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 MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 1-6 Aug
Italian prog-rockers GOBLIN visit the capital, the SAY Award launch their 2018 longlist and 59 Productions along with Anna Meredith open the 2018 Edinburgh International Festival, plus more besides Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
InterviewsBreaking the Rules: Jlin on composing the music for Autobiography
Ahead of Wayne McGregor's Autobiography being performed as part of the Edinburgh International Festival, we speak to Jlin about composing its music, self-care and Scooby Doo Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
Live Music
Fistymuffs @ Leith Depot, Edinburgh, 28 Jul
Celebrating the release of their debut EP, About Time, Fistymuffs take over the Leith Depot tonight with support from ethereal pop duo Romarsz and raging femmes Loud South Ladies Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
Live MusicKid Canaveral @ The Rum Shack, Glasgow, 27 Jul
Lost Map Records fifth birthday celebrations continue with a night of pop from Kid Canaveral and Randolph's Leap Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
CRYSTAL @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 27 Jul
Tonight sees three stellar support bands set the scene perfectly for an electric, impromptu set from Glaswegians CRYSTAL in one of Edinburgh’s sweatiest venues Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
New MusicTim O'Keefe & Andy Rourke – Radio Signals (Track Premiere)
Listen to the bubbling techno track Radio Signals from the unlikely pairing of composer Tim O'Keefe and Smiths bassist Andy Rourke Read more »| 30 Jul 2018
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Live MusicMeadows in the Mountains 2018: Review
Bulgaria's Meadows in the Mountains festival has its focus firmly on music, nature and community and is a truly unique and unforgettable festival experience Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
The Gaslight Anthem @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 24 July
The Gaslight Anthem rocket through more than 20 tracks tonight including The '59 Sound in its entirety delighting the Barras' appreciative crowd Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
FIDLAR @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 19 Jul
The Los Angeles rabble-rousers are on raucous, if predictable, form in Manchester Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
New Music
Fistymuffs – About Time EP (Premiere & Track-by-Track)
Edinburgh punk trio Fistymuffs are here to 'fuck the patriarchy,' and talk us through their debut EP, About Time Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
Kathryn Joseph – From When I Wake the Want Is
On her second album, Scottish pianist and singer Kathryn Joseph continues to excel at both the light and the dark without ever being grey, and it's the constant exchange between pain and beauty that makes this album is a roaring success. Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Interviews
Anna Meredith on Five Telegrams, Anno and Varmints
Ahead of her various appearances in Edinburgh this August, we catch up with prolific composer Anna Meredith to talk Five Telegrams, Varmints, Vivaldi and bumper cars Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
Bluedot Festival 2018: Review
The Flaming Lips, Future Islands and The Chemical Brothers in a family-friendly setting makes Bluedot 2018 a raging success Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
Del Amitri @ Edinburgh Castle, 21 Jul
Del Amitri have everyone on their feet as they tear through 80s and 90s fan favourites as well as new songs and unexpected covers much to the delight of the crowd Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
News
The Mercury Prize 2018 shortlist: “blah, boring and obvious”
Included in this year’s disappointingly mainstream Mercury shortlist are Florence + The Machine, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Lily Allen, Arctic Monkeys and Everything Everything Read more »| 26 Jul 2018