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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InterviewsYo La Tengo on There's a Riot Going On
For more than three decades, Yo La Tengo have defied expectations and stayed true to themselves. Bassist James McNew talks us through There’s a Riot Going On, their most ambitious LP yet Read more »| 23 Apr 2018 -
NewsMomentum Music Fund opens to Scottish musicians
Scottish bands and musicians will have access to grants of up to £15,000 under the scheme from PRS Foundation and Creative Scotland Read more »| 20 Apr 2018 -
Interviews
Half Waif on new album Lavender
Personal apocalypses run through Nandi Rose Plunkett’s new album, but Half Waif also offers a collective sense of comfort to hold in the darkest of times Read more »| 19 Apr 2018 -
PlaylistsThe Ninth Wave on Never Crave Attention, Track-by-Track
The Ninth Wave's Haydn Park talks us through the Glasgow four-piece's new EP, Never Crave Attention Read more »| 19 Apr 2018 -
FestivalsThe Great Escape's Showcasing Scotland line-up revealed
Bossy Love, The Vegan Leather and Happy Meals are among the Scottish bands heading to the Brighton festival Read more »| 19 Apr 2018 -
New MusicMan Without Country – Remember the Bad Things (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Remember the Bad Things by Man Without Country Read more »| 19 Apr 2018
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Opinion
Record Store Day 2018: The Skinny's Top Picks
Ahead of Record Store Day 2018, our music team let us know the official RSD releases they're most excited to grab this Saturday 21 April; everything from Jeff Buckley and Madonna to Pictish Trail and Sigrid Read more »| 18 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Terminal V @ Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, 1 Apr
Peggy Gou, Helena Hauff, Bicep and Rødhåd head up an all-action line-up as Nightvision's all-dayer returns to the Royal Highland Centre Read more »| 18 Apr 2018 -
Festivals
2018 UK Music Festivals Guide
As 2018 festival season approaches, we take a look at some of the most exciting events the UK has to offer Read more »| 18 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Arcade Fire @ The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 16 Apr
Staged in a faux boxing ring in the middle of the Hydro, Arcade Fire show no signs of stopping; videos, light shows, dancing and audience interaction ensues Read more »| 17 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 17-23 Apr
Record Store Day and Wide Days return, plus gigs from Ought, Lucy Dacus, Otoboke Beaver and a Leith Theatre fundraiser Read more »| 17 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Record Store Day 2018: Scottish Events Guide
With more and more people opting to buy vinyl and high definition vinyl soon to become a reality, we take a look at what our local vinyl vendors have planned for us this Record Store Day across Scotland Read more »| 17 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Dua Lipa @ Manchester Apollo, 15 Apr
Dua Lipa is a colossus bestriding the planet of pop, and tonight she whips her Manchester fans into a frenzy at the second of two sold out nights in the city Read more »| 17 Apr 2018 -
New Music
Flux Velociraptor – Billy Everyteen (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Billy Everyteen by Flux Velociraptor Read more »| 17 Apr 2018 -
Reviews
Alexis Taylor – Beautiful Thing
Drawing from a number of influences, Beautiful Thing is a wondrous optimistic float through space Read more »| 16 Apr 2018