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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OpinionThe Skinny's Albums of 2018 so far
As we reach the halfway point of 2018, our music team have selected their favourite albums so far, featuring everything from Aussie pop to Scottish hip-hop via techno and krautrock Read more »| 06 Jul 2018 -
FestivalsTRNSMT: Arctic Monkeys @ Glasgow Green, 1 Jul
Arctic Monkeys lead the charge on day three of 2018's TRNSMT festival as Glasgow's heatwave continues Read more »| 05 Jul 2018 -
InterviewsBODEGA on debut album Endless Scroll
Ben Hozie and Nikki Belfiglio of Brooklyn post-punk five-piece BODEGA tell us about their debut album, Endless Scroll Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
Okzharp & Manthe Ribane – Closer Apart
Okzharp & Manthe Ribane's latest album sadly lacks the intensity of their previous releases Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
LUCIANBLOMKAMP – Sick of What I Don't Understand (Part 2)
Melbourne's LUCIANBLOMKAMP offers a mostly captivating collection of tunes on Part 2 of a three-part release Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Interviews
Damage Control: Is there a silver lining for the ABC following the fire?
After a fire from the neighbouring Glasgow School of Art caused extensive damage to the O2 ABC, we speak to those associated with the venue and look at what makes it so special Read more »| 04 Jul 2018
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Live Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 4-9 Jul
Justin Timberlake and EELS play Glasgow; Queen, The Killers and CHVRCHES play the final weekend of TRNSMT and Edinburgh's Leith Depot launch their Love Live Music Week festival Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
LYLO @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 4 Jun
We're treated to two excellent performances tonight from Leeds' Team Picture and Glasgow's LYLO, who seem to acquire some new fans along the way Read more »| 03 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
Shamir @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 25 Jun
Shamir delivers a confident, powerful and entertaining set tonight in Glasgow's Broadcast putting him and his astonishing voice centre stage Read more »| 03 Jul 2018 -
New Music
Soft Riot – Waiting for Something Terrible to Happen (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Waiting for Something Terrible to Happen by Glasgow-based Soft Riot Read more »| 03 Jul 2018 -
Interviews
Julia Jacklin and Elizabeth Hughes on Phantastic Ferniture's debut LP
After two years of bringing her brooding brand of indie-folk to audiences around the world, Julia Jacklin is putting old friends and good fun first with Phantastic Ferniture Read more »| 02 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
BODEGA – Endless Scroll
Named after the NYC equivalent of a corner shop, it’s fitting Bodega’s debut has the essentials covered; wry wit, shrewd observations and a vision of art rock’s finest punk party Read more »| 02 Jul 2018 -
Interviews
Save Leith Walk: How Artists Are Fighting Back
A multi-million pound development on Edinburgh's immortal Leith Walk spells disaster for the area's only local music venue. But promoters and local campaigners aren't giving up without a party Read more »| 02 Jul 2018 -
Clubs
Guest Selector: Sync 24
Ahead of his set at The Mash House, Cultivated Electronics label boss Sync 24 picks out his favourite electro records of 2018. Read more »| 29 Jun 2018 -
New Music
Missy Mcanulty – Home (Video Premiere)
Watch the new music video for Edinburgh-based Missy Mcanulty's new single, Home Read more »| 29 Jun 2018