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 MusicAdam Torres @ The Hug and Pint, Glasgow, 17 Aug
Backed by Thor Harris and Aisha Burns, Adam Torres proves just as captivating alone with his guitar Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
King Eider @ The Leith Volcano, Edinburgh, 17 Aug
The Edinburgh five-piece bring energy and originality to this derelict Leith church Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
Live MusicHinds @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 16 Aug
The Madrid four-piece play at double speed with seemingly endless energy, and a delighted, beer-soaked crowd do all they can to keep up Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
ReviewsA Giant Dog – Toy
Austin's A Giant Dog return with a sincere and charming new album Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Oh Sees – Orc
As you might expect from the relentlessly imaginative Oh Sees, each of Orc’s songs are bursting at the seams with ideas Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Ólafur Arnalds – Eulogy for Evolution 2017
A loving restoration of the debut record from Icelandic producer Ólafur Arnalds Read more »| 21 Aug 2017
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Reviews
The War on Drugs – A Deeper Understanding
There's a missing spark on the new album from The War on Drugs Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
EMA – Exile in the Outer Ring
On Exile in the Outer Ring Erika M Anderson has all but perfected a delicate balance Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
ReviewsLiars – TFCF
Angus Andrew returns with a fractured, aching Liars record that's more than worthy of the time it'll take to unravel Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
HAVEN 2017: The Review
We visit trendy Copenhagen's newest festival, a collaboration between Mikkeller beer and The National Read more »| 18 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Nadine Shah – Holiday Destination
Nadine Shah's new album Holiday Destination faces down the world of 2017 with guile and with guts Read more »| 18 Aug 2017 -
ReviewsPinact – The Part That No One Knows
Glasgow three-piece Pinact are back with The Part That No One Knows and it's a solid treat. This is rock music formed from a kiln in which records by Nirvana... Read more »| 18 Aug 2017 -
Interviews
Grime Beyond Borders: Manchester and beyond
We explore the impact of grime abroad through the lens of Manchester-based cultural exchange programme Grime Beyond Borders Read more »| 18 Aug 2017 -
Playlists
Jeffrey Lewis' On The Road Playlist
Ahead of Jeffrey Lewis' upcoming solo tour around Scotland, we ask the New York comic book writer, artists and musician which ten tracks he likes to listen to on the road. Read more »| 18 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
The Flaming Lips @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 15 Aug
The Flaming Lips’ electric set tonight at the Barrowlands is fun, flipped out, and flamboyant as fuck Read more »| 17 Aug 2017