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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ReviewsJames Yorkston – The Route to the Harmonium
James Yorkston's latest solo album is a captivating listen that demands your attention Read more »| 18 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsRoute Master: James Yorkston on his new album
Eighteen years into a ferociously diverse career, James Yorkston returns to his solo roots for his most searingly personal album yet Read more »| 15 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicAnother Sky @ YES Basement, Manchester, 11 Feb
With a short seven song set, Another Sky impress the packed out Manchester venue, managing to sound unlike anyone else Read more »| 14 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 13-18 Feb
CHVRCHES, Nils Frahm, BODEGA and bis are just some of the stellar gigs happening across the central belt this week Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicWild Nothing @ YES, Manchester, 11 Feb
Jack Tatum brings the latest iteration of Wild Nothing to Manchester and continues to make the case for being one of the city's adopted musical sons Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicJohn Grant @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 10 Feb
John Grant offers a mixed bag of songs from his back catalogue tonight, flitting between beautiful arrangements and headache-inducing sounds Read more »| 13 Feb 2019
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New MusicEmma Pollock on Help Musicians Scotland's Creative Programme
Emma Pollock speaks to Help Musicians Scotland about the highs and lows she's gone through since her launching her music career in 1994 Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsHoliday Ghosts – West Bay Playroom
The sprightly, jukebox days of rock'n'roll are given a cheeky, 21st century makeover on Holiday Ghosts’ sophomore album West Bay Playroom Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicWhite Lies @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 11 Feb
White Lies bring a slick performance to a sold out Liquid Room in support of new release Five Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
New Musicbis – Slight Disconnects (Album Premiere and track-by-track)
Take a first listen to Slight Disconnects, the brand new album from bis, and learn about the songs with a track-by-track breakdown from Steven Clark Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsMillencolin – SOS
Millencolin’s first release in four years sees the Swedish punks tackle the chaos of modern life with a driving dose of nostalgic 90s skate-punk Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsLadytron – Ladytron
If you're already invested in Ladytron's icy yet sleek sound, then their eponymous sixth album is a welcome if not wholly groundbreaking return Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsSavage Mansion – Revision Ballads
The debut record from Craig Angus under the Savage Mansion name covers an impressive amount of ground, from smart ass power pop to grubby, loud and loose rock'n'roll Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicBastille @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 6 Feb
Ahead of their upcoming third album Doom Days, Bastille ramp up the visuals in a packed performance of indie-pop hits and politically chaotic anthems Read more »| 12 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsPiroshka – Brickbat
Featuring members of Lush, Piroshka's debut is a sparky and genre-spanning showcase of songcraft and ambition Read more »| 12 Feb 2019