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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ReviewsBjörk – Utopia
Utopia is a hopeful and wondrous ninth record from the legendary Icelandic artist Read more »| 20 Nov 2017 -
ReviewsBDY_PRTS – Fly Invisible Hero
Those that have experienced a live show by Glasgow's BDY_PRTS will know that the performance is as integral to the band as the music. Their carefully crafted... Read more »| 20 Nov 2017 -
NewsAidan Moffat releases Where You're Meant To Be outtakes LP
Titled Songs That Weren’t to Be, Moffat’s latest album features demos and outtakes from the songs he recorded for witty Scottish folk music doc Where You’re Meant To Be Read more »| 17 Nov 2017 -
Live Music
Thundercat @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 14 Nov
Stephen Bruner's Thundercat takes us down a rabbit hole tonight full of polychromatic sequins, hypnotic instrumentals and meows Read more »| 16 Nov 2017 -
Live Music
Cigarettes After Sex @ QMU, Glasgow, 14 Nov
Cigarettes After Sex play a brief and gentle show in near-total darkness at Glasgow's QMU Read more »| 16 Nov 2017 -
Live MusicMy Vitriol @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 8 Nov
My Vitriol put in a lacklustre and uninspiring showing on their return to Edinburgh Read more »| 16 Nov 2017
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Live Music
Blondie @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 11 Nov
The New York stalwarts bring an irresistible run through the hits – as well as latest LP Pollinator – to a packed house in Manchester Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
Live Music
Ride @ O2 Academy 2, Liverpool, 12 Nov
Ride return rejuvenated and reinvigorated by a new record Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
Live Music
The Magic Band @ Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, 6 Nov
The songs of Captain Beefheart are given an entertaining and faithful rendition by John 'Drumbo' French and his band Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
NewsBjörk shares dreamy new song Blissing Me
The Icelandic genius releases her new single ahead of the release of ninth album Utopia Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
Live Music
Kagoule / Catholic Action @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 7 Nov
Nottingham post-grunge trio Kagoule return to Glasgow with local favourites Catholic Action in tow Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
Interviews
BDY_PRTS on their debut album
With their debut album, Fly Invisible Hero, set for release this month, we speak to BDY_PRTS about their writing process, pop sensibilities, friendship and, surprisingly, llamas... Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
Live Music
Sylvan Esso @ SWG3, Glasgow, 12 Nov
Sylvan Esso bring an unstoppable wave of synth-pop fun to a cold and gloomy Sunday night in Glasgow Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
Reviews
Morrissey – Low in High School
The Smiths' frontman returns with an 11th solo album that's by turns overwrought and underdeveloped Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
Reviews
OCS – Memory of a Cut Off Head
Memory of a Cut Off Head is a typically strange experience from OCS and one which might not translate to newer fans of the band looking for their trademark psyche-punk sound Read more »| 14 Nov 2017