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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ReviewsSelf Defense Family – Have You Considered Punk Music
An album that is simultaneously devious and gorgeous is what Self Defense Family offer on their third longer player, Have You Considered Punk Music Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
ReviewsGeniuser – I Am
With I Am, Geniuser offer up an introspective collection of verse-focused songs which explore a variety of electronic genres, and should be listened to without distraction Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
ReviewsLet’s Eat Grandma – I’m All Ears
With All Ears, Let's Eat Grandma encapsulate the agony and ecstasy of youth – and even more besides – in constantly dynamic ways that demand your attention Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
Live Music
DUDS @ Mono, Glasgow, 5 May
Manchester's DUDS and Glasgow's KAPUTT seem to get better every time we see them and the show at Mono on 5 May was bags of fun Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
Festivals
The Great Escape 2018: The Review
We dig deep this year to find The Great Escape's most exciting new up-and-coming offerings and enjoy a wonderful cross-section of Scottish bands along the way Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
Live Music
Idlewild @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 21 Jun
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of seminal record The Remote Part, Idlewild perform a knockout performance in Summerhall's courtyard with more than a few surprises along the way Read more »| 25 Jun 2018
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Live MusicThe Vaselines @ Museum of the Moon, Glasgow, 22 Jun
Tonight's performance under the moon brings three artists together for a night of exquisite entertainment culminating in people literally dancing in the aisles Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
Live Music
Portico Quartet @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 20 Jun
Despite the move indoors and the late arrival on stage, Portico Quartet didn't disappoint tonight with their unique blend of jazz and electronica Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
Festivals15000 free tickets released for EIF's opener
15,000 free tickets are now available for Edinburgh International Festival’s Aberdeen Standard Investments Opening Event: Five Telegrams Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
Interviews
Let's Eat Grandma interview
We catch up with Let's Eat Grandma's Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth to discuss friendships, gender stereotypes and sophomore album I'm All Ears Read more »| 22 Jun 2018 -
Rip It Up
Rip It Up: A Scottish Music Timeline
We look back on the history of Scottish pop music, from Lonnie Donegan and Lulu to Young Fathers, Belle & Sebastian and Mogwai Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
New Music
Finiflex – Suilven (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Suilven by Edinburgh duo Finiflex Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
Live Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 20-25 Jun
From Rip It Up festival in Edinburgh to Oran Mor's West End All-Dayer in Glasgow, we've got all your gigging needs this week covered Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
Rip It Up
Rip It Up: Future Features
We take a closer look at the National Museum of Scotland's Future Features project which celebrates four up-and-coming artists: the future of Scottish pop music Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
Rip It Up
Rip It Up: Where Does Scottish Music Fit on a Global Scale
Shirley Manson, Lauren Mayberry, Aidan Moffat and KT Tunstall among others tell us where they think Scottish music fits in on a global scale Read more »| 20 Jun 2018