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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Live MusicEzra Furman @ Leith Theatre (EIF), Edinburgh, 23 Aug
Ezra Furman plays the Edinburgh International Festival, the grandeur of her songs perfectly at home in the surrounds of Leith Theatre Read more »| 30 Aug 2022 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: September 2022
There's still loads more music festivals to catch up and down Scotland this September - Plus plenty gigs we think you'll love Read more »| 30 Aug 2022 -
InterviewsA Celebration of Culture: IYS and Scotland in Colour
As their Scotland in Colour festival returns for its fourth year, we chat with Chidera Chukwujekwu and Sara Elbashir from Intercultural Youth Scotland to find out more Read more »| 29 Aug 2022 -
Live MusicTune-Yards @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 24 Aug
Merrill Garbus and co. brew an unholy concoction of loops, ukes, shrieks and communal fervour to get the people going Read more »| 26 Aug 2022 -
Live MusicPerfume Genius @ St Luke's, Glasgow, 22 Aug
Perfume Genius brings true showmanship to a cathartic performance in the intimate surrounds of Glasgow's St Luke's Read more »| 25 Aug 2022 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... King Wine
Ahead of their debut album release, Glasgow's King Wine talk to us about video game electronica, the joy of embarrassment and let us in on a special first listen of the album Read more »| 25 Aug 2022
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Live MusicIbeyi @ Leith Theatre (EIF), Edinburgh, 18 Aug
The true magic of Ibeyi’s music lies in the unique and sublime symbiosis between sisters Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé Diaz. There is no greater evidence of this than tonight at the Leith Theatre Read more »| 22 Aug 2022 -
Live MusicJenny Hval @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 18 Aug
Jenny Hval matches one of the best albums of the year with an exquisite performance Read more »| 22 Aug 2022 -
ReviewsStella Donnelly – Flood
Lacking the bark and bite of her righteous debut, the Australian musician's sophomore release simply washes over you Read more »| 22 Aug 2022 -
ReviewsLi Yilei – Secondary Self
Secondary Self is another example of Li Yilei’s inarguable talent for evocative soundscapes Read more »| 22 Aug 2022 -
ReviewsKaitlyn Aurelia Smith – Let’s Turn It Into Sound
Kinetic and unpredictable, this idea-packed collection provides an evolution from the ambient, new age music Smith has become known for. Read more »| 22 Aug 2022 -
ReviewsJulia Jacklin – PRE PLEASURE
Authentic, intricate and wholeheartedly personal, Julia Jacklin brims with poise at every turn on PRE PLEASURE Read more »| 22 Aug 2022 -
Live MusicPrincess Nokia @ Leith Theatre (EIF), Edinburgh, 17 Aug
Princess Nokia is superb tonight at Leith Theatre for Edinburgh International Festival, but only in fits and starts Read more »| 19 Aug 2022 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... The Glad Cafe: 10 Years of Glad
Ahead of their tenth birthday celebrations this weekend, we shine a spotlight on vital Glasgow southside venue The Glad Cafe Read more »| 18 Aug 2022 -
InterviewsA Change in the Weather Station: Tamara Lindeman Interview
Following the release of two brilliant records, and ahead of their appearance at Summerhall this August, we catch up with The Weather Station's Tamara Lindeman Read more »| 18 Aug 2022