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 MusicNada Surf @ Academy 3, Manchester, 13 Mar
The indie-rock stalwarts squeeze in one last career-spanning masterclass as the walls close in on their European tour Read more »| 18 Mar 2020 -
NewsBandcamp waive fees on sales this Friday
Friday 20 March could be the perfect time to buy that single, EP, album, T-shirt, mug or sticker pack you've been eyeing up as Bandcamp waive their revenue shares for 24 hours Read more »| 18 Mar 2020 -
New MusicBlack Tiles – Leave (Track Premiere)
Listen to Leave, the brand new single from Aberdeen post-punks Black Tiles Read more »| 18 Mar 2020 -
Live MusicLive Gig Streaming Calendar
With many gigs being cancelled, bands and artists are turning to streaming live shows from their flats and studios – here's what we know is happening and how you can watch Read more »| 17 Mar 2020 -
ReviewsTOKiMONSTA – Oasis Nocturno
While Oasis Nocturno is undoubtedly a pleasant experience, it might not stick with you very long Read more »| 17 Mar 2020 -
New MusicPeter Johnstone – Yoko Ono (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Yoko Ono, the title track for Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Peter Johnstone's latest EP Read more »| 17 Mar 2020
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Live MusicTurnover @ The Garage, Glasgow, 9 Mar
Bringing the easy-going jazz melodies of last year's Altogether to Scottish soil, Turnover return for another clinical, professional display Read more »| 17 Mar 2020 -
Live MusicElvis Costello @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 10 Mar
He's a little slow to start, but the depth of Elvis Costello's talent is evident by the end of the night Read more »| 17 Mar 2020 -
Live MusicArlo Parks @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 10 Mar
While she might not have the most comprehensive of back catalogues, there's definitely some star quality on show tonight from Arlo Parks Read more »| 16 Mar 2020 -
Live MusicBlanck Mass @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 12 Mar
Blanck Mass manages to find the sweet spot between a rave and the sonic equivalent of a dystopian future Read more »| 16 Mar 2020 -
NewsCoronavirus: Support for artists and creatives
Some advice and information on support for artists and creatives affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in Scotland Read more »| 16 Mar 2020 -
NewsCoronavirus: event cancellations and venue closures
A rolling guide to the events and festivals across Scotland affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak Read more »| 13 Mar 2020 -
Live MusicKing Creosote @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 7 Mar
King Creosote brings the critically acclaimed From Scotland With Love tour back to the Usher Hall Read more »| 12 Mar 2020 -
ReviewsNazar – Guerilla
On Guerilla, the Manchester-based Angolan DJ and producer succeeds in delivering an aural interpretation of both the physical and emotional trauma attached to conflict Read more »| 12 Mar 2020 -
FestivalsThe evolution of sound system culture
As festivals get ready to celebrate weighty bass music around the world, we sit down with the Scottish branch of sound system culture to find out more Read more »| 12 Mar 2020