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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OpinionVote for The Skinny's Scottish Album of 2018
It's time to cast your vote for your favourite Scottish album of the past year Read more »| 14 Nov 2018 -
ReviewsAlpines – Full Bloom
With their new album, Alpines demonstrate that they’re a duo unwilling to hold back. Read more »| 14 Nov 2018 -
Live MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 13-19 Nov
We Were Promised Jetpacks and Broken Records play Edinburgh, Florence and the Machine, Metric and The Japanese House play Glasgow and the 2018 Dundee Jazz Festival kicks off Read more »| 13 Nov 2018 -
New Music
Beerjacket – Nervous (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new single, Nervous, from Glasgow singer-songwriter Beerjacket Read more »| 13 Nov 2018 -
Reviews
North Atlantic Oscillation – Grind Show
With Grind Show, North Atlantic Oscillation continue to expand the sonically rich and vibrant universe they’ve created for themselves Read more »| 12 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
The Voidz @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 7 Nov
The Voidz, fronted by Julian Casablancas, masterfully play a short set of a dozen songs tonight, leaving the Manchester crowd in no way short-changed Read more »| 11 Nov 2018
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Live Music
Parquet Courts @ SWG3, Glasgow, 6 Nov
Besides the accidental faux pas, Parquet Courts bring an utterly vibrant and fluorescent set to SWG3, distilling the energy needed for a Galvanizers performance into a room half the size Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
The Decemberists @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 5 Nov
Portland, Oregon’s original hipsters dropped anchor in Glasgow for a night that was slow to start but brought new and old songs together perfectly Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
ReviewsLiela Moss – My Name Is Safe In Your Mouth
While Liela Moss' debut won’t push her into iconic status, it cements her position as one of the most potent voices in British music Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
Reviews
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra – The Capitol Studio Sessions
While Jeff Goldblum is free to coast on his unique charm, he might want to consider focusing on something other than his lounge act Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
Reviews
SHVPES – Greater Than
It may be Greater Than by name, but Birmingham outfit SHVPES' sophomore effort is unfortunately quite far from being a great record Read more »| 08 Nov 2018 -
New Music
Kaputt – Highlight (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new single, Highlight, from Glasgow five-piece Kaputt Read more »| 08 Nov 2018 -
Reviews
whenyoung – Given Up EP
Following the release of a string of singles, Limerick trio whenyoung have finally unveiled their debut EP, Given Up, and it's an indie-pop gem Read more »| 08 Nov 2018 -
Reviews
Kwamie Liv – Lovers That Come and Go
Lovers That Come and Go is at its best when it deviates from pop conventions, blending electronic and organic and illuminating Kwamie Liv's inherent songwriting talent Read more »| 07 Nov 2018 -
Live MusicKacey Musgraves @ SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, 2 Nov
Kacey Musgraves straddles a fine line between pop and country tonight, affirming a growing commitment to her burgeoning pop stardom Read more »| 07 Nov 2018