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 MusicConnect Festival 2022: The Report
Although not perfect, Connect has a future as one of the UK's most unique and engaging festivals Read more »| 09 Sep 2022 -
InterviewsOyakhire – Feet On the Ground, track-by-track
Following the release of his latest album at the end of July, Edinburgh rapper Oyakhire talks us through Feet On the Ground track-by-track Read more »| 09 Sep 2022 -
New MusicSpotlight On... Slim Wrist
We shine a spotlight on Edinburgh alt-electro-pop act Slim Wrist and bring you a first listen to their stunning debut album, Closer for Comforting Read more »| 08 Sep 2022 -
InterviewsFreakender and Pop Mutations on their 2022 festivals
With both the Freakender and Pop Mutations festivals looming large on the Glasgow cultural horizon, we catch up with one of the organisers of both to find out more Read more »| 07 Sep 2022 -
Live MusicPITCH Scotland 2022: The Report
PITCH Scotland have achieved an impressive amount in a short space of time and it’s clear they’re only just getting started Read more »| 07 Sep 2022 -
ReviewsSampa the Great – As Above, So Below
Sampa the Great returns with As Above, So Below, and it is a force, with Sampa's ability to play hard and soft the driving core of the album Read more »| 06 Sep 2022
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ReviewsHigh Vis – Blending
Reflecting the increasingly uncertain times currently faced in the UK, Blending is a record that is simultaneously angry and euphoric Read more »| 06 Sep 2022 -
InterviewsThe Spirit of Jazz: SNJO's 2022/23 season
We speak with Tommy Smith, Founder and Director of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, to find out more about their forthcoming 2022/23 season Read more »| 06 Sep 2022 -
StudentsScotland's grassroots/DIY gig scene
If you're new in town, here's a look at some of our favourite DIY and grassroots promoters putting on gigs across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Read more »| 06 Sep 2022 -
InterviewsJockstrap on their debut album, I Love You Jennifer B
We chat to Georgia Ellery and Taylor Skye from Jockstrap to find out more about their electrifying debut album, I Love You Jennifer B Read more »| 06 Sep 2022 -
ReviewsSantigold – Spirituals
Santigold is back and ready to shake things up with a sharp left turn into darkness and mysticism Read more »| 05 Sep 2022 -
ReviewsJockstrap – I Love You Jennifer B
After a collection of cult EPs, Jockstrap fully reveal their complex and creative identity on I Love You Jennifer B Read more »| 05 Sep 2022 -
ReviewsTwo Door Cinema Club – Keep On Smiling
While Two Door Cinema Club's latest offering, Keep On Smiling, moves the Northern Irish trio's sound forward, it isn't a game changer Read more »| 02 Sep 2022 -
Live MusicJupiter Rising 2022 festival: The Report
Following a torrential downpour on Friday night, we dive into the action of Jupiter Rising's Saturday programme Read more »| 02 Sep 2022 -
New MusicSpotlight On... Tzusan
Following the release of his latest album, WSPSNSYRP, we shine a spotlight on Edinburgh producer and rapper Tzusan Read more »| 02 Sep 2022