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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New MusicFrancis Macdonald & Harry Pye – We Love Mike Love (Video Premiere)
Watch the Beach Boys-inspired new video from Teenage Fanclub drummer Francis Macdonald and artist Harry Pye Read more »| 20 Jun 2017 -
Live MusicBill Ryder-Jones @ Woodland Creatures, Edinburgh, 11 Jun
Bill Ryder-Jones may be playing smaller venues than during the height of success with The Coral but the talent certainly hasn’t diminished. Since ... Read more »| 20 Jun 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 20-26 Jun
From frenetic banjo-plucking to your last chance to catch a group of indie mainstays – via a Talking Heads-inspired line-up of some of the country's best bands – there's something for everyone in this week's gig guide Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Turtle – Human
When it comes to ambient music, the clue is in the name. It is intended to evoke emotion and atmosphere, and that is exactly what Scottish producer Turtle do... Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
New Music
Turtle – Solar (Track Premiere)
Listen to Solar, the new song from Glasgow producer Turtle Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
Interviews
Being Human: Turtle interview
Scottish producer Turtle tells us about embracing the symbolism of his namesake and finding the light on new album Human Read more »| 19 Jun 2017
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Live MusicThurston Moore Group @ Gorilla, Manchester, 13 Jun
Back in 2011 when Thurston Moore was touring Demolished Thoughts, he seemed cowed, playing as much acoustic guitar as electric, throwing harp and cello into ... Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
InterviewsTruth and Perspective: London Grammar Interview
London Grammar's Hannah Reid talks overcoming stage fright, the physical toll of touring, and the band's second album Truth is a Beautiful Thing In the... Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Algiers – The Underside of Power
It would be an understatement to say a lot has happened globally since 2015, but a good example of this being reflected in the arts is Algiers' output. The 2... Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
News
LCD Soundsystem announce new album & UK tour
American Dream, the band's first album for seven years, is out this September James Murphy and co reformed at the end of 2015 and played shows at Primavera,... Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
News
True North announces 2017 line-up
The Aberdeen music festival returns with a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, and gigs from Kathryn Joseph and Arab Strap among others The team behind the critically... Read more »| 16 Jun 2017 -
Playlists
Guest Selector: Africa Oyé
Ahead of Africa Oyé Festival this weekend Artistic Director Paul Duhaney selects his ten favourite tracks and albums to get you in the festival spirit Read more »| 16 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Phoenix – Ti Amo
Phoenix have developed something of a habit of not dwelling on any particular musical genre for too long. The French four-piece have had layovers in indie po... Read more »| 16 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Alpha Male Tea Party – Health
With some bands the music speaks for itself. You don’t need to know Alpha Male Tea Party are a three piece, that they hail from Liverpool, that this is... Read more »| 16 Jun 2017 -
Live Music
Parklife 2017: The Review
Empty NOS canisters ping as they hit the tarmac like empty shells. Bury Old Road is brimming with young expectant festival-goers clad in glitter, sportswear ... Read more »| 16 Jun 2017