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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ReviewsKelly Lee Owens – LP.8
A marked left turn from the lushness of Inner Song, Kelly Lee Owens' goes to back to basics with LP.8 – and sounds strangely anonymous Read more »| 07 Jun 2022 -
InterviewsBright Side of the Moon: Moonchild Sanelly on her rise
Ahead of her latest record release, we speak to future ghetto funk force Moonchild Sanelly on beauty contests, bad breakups and the importance of being yourself Read more »| 07 Jun 2022 -
ReviewsVieux Farka Touré – Les Racines
Vieux Farka Touré returns to his roots and explores the traditional blues of Northern Mali in his new album Les Racines Read more »| 06 Jun 2022 -
ReviewsNeneh Cherry – The Versions
Robyn, ANOHNI and Greentea Peng feature on Neneh Cherry's The Versions, an album that is sadly plagued by a tendency to take itself too seriously Read more »| 06 Jun 2022 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: June 2022
June is as busy as ever for new Scottish music – we take a look at releases from Susan Bear, Katherine Aly, racecar, Becca Starr, Elizabeth Fraser and more Read more »| 01 Jun 2022 -
Live MusicPaolo Nutini @ Corran Halls, Oban, 28 May
Paolo Nutini visits the Highlands with an honest interpretation of his classics and a humble offering of new releases Read more »| 01 Jun 2022
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InterviewsSpotlight On... Sean Focus and The GRDN Sesssions
Ahead of the launch of The GRDN Sessions this Thursday 2 June, we shine a spotlight on Sean Focus to find out more Read more »| 01 Jun 2022 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: June 2022
Festival season is well and truly here, with the return of Hidden Door and the Kelburn Garden Party. We're also looking forward to loads of gigs, from intimate shows (Lizzie Reid, Katherine Aly, Theo Bleak) to huge ones (Harry Styles, Billie Eilish) Read more »| 01 Jun 2022 -
ReviewsHorsegirl – Versions of Modern Performance
Horsegirl are a young band reimagining the guitar music of the late 80s and early 90s in their own, very modern image. Read more »| 01 Jun 2022 -
ReviewsPurity Ring – graves
Enigmatic duo Purity Ring return with EP graves, but mostly play it safe Read more »| 01 Jun 2022 -
Live MusicLorde @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 26 May
Evoking sun-drenched days, carefree joy, surrender and acceptance, Lorde brings an intoxicating slice of solar power to Edinburgh tonight Read more »| 31 May 2022 -
ReviewsAngel Olsen – Big Time
The sixth album from US songwriter Angel Olsen is a glorious symphony in love, loss and alt-country Read more »| 30 May 2022 -
InterviewsHidden Door: Maranta and Post Coal Prom Queen on collaboration
We chat to Maranta and Post Coal Prom Queen to find out more about their forthcoming collaborative performances on the opening and closing nights of Hidden Door Read more »| 30 May 2022 -
New MusicSpotlight On... Theo Bleak
Almost a week on from releasing her debut EP Fragments, we have a very open and honest chat with Katie Lynch, the musician behind Theo Bleak Read more »| 26 May 2022 -
Live MusicBeach House @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 23 May
Beach House dazzle at the Barrowlands with spectacular visuals and a forward-thinking set spanning their back catalogue Read more »| 25 May 2022