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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FestivalsBelladrum Tartan Heart 2017: 10 acts to see
Our highlights from this year's Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival line-up, from Bossy Love to Young Fathers Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Live MusicScottish Music Highlights: 1-7 Aug
It's a bumper week in Edinburgh and Glasgow's venues, with Frankie Cosmos, PJ Harvey, Iceage and Pixies all in town, plus Optimo's huge 20th anniversary celebration... Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Warm Digits – Wireless World
Newcastle duo Warm Digits take listeners on a psychedelic ride with Wireless World, their first album for Memphis Industries. Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
PlaylistsFringe Guest Selector: Magic Nostalgic's top tracks
Ahead of Magic Nostalgic's Edinburgh Fringe shows this August, John-Paul Mason tells us about ten of his favourite tunes from some of the categories you might find on their famous wheel Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
ReviewsCamille – OUÏ
Even if your French is a bit rusty, the new album from Camille Dalmais features a lot to say yes to Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
ZGTO – A Piece of the Geto
This collaboration between Shigeto and ZelooperZ is attention-grabbing at times, but suffers from a tentative streak. Read more »| 01 Aug 2017
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FestivalsBenjamin Clementine on his ambitious new album
Former Mercury Prize winner Benjamin Clementine is set to perform new material at the Edinburgh International Festival. He tells The Skinny why it's his most ambitious work yet Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Siobhan Wilson @ Eagle Inn, Salford, 12 Jul
The Glasgow-based singer-songwriter puts on a shape-shifting, jaw-dropping performance of her new album in Salford. Read more »| 28 Jul 2017 -
Opinion
Why has Ed Sheeran been nominated for the Mercury?
As the 2017 shortlist for the Hyundai Mercury Prize is announced, we take a closer look at the nominees and generally have a grumble about Ed Sheeran. Read more »| 27 Jul 2017 -
New Music
ULTRAS – Stepping Out (MC Almond Milk Remix): Premiere
Listen to the MC Almond Milk Remix of Stepping Out from ULTRAS' self-titled debut album Read more »| 27 Jul 2017 -
New Music
M.O.T.O. – Longshot (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Longshot by experimental, occultist beatmaker M.O.T.O Read more »| 26 Jul 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 25-31 Jul
This week's gig round-up features the conclusion of the King Tut's Summer Nights series, record launches from Marble Gods and Breakfast Muff, and much more besides Read more »| 25 Jul 2017 -
Festivals
Cambridge Folk Festival 2017: 10 acts to see
The venerable veteran of the festival calendar returns for its 53rd edition – here’s our pick of the best acts on offer this year. Read more »| 25 Jul 2017 -
New Music
Stephen McLaren – I Sing To You (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new track from Edinburgh-based solo artist Stephen McLaren Read more »| 25 Jul 2017 -
Interviews
The Pride of Manchester: DJ Paulette Interviewed
We speak to DJ Paulette about her residency at The Haçienda and about her return to Manchester ahead of her appearance at Manchester Pride this August Read more »| 25 Jul 2017