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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InterviewsSpotlight On... Rianne Downey
Following the release of her latest single, Good In Goodbye, we catch up with country-pop artist on the rise, Rianne Downey Read more »| 11 Sep 2025 -
StudentsGet With The Programme: Putting on your first DIY gig
Your local music scene is powered by great grassroots promoters – we chat to three of them to get some insight into how a great gig comes together Read more »| 11 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsDeepening the Grooves: finding an alternative to Spotify
Following Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek's venture capital firm investing in the AI military software development company Helsing, artists and outraged subscribers are boycotting the platform – it's time to rethink our approach to music listening Read more »| 11 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsAmped Up: AMPLIFI returns to The Queen's Hall
We hear from the creators and stars of the fourth season of AMPLIFI about the breadth of the Scottish music scene, taking over The Queen’s Hall main stage, and the importance of the night Read more »| 10 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Iona Zajac
Touring member of The Pogues and recording artist in her own right, Iona Zajac has released three exquisite, soul-baring singles this year with more to follow. She takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 10 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsFrost Children – Sister
Frost Children's latest album Sister is the dance-pop of yesteryear, distinctly remodelled for the streaming age, unapologetic and ambitious – though repetitive Read more »| 09 Sep 2025
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ReviewsDancer – More or Less
On their followup to last year's 10 Song I Hate About You, Dancer aren't reinventing the wheel but they charm in spades Read more »| 08 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsBaxter Dury – Allbarone
It’s not often you’ll hear of an artist making the best work of their career by their eighth album. However, with Baxter Dury's latest effort Allbarone, this couldn’t be truer Read more »| 08 Sep 2025 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: September 2025
Music lovers of all types can find tunes on the Scottish scene this September, but we’re most excited for concept albums, satirical songwriting and strong emotional narratives from artists like Goodnight Louisa, Emma Pollock and Rudi Zygadlo Read more »| 03 Sep 2025 -
Live MusicEcca Vandal @ Audio, Glasgow, 30 Aug
Fiercely raw and uninhibited, Ecca Vandal's performance is the true embodiment of punk Read more »| 03 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsDavid Byrne – Who Is the Sky?
On his latest album, the Talking Heads frontman delivers a delectable smorgasbord of introspective, story-driven songs Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsBig Thief – Double Infinity
Big Thief return to woodsy folk-rock on their sixth album, the soft and reflective Double Infinity Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: September 2025
Another bumper month of Scottish gigs as AMPLIFI returns, The Beta Band hit the Barrowlands, and a fresh batch of all-dayers and festivals hit your calendar Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsSabrina Carpenter – Man's Best Friend
Sabrina Carpenter returns with an adventurous new album that leans into her now-trademark sense of humour and innuendo, with mixed results Read more »| 01 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsLucrecia Dalt – A Danger to Ourselves
Colombian experimental musician Lucrecia Dalt returns with an avant-pop opus that blurs the line between inner turmoil and arthouse horror Read more »| 01 Sep 2025