Real
Ex Hex's post-punk style and blown-out aesthetics hit new heights on second album It's Real Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
New MusicKinbrae – Movement of Light (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Movement of Light, the latest single from Scottish duo Kinbrae Read more »| 22 Mar 2019
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FestivalsBeat Hotel Marrakech: Festival Preview
With the inaugural Beat Hotel festival taking place in Marrakech less than a week away, we take a closer look at the line-up Read more »| 22 Mar 2019 -
FestivalsHidden Door 2019: Music programme revealed
The pleasingly diverse line-up for this year's Hidden Door includes Ray BLK, Kelly Lee Owens, Cigarettes After Sex and Let's Eat Grandma Read more »| 22 Mar 2019 -
Live MusicThe Japanese House @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 18 Mar
The brooding power of Amber Bain and The Japanese House proves as impressive in the flesh as it does on record Read more »| 22 Mar 2019 -
ReviewsApparat – LP5
While LP5 can feel sluggish at times, Sascha Ring’s knack for constructing textured sonic architecture is still a draw Read more »| 22 Mar 2019 -
Live MusicIbibio Sound Machine @ YES, Manchester, 15 Mar
Ibibio Sound Machine bring incredible energy to YES, turning the crowd into a sea of movement Read more »| 21 Mar 2019 -
Music VideosFalse Bliss – To the Forest (Video Premiere)
Watch the new music video for To the Forest from Edinburgh four-piece False Bliss Read more »| 21 Mar 2019 -
Live MusicLarkin Poe @ Gorilla, Manchester, 17 Mar
Bluegrass sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell bring the noise to Manchester as Larkin Poe turn their amps up to 11 Read more »| 21 Mar 2019 -
Live MusicHoly Now @ Leith Depot, Edinburgh, 15 Mar
Playful and exciting, Gothenburg's Holy Now play a stellar set to a sold-out Leith Depot Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
Live MusicSelf Esteem @ Stereo, Glasgow, 15 Mar
Tonight at Stereo, thanks to Rebecca Taylor's new solo project Self Esteem, pop is powerful Read more »| 20 Mar 2019