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... Swiss Portrait
Following the release of his stunning new EP Safe House, we get to know Edinburgh-based artist and musician Swiss Portrait a little bit better Read more »| 28 Apr 2022 -
Live MusicDua Lipa @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 24 Apr
Two years in the making, Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia tour is a brilliant, overwhelming and genuinely remarkable spectacle – and nothing short of a joy to behold Read more »| 25 Apr 2022 -
Live MusicMetronomy @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 22 Apr
Metronomy bring together their decades-spanning career for a spectacular night of dancing, singalongs and feel-good energy that doesn't let up for a minute Read more »| 25 Apr 2022 -
ReviewsToro y Moi – MAHAL
For his seventh record as Toro y Moi, Chaz Bear has curated a sonic escape route fit for a time of exceptional dread Read more »| 25 Apr 2022 -
ReviewsTomberlin – i don't know who needs to hear this...
On her second LP, i don’t know who needs to hear this…, Tomberlin’s self-soothing becomes a tonic for modern anguish Read more »| 25 Apr 2022 -
Live MusicThe War On Drugs @ O2 Academy, Edinburgh, 18 Apr
Fronted by Adam Granduciel, The War On Drugs rattle through an extensive setlist which sadly lacks in dynamic variation Read more »| 21 Apr 2022
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InterviewsSpotlight On... Michael Timmons
Enjoy an exclusive first watch of the music video for Cardiac Arrest, the latest single from East Kilbride singer-songwriter Michael Timmons Read more »| 21 Apr 2022 -
InterviewsSustain the Change: Keychange in 2022
Five years on from its inception, we reflect on the Keychange pledge to push for gender parity in our festival fields with some of the forethinkers breaking down the boys’ club Read more »| 20 Apr 2022 -
FestivalsWhy Are We So Loyal To Our Favourite Music Festivals?
Having opted to hold onto a festival ticket since 2019, instead of getting a refund, one writer asks: what is it that makes festivalgoers remain loyal to a festival? Read more »| 18 Apr 2022 -
ReviewsKathryn Joseph – for you who are the wronged
A quiet rage seethes on Kathryn Joseph's bewitching third album, which gives voice to the experience of living with abuse Read more »| 18 Apr 2022 -
ReviewsFontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia
Fontaines D.C. return with Skinty Fia, a dark and moody album steeped in the history and politics of Ireland Read more »| 18 Apr 2022 -
Live MusicRecord Store Day 2022: What's On in Scotland
With Record Store Day back in its rightful place in the calendar, we take a closer look at what some of Scotland's record shops have in store on Saturday 23 April Read more »| 14 Apr 2022 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Brooke Combe
Having sold out King Tut's and signed to Island Records during a global pandemic, we shine a spotlight on Brooke Combe ahead of a busy summer of festivals Read more »| 14 Apr 2022 -
Live MusicMdou Moctar @ Drygate, Glasgow, 10 Apr
Nigerien guitarist Mdou Moctar transcends the language of rock on a Sunday evening in Glasgow Read more »| 13 Apr 2022 -
InterviewsSaoirse Ryan on Body Movements and the rise of queer festivals
For too long, queer events have generally taken place under the shadow of darkness. But promoters up and down the country are making this a thing of the past, with a whole host of new music festivals bringing the queer community into the light Read more »| 13 Apr 2022