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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Live MusicNova Twins @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 12 Feb
Tonight's performance at The Mash House proves that Nova Twins are a band poised to explode Read more »| 15 Feb 2022 -
Live MusicNew York Counterpoint: Scottish Chamber Orchestra's new gig series
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra teams up with Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto for a series of events this March – we take a closer look at the New York Counterpoint programme Read more »| 14 Feb 2022 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Maranta
This Valentine's Day we turn the spotlight on Edinburgh synth-pop duo Maranta as they address rape culture and misogyny on latest single My Man Read more »| 14 Feb 2022 -
FestivalsKelburn Garden Party 2022: First acts announced
We take a closer look at Kelburn Garden Party's first announcement for 2022 featuring Max Cooper, HENGE, DJ Kampire, Nova, Optimo, Free Love and more Read more »| 11 Feb 2022 -
Live MusicIDLES @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 3 Feb
Divisive rockers IDLES continue their years-long victory lap bringing hard riffs, heavy drums and the opportunity to shout about Tories for 90 minutes to the Barras Read more »| 07 Feb 2022 -
ReviewsShamir – Heterosexuality
Shamir's new album Heterosexuality is a record of liberation and rage; a cathartic release following years of volatility and instability Read more »| 07 Feb 2022
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ReviewsBig Thief – Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
On their latest album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, Big Thief are at their most beguiling when giving in to weird experiments Read more »| 07 Feb 2022 -
Live MusicFranz Ferdinand @ PJ Molloys, Dunfermline, 31 Jan
Tonight’s tiny show as part of Independent Venue Week reveals that Franz Ferdinand are still a bloody great band Read more »| 03 Feb 2022 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: February 2022
Welcome to February’s new Scottish music column. Despite being the shortest month, it’s jam-packed with assured new releases, snappy debuts and promising newcomers Read more »| 03 Feb 2022 -
ReviewsAnimal Collective – Time Skiffs
Following a six-year hiatus, Animal Collective's 11th studio album sounds like a band picking up where they left off, but unfortunately leaves you wanting more Read more »| 03 Feb 2022 -
InterviewsLos Bitchos on their debut album and Scottish connections
As they prepare to release their long-awaited debut album, we catch up with Agustina Ruiz and Josefine Jonsson of London-based four-piece Los Bitchos to discuss their international influences and love affair with Scotland Read more »| 02 Feb 2022 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: February 2022
Independent Venue Week returns, Celtic Connections continues, plus gigs from Goodnight Louisa, Los Bitchos, The Vegan Leather and more Read more »| 02 Feb 2022 -
Live MusicAnoushka Shankar @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 28 Jan
With a focus tonight on cultural fusion, Anoushka Shankar, Orchestral Qawwali Project and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra mesmerise a Glasgow crowd Read more »| 02 Feb 2022 -
Live MusicHamish Hawk @ Hunter S Thompson, Dundee, 29 Jan
The Hunter S Thompson on Dundee's Perth Road marks the spot for Hamish Hawk tonight, his momentum showing no sign of slowing down any time soon Read more »| 02 Feb 2022 -
InterviewsRule of Three: Ben Corrigan on the Excuse the Mess podcast
Ahead of releasing a stunning collection of music created as part of his Excuse the Mess podcast, we speak to composer and podcast creator Ben Corrigan Read more »| 01 Feb 2022