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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FilmYoung Fathers bring a fascinating film series to Filmhouse
Edinburgh trio Young Fathers have curated a vibrant season of knockout films as part of the cinema's ongoing House Guest series Read more »| 26 Oct 2017 -
News
Franz Ferdinand return with new album and UK tour
The Glasgow band’s new album Always Ascending will be released next year. Have a listen to the title track Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
Live MusicManchester Orchestra @ The Garage, Glasgow, 22 Oct
The Garage stage quakes tonight at the noise unleashed by Manchester Orchestra who certainly know how to deliver a crescendo Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
Live MusicAcid Mothers Temple @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, 21 Oct
The otherworldly and psychedelic Acid Mothers Temple take over Sneaky's diminutive stage for an experimental experience not to be missed Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
Festivals
Celtic Connections: 2018 programme unveiled
Celtic Connections returns for its 25th anniversary edition with over 300 events in January and February 2018 Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
PlaylistsThe 2 Bears: Ghost Selector playlist
Ahead of their appearance at elrow's Halloween party in Edinburgh, The 2 Bears get both weird and freaky as they select their favourite spooky tracks to get you in the mood Read more »| 24 Oct 2017
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New Music
Ded Rabbit – Pressure Pusher (Track Premiere)
Listen to Pressure Pusher, the new single from Edinburgh-based Ded Rabbit Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Interviews
Rising From the Ashes: Ibeyi interview
French-Cuban sister duo Ibeyi tell us about taking on the world with new album Ash, and the importance of sharing their stories as women of colour Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
Helena Hauff – Have You Been There, Have You Seen It EP
On Have You Been There, Have You Seen It, Helena Hauff proves she knows how to craft techno for both the mind and body Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
The Pretenders @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 13 Oct
Chrissie Hynde's voice remains strangely beautiful even at full pelt as The Pretenders play their first UK tour since 2008 Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
ReviewsSlaughter Beach, Dog – Birdie
Slaughter Beach, Dog's debut album is a triumph and a treat not to be missed Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 24-31 Oct
This week, catch local heroes Be Charlotte and The Little Kicks, and take in visits from Ghostpoet, Mount Kimbie and Godspeed You! Black Emperor Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
Dub Pistols – Crazy Diamonds
Dub Pistols deliver their tried-and-tested brand of brass and bass in a fitting tribute to their 21-year career Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
(Sandy) Alex G @ CCA, Glasgow, 18 Oct
(Sandy) Alex G may have started out as a Bandcamp sensation, but tonight's laidback live show proves that he can hold a crowd Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Diet Cig @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 17 Oct
Tonight's show is anything but boring; while Diet Cig celebrate the unifying power of rock'n'roll, The Spook School have never sounded more confident Read more »| 23 Oct 2017