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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ReviewsJulia Holter – Aviary
A challenging but rewarding album, Aviary continually grasps towards communication, exulting in common humanity amid societal ruptures Read more »| 25 Oct 2018 -
Live MusicIDLES @ QMU, Glasgow, 20 Oct
Bristol's IDLES tackle Brexit, mental health, anti-immigrant sentiments, toxic masculinity and the state of the NHS in a rip-roaringly fun set tonight at QMU Read more »| 24 Oct 2018 -
Live MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 24-29 Oct
First Aid Kit, Teenage Fanclub, RM Hubbert and Aidan Moffat, Sam Amidon, Goat Girl, Lucy Dacus and Eleanor Friedberger head up this week's central belt gigs Read more »| 24 Oct 2018 -
Live Music
alt-J @ SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, 21 Oct
A good three years since they last played Glasgow, alt-J give plenty of lip service to the hits that made their name as well as cuts from RELAXER and its recent reworking, REDUXER Read more »| 23 Oct 2018 -
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Will Varley @ Stereo, Glasgow, 19 Oct
Will Varley's lyrics resonate with the Stereo audience tonight as they raise their glasses to the performer, singing along to every word Read more »| 23 Oct 2018 -
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The Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 17 Oct
The Brian Jonestown Massacre dish out the Kool-Aid at the Barrowlands tonight, and we all follow them hand-in-hand into sonic oblivion Read more »| 23 Oct 2018
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ReviewsMicah P. Hinson and the Musicians of the Apocalypse – When I Shoot At You With Arrows, I Will Shoot To Destroy You
Micah P. Hinson doesn't eclipse past triumphs, but there is still much to be found within this bold offering, recorded live in the forests of Texas within 24 hours Read more »| 23 Oct 2018 -
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Eliza Shaddad – Future
Eliza Shaddad’s debut album Future is an earnest, pensive and prudent tour of her psyche, interwoven with a post-rock aura of nostalgia Read more »| 23 Oct 2018 -
NewsThe Cure to headline Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019
The Cure have been announced as the first headliner for Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019, playing their first Glasgow gig in more than 25 years Read more »| 22 Oct 2018 -
Live Music
Jack White @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 21 Oct
Jack White and his band play an epic two-and-a-half hour spectacle at the Usher Hall tonight, full of White Stripes hits galore and other surprises Read more »| 22 Oct 2018 -
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Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks @ SWG3, Glasgow, 18 Oct
With their main focus on latest album Sparkle Hard, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks are on top form tonight throwing in a few unexpected Pavement songs for good measure Read more »| 22 Oct 2018 -
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Puma Blue @ The Poetry Club, Glasgow, 18 Oct
Despite complaints of feeling unwell and a limited number of songs, Puma Blue gives a sultry yet tender performance tonight for a sold out Poetry Club Read more »| 22 Oct 2018 -
Reviews
Hellions – Rue
Pushing boundaries, breaking genres, defying structural conventions – Hellions continue right where they left off: in sparklingly, adventurous and purely theatrical fashion Read more »| 22 Oct 2018 -
Interviews
History Repeating: Lucy Dacus on Historian and boygenius
The Virginia singer-songwriter runs us through her banner year, from her critically-adored sophomore record to her collaboration with Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers Read more »| 17 Oct 2018 -
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Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 16-22 Oct
Horror maestro John Carpenter, 'space pop' artist Jane Weaver, indie icons Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, electronic producer Jon Hopkins and ex-Talking Heads frontman David Byrne all feature in this week's top gig picks Read more »| 16 Oct 2018