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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New MusicRedolent – I Thought They Were Just Fireworks (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for I Thought They Were Just Fireworks, the brand new single from Edinburgh four-piece Redolent Read more »| 17 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicThe Field @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 14 Dec
Axel Willner subtly adds and subtracts from his sound to create compositions that run the gamut from ambient to full-on techno Read more »| 16 Dec 2019 -
ReviewsThree Days from Retirement – Empty Chinese Cities
Edinburgh band Three Days from Retirement return with a post-rock journey that fits well alongside other records of its genre Read more »| 13 Dec 2019 -
InterviewsDance Moves: Rachel Alice Johnson on Kohla
We speak to Rachel Alice Johnson, aka Kohla, about choreography, honesty, her new single and ambitious live debut Read more »| 11 Dec 2019 -
FestivalsBelle & Sebastian to headline Doune the Rabbit Hole
Motown legends Martha Reeves and the Vandellas are also among the first wave announced today for the Stirlingshire festival, alongside Pussy Riot, The Bluebells and Girl Ray Read more »| 10 Dec 2019 -
ClubsDenis Sulta on his Scottish tour and new EP
Ahead of his upcoming Scottish tour, we speak to Denis Sulta about his massive year and his new EP. He also compiled a ten-track New Year's Eve playlist of some of his favourite tracks for your listening pleasure Read more »| 10 Dec 2019
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Live MusicBEAK> @ QMU, Glasgow, 6 Dec
A common thread in tonight's sets from BEAK> and support acts Paddy Steer and The Hysterical Injury is that all three use robotic textures and moods to colour wonderfully human performances Read more »| 10 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicVetiver @ YES, Manchester, 8 Dec
Just as Vetiver's Up On High may well be one of the albums of the year, this gig may be one of the most memorable too Read more »| 10 Dec 2019 -
InterviewsLost Map's Starz in Their Eyes
Ahead of walking through Kelly Matthews' famous Starz In Their Eyes curtains, we get some hints at who the likes of Pictish Trail and Modern Studies are going to be this December Read more »| 10 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicRhiannon Giddens @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 1 Dec
With minimal staging and simple lighting, complex issues are tackled head-on by the stunning musicianship of Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi Read more »| 09 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicThe Chats @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 6 Dec
Known for their viral smash Smoko, with their explosive Summerhall show The Chats mean business and prove they are far from just one-hit wonders Read more »| 09 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicOcean Wisdom @ SWG3, Glasgow, 26 Nov
Making emceeing look as effortless as breathing, Ocean Wisdom shows he’s nearly a pro with this evening’s performance Read more »| 09 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicJulia Jacklin @ Saint Luke’s, Glasgow, 1 Dec
Julia Jacklin delivers a confident, heavenly performance that finds beauty in imperfection Read more »| 06 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicPUP @ The Garage, Glasgow, 26 Nov
Toronto pop-punks PUP ride the wave of their underrated 2019 album Morbid Stuff to The Garage for an energetic, and subtly political, show Read more »| 05 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicAldous Harding @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 1 Dec
At not long over an hour, Aldous Harding's performance tonight at Summerhall is nicely curated but leaves you wanting more Read more »| 05 Dec 2019