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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Live MusicRichard Dawson @ CCA, Glasgow, 27 Nov
Disarming, comforting and as unorthodox as you'd hope for; Richard Dawson is on fine form performing cuts from his latest record, 2020 Read more »| 04 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicWhitney @ QMU, Glasgow, 27 Nov
Whitney certainly sound near-perfect tonight, but with a relentless autumn schedule and a little tour fatigue, the show fails to really spark to life at any point Read more »| 04 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicThe Chemical Brothers @ The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 23 Nov
The Chemical Brothers bring their grandest production to date to Glasgow, stacked with smoke machines, lasers, inflatable balls and blazing lights Read more »| 04 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicThe Twilight Sad @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 30 Nov
Everyone seems to appreciate what a special moment this is for The Twilight Sad tonight, and none moreso than vocalist James Graham Read more »| 04 Dec 2019 -
Live MusicSigrid @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 26 Nov
Tonight at the Usher Hall, Sigrid proves to be about as good a gateway drug to the world of live music as it’s possible to get Read more »| 03 Dec 2019 -
InterviewsJoesef on making a connection with his debut EP
Scotland’s next hope for pop superstardom, Joesef talks humble beginnings, connecting with listeners, and the importance of honesty Read more »| 03 Dec 2019
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Live MusicTegan and Sara @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 19 Nov
The Canadian duo lay bare their teenage years in endearing, and slightly frustrating, fashion Read more »| 29 Nov 2019 -
Live MusicHayden Thorpe @ Stereo, Glasgow, 25 Nov
Powerful vocals feel steeped in sadness, as Hayden Thorpe delivers moments of beauty in a somewhat subdued performance Read more »| 28 Nov 2019 -
Live MusicThe Great Western Festival, Glasgow, 23 Nov
We don our finest raincoats and hit the slippery streets of Maryhill for the debut edition of the Great Western Festival Read more »| 28 Nov 2019 -
ReviewsLung Dart – Slouching Towards Meridian
Lung Dart's Slouching Towards Meridian contains moments of beauty; they’re just often a bit too fleeting Read more »| 28 Nov 2019 -
Live MusicFontaines D.C. @ SWG3, Glasgow, 21 Nov
Despite some recurring sound issues, Fontaines D.C.’s latest Scottish show at SWG3 is an excellent showcase of their talents Read more »| 28 Nov 2019 -
NewsTRNSMT's 2020 line-up: Stale, pale and male
As TRNSMT announce the first wave of acts for its 2020 edition, the festival's line-up fails to show any improvements on past criticisms Read more »| 27 Nov 2019 -
OpinionScottish AOTY: The Twilight Sad – It Won/t Be Like This All the Time
The Twilight Sad's fifth album is heartbreaking and heartwarming, specific in detail and inclusive in scope. But, more than anything, it's honest Read more »| 27 Nov 2019 -
OpinionThe Skinny's Scottish Albums of 2019
With some truly excellent music coming out of Scotland in 2019, we asked our music team to whittle it down and pick their favourites – here's the top ten Read more »| 27 Nov 2019 -
Live MusicBat for Lashes @ Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 23 Nov
Natasha Khan strips back the sound of latest album Lost Girls for an intimate and occasionally spooky show in Edinburgh Read more »| 26 Nov 2019