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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ReviewsKelela – new avatar
On new avatar, Kelela finds a path through as most great artists do – remaking themselves Read more »| 07 Jul 2026 -
ReviewsThe XCERTS – i think i want to go home now.
It takes a certain calibre of musician to be able to bottle the rage of youth with the wise mindset of age; Aberdeen-born, Brighton-based The XCERTS have done just that on their sixth album Read more »| 07 Jul 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Raj Mahal
Ahead of his performance at Kelburn Garden Party this weekend, we catch up with Glasgow multihyphenate Raj Mahal Read more »| 03 Jul 2026 -
InterviewsResident Advisors: Lara Sinclair
We get the lowdown on Edinburgh highlights from a local DJ, promoter and actual Resident Advisor employee Read more »| 02 Jul 2026 -
InterviewsResident Advisor: Mark Thorne
We meet local record shop owner and community-supporter Mark Thorne to find out what he loves about living in Edinburgh Read more »| 02 Jul 2026 -
Reviewsmary in the junkyard – Role Model Hermit
The London-based trio mary in the junkyard’s debut album is a magnificent feat in angry, sad and fantastical folk-rock Read more »| 02 Jul 2026
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Live MusicEthel Cain @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 28 Jun
Ethel Cain's Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour lands at the Usher Hall; there’s a good chance her next Scottish date won’t be quite so intimate Read more »| 01 Jul 2026 -
Live MusicHayley Williams @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 26 Jun
Stepping away from the role of Miss Paramore, Hayley Williams’ sold-out solo show at O2 Academy Glasgow only confirms the recent record mantra: death to ego, long live emo Read more »| 01 Jul 2026 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: July 2026
July brings vast and atmospheric releases across the board – eye-catching percussive moments from Doom Scroller, dark folk from Wild Gods, burbling electronic productions from digital omnivore Nick Dow, plus loads more… Read more »| 01 Jul 2026 -
Live MusicRobyn @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 26 Jun
Robyn’s return to Glasgow is an immaculate vision of how to nail an arena show Read more »| 29 Jun 2026 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: July 2026
Kelburn and Belladrum head up a big month of outdoor gigs and festivals across Scotland Read more »| 29 Jun 2026 -
ReviewsAkusmi – Terra Incognita
Akusmi's second album is a journey through wonder and quiet adventure Read more »| 29 Jun 2026 -
Live MusicArooj Aftab @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 24 Jun
Arooj Aftab's spellbinding tales only grow in grandeur when accompanied by the London Contemporary Orchestra Read more »| 26 Jun 2026 -
OpinionThe Skinny's Guide to Edinburgh's Gig Venues
From 100 capacity sweatboxes and grassroots spaces to concert halls and stadiums – big and small, Edinburgh's got it all Read more »| 25 Jun 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... GAÏA
Following the release of their debut single Big Girls, and ahead of a slot on our stage at Kelburn Garden Party next weekend, we catch up with GAÏA Read more »| 25 Jun 2026