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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Rip It UpRip It Up: A Scottish Music Timeline
We look back on the history of Scottish pop music, from Lonnie Donegan and Lulu to Young Fathers, Belle & Sebastian and Mogwai Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
New MusicFiniflex – Suilven (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Suilven by Edinburgh duo Finiflex Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
Live Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 20-25 Jun
From Rip It Up festival in Edinburgh to Oran Mor's West End All-Dayer in Glasgow, we've got all your gigging needs this week covered Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
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Rip It Up: Future Features
We take a closer look at the National Museum of Scotland's Future Features project which celebrates four up-and-coming artists: the future of Scottish pop music Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
Rip It UpRip It Up: Where Does Scottish Music Fit on a Global Scale
Shirley Manson, Lauren Mayberry, Aidan Moffat and KT Tunstall among others tell us where they think Scottish music fits in on a global scale Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
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Rip It Up: Most Significant Changes in the Scottish Music Scene
Shirley Manson, Aidan Moffat, Duglas T. Stewart and KT Tunstall among others tell us what they think the most significant changes have been in the Scottish music scene over the years Read more »| 20 Jun 2018
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Rip It Up: Most Influential Scottish Artists
Shirley Manson, Lauren Mayberry, Aidan Moffat and KT Tunstall among others tell us about the Scottish artists that have been most influential to them Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
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Rip It Up: Most Iconic Gigs in Scotland
Shirley Manson, Lauren Mayberry, Aidan Moffat and KT Tunstall among others tell us about the most iconic gigs in Scotland they've ever experienced Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
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Rip It Up: Important and Influential Scottish Venues
Shirley Manson, Lauren Mayberry, Aidan Moffat and KT Tunstall among others tell us about the Scottish venues that have been most important and influential to them Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
Reviews
oOoOO & Islamiq Grrrls – Faminine Mystique
A wilfully disorientating record that’s by turns playful and painfully serious, Faminine Mystique captures and uniquely reframes the digital zeitgeist Read more »| 19 Jun 2018 -
Live Music
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends @ Festival Theatre, 18 Jun
Bill Murray teams up with three world-class musicians for a gonzo night of music, spoken word and some delightful dicking around on Edinburgh's grand Festival Theatre stage Read more »| 19 Jun 2018 -
New Music
Ben Chatwin – Bow Shock (Track Premiere)
Listen to Ben Chatwin's new single Bow Shock, taken from his upcoming album Staccato Signals Read more »| 19 Jun 2018 -
Reviews
Protomartyr – Consolation E.P.
Protomartyr's high standard continues on Consolation E.P. proving the Detroit band still have plenty of gas left in the tank following 2017's Relatives in Descent Read more »| 18 Jun 2018 -
ReviewsOnyx Collective – Lower East Suite Part Three
New York jazz troupe Onyx Collective release their debut album, Lower East Suite Part Three and manage to capture contemporary urban discord Read more »| 18 Jun 2018 -
News
SAY Award Longlist to be revealed at special Glasgow gig
The Scottish Album of the Year longlist will be announced first to music fans at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut Read more »| 18 Jun 2018