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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ReviewsSoft Riot – The Outsider in the Mirrors
The Outsider in the Mirrors negates current trends despite looking to nostalgia for inspiration, and in turn sounds refreshingly strange and exciting Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
New MusicSister John – Friends (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Sister John's latest single, Friends Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
Festivals
Field Day announce Erykah Badu, Thundercat and Fever Ray for 2018
Erykah Badu heads up the London festival's line-up, with Fever Ray, Thundercat and Four Tet also set to perform across the weekend Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
NewsScottish Alternative Music Awards: Paisley takeover line-up revealed
Out Lines, Heir of the Cursed and Emme Woods join The Vegan Leather, Siobhan Wilson and Pronto Mama at the inaugural Paisley festival Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
Live Music
Jeff Tweedy @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 31 Jan
The Wilco frontman's stripped-back performance is a joy from start to finish, and evidence of a true indie master at work Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Interviews
Introducing new Glasgow DIY label Possession Records
Alternate pull quote: "Like most small independent labels, we follow the regular formula of a dedication to Excel documents and sporadic 'business' meetings in pubs" Claudia Nova Read more »| 02 Feb 2018
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Interviews
Fiona Soe Paing on Alien Lullabies and SPECTRA
With SPECTRA announcing its first ever musical programme, we speak to local musician Fiona Soe Paing about performing her audio-visual project Alien Lullabies at the Aberdeen festival Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
New Music
Amaroun – Made a Fire (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Amaroun's latest single, Made a Fire Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
InterviewsFranz Ferdinand on their rebirth and new album
It's been 14 years since Franz Ferdinand burst into the mainstream with Take Me Out. Now the acclaimed Glasgow band are back with their fifth album and two new members. The Skinny sits down with them to ask how they've stayed at the top for so long Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
ReviewsPalmbomen II – Memories of Cindy
Memories of Cindy passes like a soothing, aesthetically consistent train journey, with little detail standing out Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Festivals
The Great Escape, End of the Road, Parklife reveal line-up details
TGE lines up 100 new acts including an exciting Scottish contingent; Vampire Weekend top the EOTR bill, and Parklife announce a typically eclectic line-up Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Reviews
Chris Dave and the Drumhedz – Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
Superstar jazz drummer Chris Dave's new album is full to the brim with guest contributions from the likes of Anderson .Paak, SiR and Bilal Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Festivals
Kelburn Garden Party reveal first acts for 2018
Ibibio Sound Machine, Goldie and the 2 Bears project of Hot Chip's Joe Goddard all feature on the 2018 Kelburn Garden Party line-up Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
News
Soma Records announce free Soma Skool in Glasgow
The label team up with SWG3 and a pair of electronic music learning hubs for a free chance to learn about the industry Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
New Music
Redolent – Dantercepies (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Edinburgh four-piece Redolent's new single Dantercepies Read more »| 01 Feb 2018