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... Stephanie Lamprea and Tom W. Green
Glasgow-based soprano Stephanie Lamprea and composer Tom W. Green team up on an adventurous new album, Don’t Add To Heartache Read more »| 29 Feb 2024 -
Live MusicSlowdive @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 24 Feb
Thirty years on from their 90s glories, Slowdive are surfing a wave of interest in everything shoegaze Read more »| 28 Feb 2024 -
Live MusicNewDad @ Saint Luke's, Glasgow, 26 Feb
Papa was a rolling drone... Galway indie-poppers NewDad come to life when they stop the shoegazing as they bring their debut album to Glasgow Read more »| 28 Feb 2024 -
ReviewsNils Frahm – Day
Despite recent stints of experimentation, the prolific Berlin-based pianist Nils Frahm showcases a love for simplicity on new album Day Read more »| 27 Feb 2024 -
ReviewsMannequin Pussy – I Got Heaven
On I Got Heaven, Mannequin Pussy's universal howl looks for a split in the darkness Read more »| 27 Feb 2024 -
ReviewsYard Act – Where’s My Utopia?
The Leeds outfit have created a nostalgic and authentic vibe on their latest record, tackling difficult topics and recalling personal stories with humour and charisma Read more »| 26 Feb 2024
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ReviewsSheherazaad – Qasr
Slipping into the world Sheherazaad weaves on Qasr makes for utterly compelling listening, arresting and refreshing in equal measure Read more »| 26 Feb 2024 -
New MusicSpotlight On... LYLO
Glasgow alt-pop trio LYLO return from a six-year writing and recording hiatus with brand new single Hush, from their forthcoming new record Thoughts of Never Read more »| 22 Feb 2024 -
ReviewsHurray for the Riff Raff – The Past Is Still Alive
The latest from Alynda Segarra's shapeshifting outfit is calm and assured, but no less powerful for it Read more »| 20 Feb 2024 -
ReviewsMGMT – Loss of Life
The Connecticut duo’s fifth release is a big, warm hug of a whimsical and wonderful return to form Read more »| 19 Feb 2024 -
ReviewsNadine Shah – Filthy Underneath
On her fifth studio album, Nadine Shah presents a collection of breathless forward momentum that never loses its balance Read more »| 19 Feb 2024 -
ReviewsWhitelands – Night-bound Eyes Are Blind To The Day
Whitelands' second debut album is hazy and intriguing, but we're left wanting more edge Read more »| 19 Feb 2024 -
ReviewsReal Estate – Daniel
The jangly New Jerseyans provide another nugget of blissful escapism Read more »| 19 Feb 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Gallus
Following the release of their latest single, Wash Your Wounds, and ahead of their forthcoming Scottish tour, we catch up with Gallus Read more »| 15 Feb 2024 -
ReviewsGrandaddy – Blu Wav
Jason Lytle finally comes down to earth for a startlingly assured embrace of alt-country Read more »| 14 Feb 2024