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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InterviewsModern Studies on their Fringe show SOUNDING
Ahead of their involvement in the Made in Scotland 2017 programme this August, we speak to Modern Studies about their special SOUNDING show Read more »| 07 Aug 2017 -
PlaylistsUnder the Influence: Thumpasaurus
Ahead of their shows at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, funk five-piece Thumpasaurus share ten of the albums that have influenced their style Read more »| 04 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Downtown Boys – Cost of Living
Some music has a mission to shake you awake. With the righteous thrash and playful bilingual polemic of 2015’s Full Communism, Providence’s Downt... Read more »| 04 Aug 2017 -
Interviews
Konx-Om-Pax on music, art, and new EP Refresher
We speak to Tom Scholefield, aka Konx-Om-Pax, in light of his recent shortlisting for the SAY Award and in anticipation of his new EP, Refresher Read more »| 04 Aug 2017 -
InterviewsPinact on The Part That No One Knows
We meet up with Glasgow three-piece Pinact for a Saturday afternoon pint in Sauchiehall's Nice 'N' Sleazy to chat about their latest album, The Part That No One Knows Read more »| 03 Aug 2017 -
News
Björk says her “new album is coming out very soon”
The Icelandic pop icon lets the world know her ninth album will be with us soon via a handwritten note Read more »| 03 Aug 2017
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Film
Patti Smith writes tribute to her “buddy” Sam Shepard
Patti Smith has written a moving recollection of her friendship with Sam Shepard, the brilliant playwright and actor, who recently passed away Read more »| 02 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Kate Nash @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 1 Aug
Nostalgia takes a very firm front seat on Kate Nash's Made of Bricks tenth anniversary tour. Read more »| 02 Aug 2017 -
ClubsBrian Shimkovitz on Awesome Tapes From Africa
Ahead of his appearance at Summerhall this August as part of the Nothing Ever Happens Here series, we speak to Brian Shimkovitz about his Awesome Tapes From Africa Read more »| 02 Aug 2017 -
Interviews
MANE heads to Edinburgh for Made in Adelaide
We speak to MANE ahead of her first trip to the UK as part of this year's Made in Adelaide programme Read more »| 02 Aug 2017 -
New Music
Ummagma – Lama (Robin Guthrie Mix): Video Premiere
Watch the video for Cocteau Twins co-founder Robin Guthrie's mix of Lama by dream-pop duo Ummagma Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
Doune the Rabbit Hole 2017: eight acts to see
From local aces to Skinny favourites from across Europe and beyond, we pick out some highlights from this year's Doune the Rabbit Hole line-up Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
Belladrum Tartan Heart 2017: 10 acts to see
Our highlights from this year's Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival line-up, from Bossy Love to Young Fathers Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 1-7 Aug
It's a bumper week in Edinburgh and Glasgow's venues, with Frankie Cosmos, PJ Harvey, Iceage and Pixies all in town, plus Optimo's huge 20th anniversary celebration... Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
ReviewsWarm Digits – Wireless World
Newcastle duo Warm Digits take listeners on a psychedelic ride with Wireless World, their first album for Memphis Industries. Read more »| 01 Aug 2017