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 MusicSigur Rós @ SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, 24 Sep
Tonight's special Sigur Rós show is visually stunning, bolstered by elastic bass, pounding drums, bowed guitar and ethereal otherworldly vocals Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
Live MusicScottish Music Highlights: 26 Sep - 2 Oct
Our pick of this week's music, including visits from Nick Cave and Loyle Carner, plus the return of Tenement Trail Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
ReviewsAdam Holmes & The Embers – Midnight Milk
Midnight Milk may not be particularly groundbreaking, but that helps to make it all the more comforting Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
Reviews
Stephen McLaren – We Used to Go Raving
With an overcast demeanour and a healthy dose of cynicism, the debut solo effort from Stephen McLaren is a quintessential Central Belt record Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
Reviews
Vessels – The Great Distraction
Delving deeper into electronica, Vessels' fourth studio album could well be their best album to date Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
Reviews
Wolf Alice – Visions of a Life
Visions of a Life successfully brings together a variety of influences to create 12 eclectic songs that each carry Wolf Alice's signature sound Read more »| 25 Sep 2017
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Reviews
Benjamin Clementine – I Tell a Fly
Though the second half drags, Benjamin Clementine's I Tell a Fly demands repeat listens, and promises sustained delight Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
New MusicBlue Rose Code – Bluebell (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Bluebell by Blue Rose Code recorded live at GloWorm Recording, Glasgow Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
Live Music
The National @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 20 Sep
The National play a set very much in honour of their critically acclaimed new album Sleep Well Beast and bring a high energy performance that leaves the crowd in awe Read more »| 22 Sep 2017 -
Interviews
The Horrors' Joshua Hayward on new album V
We speak to Joshua Hayward of The Horrors about their latest album, V, Depeche Mode, Primal Scream, and social media Read more »| 22 Sep 2017 -
News
Scottish Alternative Music Awards announce 2017 nominees
Check out the nominees for the eighth Scottish Alternative Music Awards, who include Siobhan Wilson, Babe and Shogun Read more »| 21 Sep 2017 -
Festivals
Doune The Rabbit Hole 2017: The Report
Despite various problems with the weather, tech and cancellations, we still enjoyed our weekend at 2017's Doune The Rabbit Hole Read more »| 20 Sep 2017 -
Reviews
Omni – Multi-task
Building upon the strengths of their debut, Deluxe, Omni's Multi-task is much more of a grower, but over time proves itself to be a triumphant lesson in post-punk Read more »| 20 Sep 2017 -
Interviews
Vessels discuss new album The Great Distraction
We speak to Vessels' Lee J Malcolm and Martin Teff about the group's fourth studio album, The Great Distraction Read more »| 20 Sep 2017 -
Live Music
LCD Soundsystem @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 19 Sep
Six years on from their farewell tour, LCD Soundsystem return to Barrowlands with a set combining the recklessness of youth and the conviction of experience Read more »| 20 Sep 2017