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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FestivalsKendrick Lamar to headline Glasgow Summer Sessions
The Compton rapper is set for his debut Scottish outdoor show this August, following a raucous sell-out gig at the Hydro this week Read more »| 14 Feb 2018 -
Live MusicKendrick Lamar @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 11 Feb
Kendrick Lamar gives his all to the crowd at the SSE Hydro tonight, offering up exactly the razor sharp satire we need in these uneasy times Read more »| 14 Feb 2018 -
Reviewsionnalee – Everyone Afraid to be Forgotten
ionnalee's latest album is confusing, inconsistent and overly complicated Read more »| 14 Feb 2018 -
Reviews
POLIÇA and s t a r g a z e – Music For the Long Emergency
POLIÇA and s t a r g a z e’s collaborative album Music For The Long Emergency has some interesting elements but is ultimately underwhelming Read more »| 14 Feb 2018 -
Music Videos
The Violet Kind – Speakeasy (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for The Violet Kind's latest single, Speakeasy Read more »| 14 Feb 2018 -
Reviews
John MOuse – Replica Figures
John MOuse reunites with Sweet Baboo on latest album Replica Figures; despite some deeply atmospheric moments, you might end up misremembering some of it Read more »| 14 Feb 2018
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Reviews
Fischerspooner – Sir
The Michael Stipe-produced return for Fischerspooner delves into personal experiences in great, often explicit detail, but may have benefited from a little restraint Read more »| 14 Feb 2018 -
FestivalsElectric Fields announces first bands for 2018
The festival at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway expands to a third day and announces its first wave of acts for 2018 Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
New Music
Luna Delirious – Valentine (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new single Valentine from Edinburgh singer-songwriter Luna Delirious Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 13-19 Feb
In this week's gig round-up, Franz Ferdinand and Four Tet return to Glasgow, FOUND present an evening of machine music, and Meursault celebrate the tenth anniversary of their cult classic Pissing on Bonfires / Kissing With Tongues Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Live Music
Nightmares on Wax @ SWG3, Glasgow, 10 Feb
Nightmares on Wax brings a full on hands-in-the-air party to Glasgow's SWG3 with a solid mix of old and new tracks and a full live band Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Reviews
Car Seat Headrest – Twin Fantasy
In a reworking of the band's lo-fi cult sixth album, Will Toledo subtly polishes the Car Seat Headrest sound to make a good record great Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Reviews
Happy Accidents – Everything But the Here and Now
Happy Accidents' sophomore effort expand their sound with the help of Hookworms' Matthew "MJ" Johnson and drummer Phoebe Cross' increased vocal duties Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Reviews
Loma – Loma
Made up of members from Shearwater and Cross Record, Loma's eponymous debut is brimming with found sounds and unusual effects making for an enjoyable aural journey for the listener Read more »| 13 Feb 2018 -
Reviews
Belle & Sebastian – How to Solve Our Human Problems (Part 3)
How to Solve Our Human Problems (Part 3) goes some way to encapsulating the ethos of the project and is in turn the most assured and enjoyable of its three EPs Read more »| 12 Feb 2018