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 MusicDeclan McKenna @ Edinburgh Playhouse, 12 Aug
Indie-pop sensation Declan McKenna brings an electric vibe to the beloved Edinburgh Playhouse on his final tour date as part of the Edinburgh International Festival Read more »| 14 Aug 2024 -
FestivalsA Giant On the Bridge @ Assembly Roxy
Creatively exploring lives in the criminal justice system, A Giant On the Bridge is a formidable piece of gig theatre that is part fairy tale, part home truth Read more »| 14 Aug 2024 -
ReviewsHorse Jumper of Love – Disaster Trick
There's a crack of hope that permeates Disaster Trick, the first Horse Jumper of Love record that feels like a band stepping out of its own shadow Read more »| 13 Aug 2024 -
ReviewsHamish Hawk – A Firmer Hand
A Firmer Hand sees Hamish Hawk daringly take a searchlight to the complexities of the relationships with men in his life and, by extension, to the complexities within himself. The result is dazzling Read more »| 12 Aug 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Iona Fyfe
Ahead of her appearance at Wide Days' Made In Scotland showcases, and a three-day Fringe run, we catch up with folk singer and Scots language advocate Iona Fyfe Read more »| 09 Aug 2024 -
InterviewsBelow the Soil: Lisa O'Neill interview
Ahead of her appearance at the Edinburgh International Festival, Lisa O'Neill talks about the importance of documenting sociopolitical issues and nature in her music Read more »| 09 Aug 2024
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Live MusicBelle & Sebastian's Glasgow Weekender @ SWG3, Glasgow, 3 Aug
The Saturday of Belle & Sebastian's Glasgow Weekender festival brings sets from CMAT, The Vaselines, Monica Queen, Callum Easter and more to SWG3 Read more »| 08 Aug 2024 -
Live Musiccore. @ The Hug & Pint + Woodside Halls, Glasgow, 2-4 Aug
An impressively diverse lineup of metal, rock, punk and experimental music floods Glasgow's west end for the second instalment of core., leaving us thirsty for more Read more »| 07 Aug 2024 -
ReviewsBeabadoobee – This Is How Tomorrow Moves
This Is How Tomorrow Moves is a sentimental and self-aware album that's emotive and infectiously catchy at times, while a little too safe at others Read more »| 07 Aug 2024 -
InterviewsSince Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scottish Girl Bands
Ahead of its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, we chat to Carla J. Easton to find out more about new documentary Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands Read more »| 06 Aug 2024 -
Live MusicFuture Islands @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 30 Jul
Future Islands transcend technical issues to give an inimitable performance at Kelvingrove Bandstand in Glasgow's West End Read more »| 02 Aug 2024 -
Live MusicAlkaline Trio @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 30 Jul
Alkaline Trio may have had their ups and downs, but tonight's show proves there’s plenty of road left ahead of them Read more »| 02 Aug 2024 -
Live MusicWaxahatchee @ QMU, Glasgow, 30 Jul
Katie Crutchfield and co follow up their excellent new album Tigers Blood with a confident and mesmerising live show Read more »| 01 Aug 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Tina Sandwich
Ahead of the release of her excellent For the World EP, we catch up with Tilly O'Connor to find out more about her alter ego, Tina Sandwich Read more »| 01 Aug 2024 -
InterviewsBuried Treasure: Inside Pirate Studios Glasgow & Edinburgh
With easy to book, 24/7 access rehearsal, DJ and recording studios located all over the world, Pirate Studios are the creative home for musicians in Glasgow and Edinburgh Read more »| 01 Aug 2024