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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InterviewsSpotlight On... Marcus Engwall
With a debut EP later in the month and its lead single out now, we catch up with Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Marcus Engwall Read more »| 06 Feb 2025 -
ReviewsKrept & Konan – Young Kingz II
Young Kingz II, the long-awaited second album from Krept & Konan, lives up to the promise of their debut Read more »| 05 Feb 2025 -
Live MusicJacob Alon @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 29 Jan
Backed by a quartet of musicians, Fife singer-songwriter Jacob Alon brings their debut tour to Edinburgh for a charming sold-out show at The Caves Read more »| 05 Feb 2025 -
ReviewsOklou – choke enough
choke enough, the debut album from French vocalist, producer and composer Oklou is mature and assured Read more »| 04 Feb 2025 -
ReviewsTzusan – Ponzu
Ponzu, another dose of depressive abstract hip-hop from Edinburgh's Tzusan, is less dystopian and more a commentary on the human condition Read more »| 04 Feb 2025 -
InterviewsThe Age of Enlightenment: Adwaith on Solas
Post-punk trio Adwaith have always been outspoken from voicing adolescent frustrations to reflections on recovery. But they have more to say, returning with a double album written entirely in the Welsh language Read more »| 04 Feb 2025
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New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: February 2025
We dive into new albums from Constant Follower, Maud the Moth and F.O. Machete as well as EPs from Marcus Engwall, Isabella Strange and more Read more »| 04 Feb 2025 -
NewsKelburn Garden Party 2025: First names revealed
TAAHLIAH, Sofia Kourtesis, Auntie Flo and Romare head up an exciting first wave of acts at this year's Kelburn Garden Party Read more »| 03 Feb 2025 -
InterviewsActive Listening: Dundee Radio Club
We catch up with Becca Clark and Su Shaw from Dundee Radio Club ahead of their maiden broadcast at the start of the month Read more »| 03 Feb 2025 -
ReviewsSharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory – Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
Born out of jam sessions in the desert, Sharon Van Etten – joined by her band The Attachment Theory – sounds perfectly at ease on her most playful album yet Read more »| 03 Feb 2025 -
ReviewsSquid – Cowards
Squid graduate the post-punk revival with an exceptional record, proving them more than worthy of recognition as Britain's new rock innovators Read more »| 03 Feb 2025 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: February 2025
As well as EP launches and all-dayers, February is full of gigs with Scottish circuit mainstays like Sacred Paws, Hamish Hawk, Mogwai and more Read more »| 03 Feb 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Isabella Strange
Ahead of releasing their debut EP, and a headline show at Edinburgh's Voodoo Rooms, we catch up with playful punks Isabella Strange Read more »| 30 Jan 2025 -
Live MusicNeck Deep @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 26 Jan
With fervent energy and a sold-out Glasgow crowd, it’s easy to see why Neck Deep have become stalwarts in the pop-punk scene Read more »| 29 Jan 2025 -
Live MusicBethlehem Calling @ Tramway, Glasgow, 25 Jan
Bethlehem Calling assumes the spotlight as perilous Storm Éowyn lulls; meanwhile, the siege of Gaza, bombardment of the West Bank, and colonisation of Palestine violently continues Read more »| 28 Jan 2025