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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InterviewsRev Magnetic's Luke Sutherland on Versus Universe
Luke Sutherland, the imagination behind new project Rev Magnetic, talks about writer’s block, feeling like an anomaly and Versus Universe Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
ReviewsBig Thief – U.F.O.F.
Big Thief lead us gently from the beaten path and into the unknown with U.F.O.F., a hypnotic third offering that showcases their courage and chemistry Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
ReviewsPatience – Dizzy Spells
Roxanne Clifford's debut album as Patience, Dizzy Spells is a bright yet bittersweet collection of 80s-inspired dancefloor tunes Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
Live MusicEdinburgh and Glasgow May Gig Highlights
Interpol, Dream Wife, Honeyblood, Confidence Man, Wu-Tang Clan, The Beths, Oh Sees and Big Thief are all set to play Scotland this May Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
Live MusicRufus Wainwright @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 25 Apr
Avoiding any obvious career highlights, Rufus Wainwright draws the main focus tonight to his second album Poses, celebrating a 20 year long career Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
Live MusicLoyle Carner @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 28 Apr
It's clear from tonight's performance that Loyle Carner has the presence and intelligence for big things, and he won’t forget his mum when they arrive Read more »| 01 May 2019
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Live MusicNouvelle Vague @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 26 Apr
French outfit Nouvelle Vague celebrate their 15th anniversary, proving that there's beauty in everything, if you look close enough Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
ReviewsVampire Weekend – Father of the Bride
A giddy, sprawling fourth record, Father of the Bride heralds the dawn of a new era for Vampire Weekend Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
ReviewsHamish Hawk – Laziest River EP
Laziest River is perhaps Hamish Hawk’s most honest venture yet, and a testament to his versatility as an artist Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
ReviewsThe Ninth Wave – Infancy Part 1
Defying convention at every turn, part one of The Ninth Wave’s two-part debut album continues to grow their multifarious sound Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
NewsThe SAY Award 2019: Submit your favourite Scottish album
It's your chance to give your favourite Scottish album of the past year a shout out, as submissions open for the 2019 SAY Award Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
InterviewsCommunity Spirit: Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers on Better Oblivion Community Center
Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst provide musical refuge from the world’s end with their melancholic collaboration and unintentional surprise album Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
InterviewsTravelling Man: Hamish Hawk on Laziest River
We speak to Hamish Hawk about the adventures and misadventures that led to the release of his new, piano-led collection of "away from home" songs, Laziest River Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
New Musicwojtek the bear – tonic youth (video premiere)
Watch the Kris Boyle-directed music video for tonic youth, the latest single from wojtek the bear Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
InterviewsTacocat's Emily Nokes on This Mess is a Place
In a world where the next bout of US elections is starting to ramp up, we talk friendship, community and happiness with Tacocat's Emily Nokes Read more »| 30 Apr 2019