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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ReviewsSimian Mobile Disco – Murmurations
Simian Mobile Disco and the Deep Throat Choir entwine their worlds on Murmurations creating an energised exploration of the power of both the human voice and electronic music Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
ReviewsLa Luz – Floating Features
La Luz walk the line between their trusted surf-noir and a heavier dose of spaghetti western with a tremendous sure-footing on third album Floating Features Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Live MusicKamasi Washington @ QMU, Glasgow, 5 May
Kamasi Washington and his band strut onstage full of pomp and pride tonight at Glasgow's QMU, expertly demonstrating their versatility and exemplary musical ability Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
FestivalsSPOT Festival 2018: we preview the Danish festival
As SPOT Festival kicks off in the Danish city of Aarhus today, we take a look at some of the Danish and Nordic acts you won’t want to miss on this year’s line-up Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
ReviewsBeach House – 7
While the fruits of their reinvention aren't always compelling here, 7 is still a solid first step heralding Beach House's next phase Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
Live MusicJungle @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 3 May
Jungle whet the appetite for their upcoming sophomore album with a showcase of old and new cuts shoulder to shoulder Read more »| 08 May 2018
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ReviewsThe Sea and Cake – Any Day
The consistent and prolific The Sea and Cake return after their longest time away and fall right back into their familiar sound with eleventh album Any Day Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
InterviewsAidan Moffat & RM Hubbert on Here Lies the Body
We talk to Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert about childhood holidays to Blackpool, feminism and road trips ahead of their debut album together, Here Lies the Body Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
New MusicA. Wesley Chung – Abandon (The Farthest Shore): Premiere
Listen to the new single from Glasgow-based songwriter A. Wesley Chung, taken from his upcoming solo album Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
InterviewsBeach House's Victoria Legrand on new album 7
As Beach House return with their seventh album, one half of the Baltimore duo, Victoria Legrand explains their decision to change up their writing and recording process after 14 years of working together Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
ReviewsAidan Moffat & RM Hubbert – Here Lies the Body
RM Hubbert and Arab Strap's Aidan Moffat team up – with some formidable help from Siobhan Wilson – for an unpredictable and diverse new album Read more »| 05 May 2018 -
Live MusicJosh Rouse @ Manchester Academy 3, 26 Apr
Josh Rouse takes a while to get going in Manchester tonight, but eventually hits his stride with a mixture of old and new tracks Read more »| 04 May 2018 -
Live MusicNatalie Prass @ Mono, Glasgow, 29 April
Ahead of releasing her sophomore album, Natalie Prass is on top form tonight and seeing her in a venue as intimate as Mono feels like a real privilege Read more »| 04 May 2018 -
Live MusicFlorist @ The Castle Hotel, Manchester, 16 Apr
Florist offer an intimate performance tonight in the cosy surrounds of The Castle's living room-esque backroom Read more »| 04 May 2018 -
Live MusicShonen Knife @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 1 May
While tonight's set from Osaka three-piece Shonen Knife isn't perfect, it does feature some absolute bangers including a top notch cover of Nick Lowe's Cruel To Be Kind Read more »| 03 May 2018