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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ReviewsPete Astor – Spilt Milk
Following last year’s dabblings in kraut-out dubtronica with Ellis Island Sound, Pete Astor returns to what he does best: serenading us with simple, we... Read more »| 30 Dec 2015 -
NewsThe Skinny's Top 10 Articles of 2015
Emerging filmmaking, cutting-edge comedy, playlists from rock royalty and delicious pizza – here are our most popular articles from the last twelve months Read more »| 22 Dec 2015 -
Opinion
The Skinny Review of 2015
The Skinny team look back on 2015; it was a year of monumental art, genre-bending comedy, myth-shattering in the world of film, and one or two parties Read more »| 22 Dec 2015 -
Live MusicFuzzkill Records @ Stereo, 12 Dec
Label showcases can be sterile affairs if they're used as excuses to show off new signings and stick a finger up at rivals. But we're far removed from that w... Read more »| 22 Dec 2015 -
OpinionFaith No More's Roddy Bottum revisits Sol Invictus
Faith No More transcended nostalgia fodder to emerge afresh with one of the albums of 2015. Roddy Bottum charts the California titans' renewal, and their bass player's obsession with Eastenders. Read more »| 18 Dec 2015 -
Film
Where You’re Meant To Be: Watch the trailer
The first trailer for new documentary Where You're Meant To Be, starring former Arab Strap frontman Aidan Moffat, has been released ahead of its world premiere at Glasgow Film Festival. Read more »| 17 Dec 2015
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Festivals
Electric Fields expands to second day for 2016
The Electric Fields festival will return as a two-day festival for its 2016 edition, it has been confirmed today. The eclectic Dumfries event will return to... Read more »| 17 Dec 2015 -
Live Music
jennylee @ Band On The Wall, 8 December
Going it alone isn’t always easy. But with a combination of breezy informality and a little bit of genuine star quality, Warpaint founder member Jenny ... Read more »| 16 Dec 2015 -
Festivals
Beck, Wilco, Caribou to play Best Kept Secret 2016
The Best Kept Secret festival in the Netherlands has announced its first acts for 2016, with Beck, Wilco and Caribou among the initial names unveiled. Beck ... Read more »| 16 Dec 2015 -
Live Music
Hudson Mohawke @ O2 ABC, 12 December
That mute silhouette perched atop the gleaming mothership – flanked by a drummer and a keyboardist like royal hands – has come a very long way in... Read more »| 15 Dec 2015 -
Live Music
Blanck Mass / Apostille @ Stereo, Glasgow, 11 Dec
“Might live tweet my show tonight,” deadpans Michael Kasparis – aka Apostille – before the gig. He doesn’t actually do it (140 ... Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
Live Music
Kagoule @ Sneaky Pete's, 9 Dec
Kagoule came and they bloody well conquered. Despite Storm Desmond raging his blowy best, a packed-out Sneaky Pete’s gathered to witness the Nottingham... Read more »| 14 Dec 2015 -
News
Northwest Music News – 11 Dec: Mark Vernon, Deadbear + more
Our last missive of the year from the Northwest including our favourite tracks plus new work from Deadbear, Rongorongo and more... Read more »| 11 Dec 2015 -
Live Music
jennylee @ Stereo, Glasgow, 7 Dec
“I’m really nervous!” protests Jenny lee Lindberg, mid set. In theory, sure, she has every reason to be; her brand new record – ... Read more »| 11 Dec 2015 -
Things To Do
Hogmanay 2015: Events in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Still planning your New Year celebrations? Check our guide to what's on in central Scotland, from the Edinburgh Street Party to burlesque celebrations in Glasgow and beyond. Read more »| 11 Dec 2015