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 MusicCHVRCHES @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 16 Feb
CHVRCHES give it everything tonight at their biggest hometown headline show to date, with their gusto and the catchiness of their tunes making up for poor sound quality Read more »| 20 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicHer's @ Band on the Wall, Manchester, 15 Feb
Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading serve up a setlist split across their two albums, delivered with heart and low-key affability Read more »| 20 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicStart to End: Jeff Buckley's Grace @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 15 Feb
Start to End hit the capital in the feels with their take on Jeff Buckley's Grace Read more »| 20 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsDesperate Journalist – In Search of the Miraculous
The London four-piece return with a transcendent new album that's the next stage in their evolution Read more »| 19 Feb 2019 -
FestivalsElectric Fields announces 2019 line-up
This year's edition of the festival is headed up by Metronomy, Frank Turner and Sleaford Mods Read more »| 19 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicThe Lemonheads @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 12 Feb
Evan Dando and co mine gold from their back catalogue tonight Read more »| 19 Feb 2019
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Music VideosHeavy Rapids – Going Down (Video Premiere)
Watch the music video for Going Down by Glasgow four-piece Heavy Rapids Read more »| 19 Feb 2019 -
FestivalsTRNSMT 2019: Stormzy leads line-up
The likes of Kobi Onyame, Steve Mason, Years & Years, Snow Patrol, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Richard Ashcroft, Jess Glynne and George Ezra are also heading to Glasgow for TRNSMT 2019 Read more »| 18 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsMothers' Kristine Leschper on Render Another Ugly Method
We speak to Mothers' Kristine Leschper about her creative process, touring while unwell and the themes behind the band's latest collection of songs, Render Another Ugly Method Read more »| 18 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsJulia Jacklin – Crushing
Julia Jacklin returns with a remarkable second album which explores the quietly devastating aspects of love and heartbreak Read more »| 18 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsJames Yorkston – The Route to the Harmonium
James Yorkston's latest solo album is a captivating listen that demands your attention Read more »| 18 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsRoute Master: James Yorkston on his new album
Eighteen years into a ferociously diverse career, James Yorkston returns to his solo roots for his most searingly personal album yet Read more »| 15 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicAnother Sky @ YES Basement, Manchester, 11 Feb
With a short seven song set, Another Sky impress the packed out Manchester venue, managing to sound unlike anyone else Read more »| 14 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 13-18 Feb
CHVRCHES, Nils Frahm, BODEGA and bis are just some of the stellar gigs happening across the central belt this week Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicWild Nothing @ YES, Manchester, 11 Feb
Jack Tatum brings the latest iteration of Wild Nothing to Manchester and continues to make the case for being one of the city's adopted musical sons Read more »| 13 Feb 2019