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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ReviewsSquirrel Flower – I Was Born Swimming
A divination of self-love, I Was Born Swimming presents an exquisite journey back to distinct beginnings Read more »| 30 Jan 2020 -
ReviewsTORRES – Silver Tongue
Mackenzie Scott returns as TORRES with an album that is uncompromisingly her own Read more »| 30 Jan 2020 -
Live MusicCommon Holly @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 19 Jan
Montreal songwriter Brigitte Naggar, aka Common Holly, returns to The Hug & Pint for Celtic Connections, performing cuts from sublime sophomore record, When I Say To You Black Lightning Read more »| 29 Jan 2020 -
Live MusicThe Van T's @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 25 Jan
Tonight's line-up at King Tut's is full of skill and creativity, and shows that The Van T’s are fast becoming an accomplished and irresistible live act Read more »| 29 Jan 2020 -
InterviewsStaying Alive: Poliça's Channy Leaneagh
Channy Leaneagh on how a near-death experience inspired Poliça's most recent album, When We Stay Alive Read more »| 29 Jan 2020 -
New MusicTupper Werewolf – Mouths (Track Premiere)
Listen to Mouths, the brand new Dan Deacon/Arab Strap-indebted single from Glasgow producer Tupper Werewolf Read more »| 29 Jan 2020
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Live MusicEdwyn Collins @ Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, 23 Jan
The Scottish musical legend takes us on a tour of his impressive legacy, swooping from Orange Juice classics to underrated solo gems Read more »| 28 Jan 2020 -
ReviewsFrances Quinlan – Likewise
Hop Along's Frances Quinlan's solo debut is a bright and unconventional record that asks us to simply talk more Read more »| 28 Jan 2020 -
Live MusicVukovi @ Nice 'n' Sleazy, Glasgow, 24 Jan
Marking the release of their second album Fall Better, Vukovi bring a frenzied party to Nice 'n' Sleazy Read more »| 28 Jan 2020 -
New MusicBlicero – Playtime (Video Premiere)
Watch the super fun video for Playtime, the highly addictive new single from Glasgow-based producer Blicero Read more »| 28 Jan 2020 -
Live MusicWhyte Horses @ RNCM, Manchester, 18 Jan
Manchester's premier purveyors of party-ready psych-pop are at their exhilarating best as they launch their third LP Read more »| 28 Jan 2020 -
ReviewsIsobel Campbell – There Is No Other
Isobel Campbell's first solo album in 14 years is a gentle masterpiece Read more »| 28 Jan 2020 -
InterviewsDan Deacon on new album Mystic Familiar
We chat to Dan Deacon about gaming, self-care, and the interplay of humanity and nature that can be found on his fifth album, Mystic Familiar Read more »| 28 Jan 2020 -
Live MusicSHHE @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 23 Jan
Summerhall bears witness to a lovely evening of spacey synth-pop from Su Shaw, accompanied throughout by an astonishing light show Read more »| 27 Jan 2020 -
ReviewsDan Deacon – Mystic Familiar
Mystic Familiar is a glorious, pop-minded return from Dan Deacon Read more »| 27 Jan 2020