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 MusicFuture Get Down – End of the World After Party (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for the debut single from 'dystopian dance-pop hybrid' Future Get Down Read more »| 16 Jun 2017 -
NewsSAY Award 2017: Shortlist revealed
The ten albums on the shortlist for the 2017 Scottish Album of the Year Award have been revealed ahead of this year's ceremony Read more »| 15 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Adam Stafford – Reverse Drift
Certain musicians – your Brian Enos, your Mogwais – are like alchemists, turning sound into vision. They make abstract, texturally rich instrumen... Read more »| 15 Jun 2017 -
New MusicSarah Walk – Amy (Track Premiere)
Listen to the Minneapolis singer-songwriter's cover of the Ryan Adams track Read more »| 15 Jun 2017 -
Live Music
Arcade Fire @ Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, 8 Jun
An imposing square stage lies in the centre of the Edinburgh Corn Exchange, commanding attention as onlookers of all ages surround it on every side feverishl... Read more »| 14 Jun 2017 -
Live MusicMelt-Banana @ Deaf Institute, Manchester, 12 Jun
Your writer comes to this gig knowing virtually nothing about Philadelphian punk outfit Mannequin Pussy (other than their name, which suggests maybe we shoul... Read more »| 14 Jun 2017
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Interviews
Thug Life: Spoon's Britt Daniel interviewed
We find a rare moment in Spoon's touring schedule to talk to Britt Daniel about Hot Thoughts, dealing with fame and how to keep touring interesting after 20+ years Read more »| 14 Jun 2017 -
Live Music
WHY? @ CCA, Glasgow, 8 Jun
The CCA is vibrant on this Thursday night, as gig-goers enjoy a pint before the show begins. Yoni Wolf, and his bandmates in WHY?, can be seen in the corner ... Read more »| 13 Jun 2017 -
Books
Michael Pedersen & Scott Hutchison team up on Oyster
The Neu! Reekie! co-founder and the Frightened Rabbit frontman collaborate on Pedersen's new poetry collection Award-winning poet Michael Pedersen has annou... Read more »| 13 Jun 2017 -
Live MusicNicolas Jaar @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 1 Jun
"Please dial this toll-free number to begin the show, and kindly place your portable telephone on speaker function," reads the message projected onto the Bar... Read more »| 13 Jun 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 13-19 Jun
From the 60s sounds of Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, to Twin Peaks' star Chrysta Bell and award winning film composer Hans Zimmer, we've got you covered for music this week in the central belt Read more »| 12 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Ray Davies – Americana
'I wanna make my home / Where the Buffalo roam,' Ray Davies sings on the title track that opens his first album in nearly a decade and you can’t help b... Read more »| 12 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Sweet Baboo – Wild Imagination
Opening with a snapshot of ponderous brass, the humbly emotive talent of North Wales-based musician Stephen Black – otherwise known as Sweet Baboo &nda... Read more »| 12 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
The Black Angels – Death Song
It’s one of the staples of any conversation about The Black Angels to mention that they take their name from the Velvet Underground song of almost the ... Read more »| 12 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Passion Pusher – Aquarium
Your feelings about Passion Pusher will be determined by what you make of James Gage’s voice. If you’ve always leapt to the defence of Mark E. Sm... Read more »| 12 Jun 2017