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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NewsAir to play Moon Safari at Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea will bring French duo Air to North Berwick this August to recreate their classic 1998 album Moon Safari live. Other artists announced in this first wave of acts include The Boomtown Rats and The Bluebells Read more »| 18 Feb 2025 -
Live MusicPersonal Trainer @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 16 Feb
The Dutch collective continue their upward trajectory with a casual ease that only hints at the intricacy underneath Read more »| 18 Feb 2025 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Georgia Cécile
Ahead of releasing her latest EP, City Girl, and a show at The Queen's Hall to mark the occasion, Glasgow jazz and soul star Georgia Cécile takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 18 Feb 2025 -
InterviewsBaths, Gut and Queer Melancholy
One writer explores the companionship he's found in Baths' music over the years, catching up with Will Wiesenfeld to discuss new record Gut and queer acceptance Read more »| 18 Feb 2025 -
ReviewsColin Self – respite ∞ levity for the nameless ghost in crisis
Colin Self is back with their grandest, most ambitious record yet – when it hits, it feels truly divine Read more »| 17 Feb 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Lacuna
Ahead of releasing their latest single, Shelley, on Valentine's Day, we catch up with Emily Beckwith of Glasgow outfit Lacuna to find out more Read more »| 13 Feb 2025
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ReviewsBartees Strange – Horror
Exploring the concept of fear, the third album from Bartees Strange is a sonic odyssey Read more »| 12 Feb 2025 -
ReviewsBiig Piig – 11:11
Reflecting on her past, present, and future, Biig Piig delivers catchy dance tunes as well as softer, laid-back and introspective tracks on her debut album Read more »| 07 Feb 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Marcus Engwall
With a debut EP later in the month and its lead single out now, we catch up with Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Marcus Engwall Read more »| 06 Feb 2025 -
ReviewsKrept & Konan – Young Kingz II
Young Kingz II, the long-awaited second album from Krept & Konan, lives up to the promise of their debut Read more »| 05 Feb 2025 -
Live MusicJacob Alon @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 29 Jan
Backed by a quartet of musicians, Fife singer-songwriter Jacob Alon brings their debut tour to Edinburgh for a charming sold-out show at The Caves Read more »| 05 Feb 2025 -
ReviewsOklou – choke enough
choke enough, the debut album from French vocalist, producer and composer Oklou is mature and assured Read more »| 04 Feb 2025 -
ReviewsTzusan – Ponzu
Ponzu, another dose of depressive abstract hip-hop from Edinburgh's Tzusan, is less dystopian and more a commentary on the human condition Read more »| 04 Feb 2025 -
InterviewsThe Age of Enlightenment: Adwaith on Solas
Post-punk trio Adwaith have always been outspoken from voicing adolescent frustrations to reflections on recovery. But they have more to say, returning with a double album written entirely in the Welsh language Read more »| 04 Feb 2025 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: February 2025
We dive into new albums from Constant Follower, Maud the Moth and F.O. Machete as well as EPs from Marcus Engwall, Isabella Strange and more Read more »| 04 Feb 2025