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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ReviewsDania – Listless
With all the songs on Listless composed after midnight, Dania's album truly lives in its darkest corners Read more »| 29 Sep 2025 -
Live MusicNina Garcia @ The Old Hairdresser's, Glasgow, 24 Sep
One of the guitar's most exciting proponents, Nina Garcia leads a night of sublime and powerful noise Read more »| 26 Sep 2025 -
Live MusicYusuf / Cat Stevens @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 22 Sep
Part book tour, part concert, tonight does little to diminish the legend of Yusuf / Cat Stevens – but doesn't add much either Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
Live Musicchloe moriondo @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 21 Sep
The weight of chloe moriondo's songwriting comes through loud and clear as she commands the King Tut's stage without losing the bedroom spirit that started it all Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Goodnight Louisa
Ahead of releasing Marathon, her second album as synth-noir artist Goodnight Louisa, we catch up with Glasgow-based Louisa McCraw Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
NewsSAY Award: The 2025 Longlist
The Scottish Album of the Year Award has announced the 20 records that have made this year’s longlist, with Mogwai, Hamish Hawk, Be Charlotte and Kathryn Joseph among the eclectic mix Read more »| 25 Sep 2025
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ReviewsSPRINTS – All That Is Over
Embodying the ethos of punk, All That Is Over mirrors the horrific state of humanity that the world has found itself in Read more »| 23 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsOlivia Dean – The Art of Loving
On second album The Art of Loving, Olivia Dean transforms balances playful charm with raw emotion Read more »| 23 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsJADE – THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!
On JADE's debut album she proves herself pop's newest chameleon: brash, uneven and impossible to ignore Read more »| 23 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsBiffy Clyro – Futique
After their sensational headline set at TRNSMT, Scottish rock legends Biffy Clyro return with their monumental tenth studio album, Futique Read more »| 22 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsWednesday – Bleeds
On their latest album, Bleeds, Wednesday find their sweet spot Read more »| 19 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... SHEARS
Following the release of her latest single FEEL IT, and ahead of the release of her debut album, we catch up with Leith producer and pop artist SHEARS Read more »| 18 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsWelcome to the Jangle: The Cords on their debut album
Ahead of releasing their self-titled debut album, we catch up with the new sound of sunshine pop in young Scotland, The Cords Read more »| 18 Sep 2025 -
IntersectionsMan Down, Level Up: Sex, socialising, and the male gaze
It’s all too easy to get stuck in the male gaze and let it drive your nights out: one writer tells how their uni experiences – and some Wet Leg lyrics – helped them change perspective Read more »| 16 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsKojey Radical – Don't Look Down
On the followup to his debut album, Reasons to Smile, Kojey Radical continues to carve out his own sound Read more »| 16 Sep 2025