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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Reviewsdodie – Not For Lack of Trying
On her latest album, dodie offers a cosy, well-crafted record that occasionally retreads the same paths Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
Live MusicThe Beta Band @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 26 Sep
The Beta Band are still capable of their leftfield brilliance, but tonight is perhaps not quite the unabashed triumph it could have been Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsIdlewild – Idlewild
Having spent the better part of three decades crafting their sound and poetic sensibilities, Idlewilld's endless hours of commitment are crystal clear on their newest record Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: October 2025
Festivals, fundraisers and launch parties populate the Scottish music scene this October – plus, punk lovers should keep an eye out for some "queer and silly" Halloween shows Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsDania – Listless
With all the songs on Listless composed after midnight, Dania's album truly lives in its darkest corners Read more »| 29 Sep 2025 -
Live MusicNina Garcia @ The Old Hairdresser's, Glasgow, 24 Sep
One of the guitar's most exciting proponents, Nina Garcia leads a night of sublime and powerful noise Read more »| 26 Sep 2025
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Live MusicYusuf / Cat Stevens @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 22 Sep
Part book tour, part concert, tonight does little to diminish the legend of Yusuf / Cat Stevens – but doesn't add much either Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
Live Musicchloe moriondo @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 21 Sep
The weight of chloe moriondo's songwriting comes through loud and clear as she commands the King Tut's stage without losing the bedroom spirit that started it all Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Goodnight Louisa
Ahead of releasing Marathon, her second album as synth-noir artist Goodnight Louisa, we catch up with Glasgow-based Louisa McCraw Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
NewsSAY Award: The 2025 Longlist
The Scottish Album of the Year Award has announced the 20 records that have made this year’s longlist, with Mogwai, Hamish Hawk, Be Charlotte and Kathryn Joseph among the eclectic mix Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsSPRINTS – All That Is Over
Embodying the ethos of punk, All That Is Over mirrors the horrific state of humanity that the world has found itself in Read more »| 23 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsOlivia Dean – The Art of Loving
On second album The Art of Loving, Olivia Dean transforms balances playful charm with raw emotion Read more »| 23 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsJADE – THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!
On JADE's debut album she proves herself pop's newest chameleon: brash, uneven and impossible to ignore Read more »| 23 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsBiffy Clyro – Futique
After their sensational headline set at TRNSMT, Scottish rock legends Biffy Clyro return with their monumental tenth studio album, Futique Read more »| 22 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsWednesday – Bleeds
On their latest album, Bleeds, Wednesday find their sweet spot Read more »| 19 Sep 2025