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 MusicDivorce @ Stereo, Glasgow, 5 Apr
Showcasing their debut album, Divorce deliver a joyous performance in Glasgow fuelled by a mutual respect and affection between audience and musicians Read more »| 17 Apr 2025 -
Live MusicFather John Misty @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 12 Apr
Josh Tillman considers his career to date in a set filled exclusively with diamonds Read more »| 15 Apr 2025 -
Live MusicLambrini Girls @ Saint Luke's, Glasgow, 9 Apr
The line between the stage and the crowd is entirely blurred at tonight's Lambrini Girls show as the pair have the Saint Luke's crowd in the palm of their hands Read more »| 11 Apr 2025 -
OpinionDua Lipa’s domination: understanding a specious superstar
We hold a magnifying glass up to parenthetical pop star Dua Lip and ask, is her heart even in it? Read more »| 10 Apr 2025 -
Live MusicCounterflows 2025: The Report
Counterflows returns to Glasgow and remains one of the finest festivals the UK has to offer Read more »| 10 Apr 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Pippa Blundell
Following the release of her latest single, wasted, and the announcement of her debut album, we catch up with Glasgow singer-songwriter Pippa Blundell Read more »| 10 Apr 2025
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InterviewsThe Skinny on... Hannah Laing
Dundee DJ and producer Hannah Laing has a busy 2025 coming up as she brings her Doof events to stages across Europe. As her hometown festival Doof in the Park sold out in a matter of hours, we set her against the Q&A Read more »| 10 Apr 2025 -
InterviewsGig Buddies on making music festivals more accessible
Gig Buddies with Thera Trust support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults to take control over their social lives. Their Project Manager Sam Maggs discusses what can be done to break down access barriers in Scotland’s festival scene Read more »| 09 Apr 2025 -
Live MusicHit the Road: Music Festivals Outwith Scotland
Sometimes it's fun to double up your festival with a bit of a road trip or holiday, so we've picked out 12 festivals outwith Scotland for you to consider this year Read more »| 08 Apr 2025 -
FestivalsDance Yrself Clean: Dance Festivals in 2025
From all-day raves and camping weekenders to multi-venue festivals and more, our Clubs editor picks out some festivals to keep you dancing through the spring and summer months Read more »| 08 Apr 2025 -
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NewsChappell Roan to play huge Edinburgh gig
American pop star Chappell Roan will be heading to Edinburgh this August for a huge gig at the Royal Highland Showgrounds Read more »| 08 Apr 2025 -
InterviewsJacob Alon on In Limerence and festival season
Jacob Alon joins us on a shimmery Saturday morning in the capital for a breakfast bagel. We discuss their otherworldly debut album In Limerence and what they’re most excited about this festival season Read more »| 08 Apr 2025 -
ReviewsBon Iver – SABLE, fABLE
The latest album from the shapeshifting Bon Iver revels in its sense of joy and collaboration Read more »| 08 Apr 2025 -
Live MusicRecord Store Day 2025: Scottish Events Guide
The sun has got his hat on, hip hip hip hooray, the sun has got his hat on and it's almost Record Store Day! We take a look at the events happening across Scotland this Saturday Read more »| 08 Apr 2025 -
InterviewsEwan McVicar on Ayr's Pavilion Festival
Ahead of Pavilion Festival's third edition, we catch up with the festival's co-founder, DJ and producer Ewan McVicar to find out more Read more »| 08 Apr 2025