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 MusicMARINA @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 2 Jun
MARINA's style and music have evolved a lot since she first burst on the scene in 2009, but her live show still delivers as much energy as she always has Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Russell Stewart
Following the release of his surprise SCRAP METAL MIXTAPE, we catch up with Glasgow R'n'B and neo-soul artist Russell Stewart Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
ReviewsWidowspeak – Roses
Widowspeak's seventh album is a rosy blend of feathery vocals and gritty guitars Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
ReviewsRosa Walton – Tell Me It’s A Dream
One-half of Let’s Eat Grandma trades experimentalism for euphoria on a glittering debut record Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
ReviewsDeath Cab For Cutie – I Built You a Tower
A sonic diary of a man compartmentalising loss, the indie legends' rejuvenation on their eleventh record ensures I Built You a Tower is assembled on solid ground Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
ReviewsTara Clerkin Trio – Somewhere Good
With a sound rooted in Bristol's sonic DNA, Tara Clerkin Trio return with their most assured record to date Read more »| 02 Jun 2026
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New MusicScottish New Music Round-Up: June 2026
June abounds with happy-go-lucky slacker-rock, dark, atmospheric concept albums and plant-produced electronica; here are some suitably summery offerings Read more »| 02 Jun 2026 -
ReviewsJalen Ngonda – Doctrine of Love
On his latest album, Doctrine of Love, Jalen Ngonda wears his vintage soul influences on his sleeve Read more »| 02 Jun 2026 -
Live MusicHen Hoose Collective @ The Queen's Hall, 28 May
Hen Hoose celebrate their stellar collaborative project with a joyous, open-hearted performance Read more »| 02 Jun 2026 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: June 2026
It's another packed month in Scotland's gig venues, which spills over into outdoor shows in Glasgow, and the returns of Hidden Door, Eden, and Glasgow Jazz Festival Read more »| 01 Jun 2026 -
Live MusicRatboys @ Mono, Glasgow, 28 May
Artfully tapping into the rise of authentic American songwriting, alt-country connoisseurs Ratboys radiate humour and humility at Glasgow’s Mono Read more »| 01 Jun 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Acolyte
Following the release of their debut EP The Blue Dark and ahead of a launch party this weekend in Edinburgh, we catch up with Acolyte Read more »| 28 May 2026 -
New MusicMusic Now podcast: Kai Reesu on their SAY Award win and songwriting process
Paul Copeland and Jurnalist of Kai Reesu chat to us for the latest episode of our Scottish music podcast – listen to the episode here Read more »| 28 May 2026 -
ReviewsIceage – For Love of Grace & the Hereafter
On their latest album, Danish five-piece Iceage stay true to form with a relentless, fizzing energy and some unexpected turns Read more »| 27 May 2026 -
ReviewsBoards of Canada – Inferno
The enigmatic brothers Boards of Canada warp space and time on their most sonically diverse offering yet Read more »| 26 May 2026