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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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 -
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
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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 -
ReviewsLos Bitchos – Let the Festivities Begin!
Every second of Let the Festivities Begin!, the debut album from instrumental quartet Los Bitchos, is unconventional, rule-breaking, and mind-bending Read more »| 01 Feb 2022 -
ReviewsCate Le Bon – Pompeii
Cate Le Bon's latest record Pompeii is an expansive account of her continuing artistic growth Read more »| 01 Feb 2022 -
ReviewsBlack Country, New Road – Ants From Up There
Black Country, New Road's second album Ants From Up There is a galloping, murmuring and exciting barrage of sounds and ideas Read more »| 31 Jan 2022 -
ReviewsMitski – Laurel Hell
Laurel Hell, Mitski’s bold return to music, brings enchanting beats, gut-wrenching honesty, and even more wisdom Read more »| 31 Jan 2022 -
OpinionDoune the Rabbit Hole 2022: Ten acts to catch
With the shocking reveal that Patti Smith is set to play at Doune the Rabbit Hole in Stirlingshire this summer, we pick out ten other acts not to be missed Read more »| 28 Jan 2022