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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ReviewsMadison Cunningham – Ace
Madison Cunningham explores a new moody sonic palette on her expressive third album, Ace Read more »| 07 Oct 2025 -
OpinionSHEARS: Under the Influence
This month sees Edinburgh producer and pop artist SHEARS release her debut album, WE ARE BUT CHEMICALS – she talks us through some of the albums that have influenced her sound over the years Read more »| 07 Oct 2025 -
InterviewsDirty Dozen: Idlewild review Sleaford Mods, Brogéal & more
Ahead of Idlewild's tenth album, we stick Roddy Woomble and Rod Jones in the hot seat to review new music from Sparks, Upchuck, Brogéal, Hen Hoose, Sigrid and more Read more »| 03 Oct 2025 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: October 2025
It's another packed month for new Scottish releases; we celebrate records from Auntie Flo, SHEARS, Lomond Campbell, Stillhound, Possibly Jamie and more Read more »| 01 Oct 2025 -
Reviewsdodie – Not For Lack of Trying
On her latest album, dodie offers a cosy, well-crafted record that occasionally retreads the same paths Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
Live MusicThe Beta Band @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 26 Sep
The Beta Band are still capable of their leftfield brilliance, but tonight is perhaps not quite the unabashed triumph it could have been Read more »| 30 Sep 2025
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ReviewsIdlewild – Idlewild
Having spent the better part of three decades crafting their sound and poetic sensibilities, Idlewilld's endless hours of commitment are crystal clear on their newest record Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsDania – Listless
With all the songs on Listless composed after midnight, Dania's album truly lives in its darkest corners Read more »| 29 Sep 2025 -
Live MusicNina Garcia @ The Old Hairdresser's, Glasgow, 24 Sep
One of the guitar's most exciting proponents, Nina Garcia leads a night of sublime and powerful noise Read more »| 26 Sep 2025 -
Live MusicYusuf / Cat Stevens @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 22 Sep
Part book tour, part concert, tonight does little to diminish the legend of Yusuf / Cat Stevens – but doesn't add much either Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
Live Musicchloe moriondo @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 21 Sep
The weight of chloe moriondo's songwriting comes through loud and clear as she commands the King Tut's stage without losing the bedroom spirit that started it all Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Goodnight Louisa
Ahead of releasing Marathon, her second album as synth-noir artist Goodnight Louisa, we catch up with Glasgow-based Louisa McCraw Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
NewsSAY Award: The 2025 Longlist
The Scottish Album of the Year Award has announced the 20 records that have made this year’s longlist, with Mogwai, Hamish Hawk, Be Charlotte and Kathryn Joseph among the eclectic mix Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsSPRINTS – All That Is Over
Embodying the ethos of punk, All That Is Over mirrors the horrific state of humanity that the world has found itself in Read more »| 23 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsOlivia Dean – The Art of Loving
On second album The Art of Loving, Olivia Dean transforms balances playful charm with raw emotion Read more »| 23 Sep 2025