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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InterviewsSlowdive's Simon Scott on their return to touring
Ahead of shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh as part of a tour celebrating their fifth studio album, Everything Is Alive, we catch up with Slowdive drummer Simon Scott Read more »| 02 Feb 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Silvi
Ahead of releasing her latest single Visions, we catch up with West Lothian alt-pop artist Silvi to find out more Read more »| 01 Feb 2024 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: February 2024
We are so ready for February – there's great new music this month from Savage Mansion, George Demure, Aurora Engine, El Ghoul and more Read more »| 01 Feb 2024 -
Live MusicMargo Price @ Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 27 Jan
Nashville singer-songwriter Margo Price is caught between two worlds in her show at Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket Read more »| 30 Jan 2024 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: February 2024
February brings shows from Alison Goldfrapp, Slowdive, Zara Larsson and billy woods, as well as a clutch of exciting local gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh Read more »| 30 Jan 2024 -
Live MusicThe Orb @ La Belle Angele, Edinburgh, 26 Jan
The nostalgia goggles are firmly fixed for an evening pitched halfway between the rave and the comedown Read more »| 29 Jan 2024
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Live MusicCallum Easter TV Special @ Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, 25 Jan
Burns, bagpipes and bike chases somehow make sense in the wonderful and frightening world of Callum Easter Read more »| 29 Jan 2024 -
ReviewsThe Last Dinner Party – Prelude to Ecstasy
The Last Dinner Party bring the best musical and literary influences to a feast for the end of the world, resulting in a renaissance album that leaves us wanting more Read more »| 29 Jan 2024 -
Live MusicJ Mahon @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 23 Jan
While a storm rages outside, inside there’s a sense that the lightning which J Mahon brings to the stage needs a few like-minded thunderbolts to take it to the next level Read more »| 26 Jan 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... naafi
Following the release of their debut single, Magnolia, we catch up with Glasgow DJ and producer naafi Read more »| 25 Jan 2024 -
Live MusicRoaming Roots Revue @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 20 Jan
Roddy Hart and friends – complete with orchestral accompaniment – start the new year with a show of Scottish strength at this year's Celtic Connections festival Read more »| 23 Jan 2024 -
Live MusicOK PAL Records MAP Fundraiser @ Lost In Leith, Edinburgh, 20 Jan
Raising much-needed funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians, OK Pal Records bring a very special night of live music and DJs to Lost In Leith Read more »| 23 Jan 2024 -
ReviewsAlkaline Trio – Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs
Alkaline Trio return with their tenth album. Have they succeeded in reigniting? Or is this just a cold imitation of the AK3 of old? Read more »| 23 Jan 2024 -
ReviewsCourting – New Last Name
Although Courting embrace noisy new instrumentation on New Last Name, making it fun and energetic, it sadly fails to match the impact and charm of their debut Read more »| 23 Jan 2024 -
ReviewsKaty Kirby – Blue Raspberry
On Blue Raspberry, Katy Kirby is funny, scathing and full of clarity about her personal epiphanies Read more »| 23 Jan 2024