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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InterviewsMHF Live: Talking about mental health with music
We speak to Hannah Currie, Solareye, Be Charlotte and The Spook School about MHF Live, a new project that hopes to inspire events that encourage conversations about mental health Read more »| 10 Dec 2018 -
ReviewsSelling – On Reflection
A striking attention to detail ensures On Reflection will be a record that you're drawn back to again and again Read more »| 10 Dec 2018 -
PlaylistsBig Joanie: Under the Influence
Ahead of their appearance at Kid Canaveral's Christmas Baubles, London's Big Joanie talk us through the records that have influenced their debut album, Sistahs Read more »| 10 Dec 2018 -
Live Music
Book Yer Ane Fest @ Abertay Student Centre, Dundee, 30 Nov-2 Dec
Book Yer Ane Fest is much more than a DIY punk festival – it's the coming together of a community of music lovers with a desire to bring about positive change Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
Reviews
Van Morrison – The Prophet Speaks
Van Morrison's 40th studio album, and fifth since 2016, is another collection of jazz and blues; standards and originals, they're all as one now for Van the Man Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
Interviews
Natural Women: All Saints on friendship and new album Testament
We chat to Shaznay Lewis, Melanie Blatt and Natalie and Nicole Appleton, aka All Saints, about their latest album Testament and the importance of friendship Read more »| 07 Dec 2018
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OpinionPrimavera Sound's diverse 2019 line-up shames most UK festivals
With Primavera Sound's recently announced 2019 line-up, The New Normal is here, and it's time for the UK – and indie rock dudes – to catch up Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
News
Sock 'n' Roll: Christmas gift socks that are also gig tickets
Sick of getting socks for Christmas? This year those stocking fillers will let you walk into some of Scotland's biggest gigs! Read more »| 06 Dec 2018 -
Music Videos
Jamie Sutherland – Falling Down (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Falling Down, the new single from Broken Records' Jamie Sutherland Read more »| 06 Dec 2018 -
OpinionThe Skinny's Top 50 Albums of 2018
After another barnstorming year for new music, our dedicated music team have selected their favourite 50 albums of the year Read more »| 05 Dec 2018 -
Reviews
Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert – Ghost Stories for Christmas
Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert enter the festive fray on formidable form with a sobering and intoxicating Christmas album Read more »| 05 Dec 2018 -
News
Eurosonic Noorderslag 2019 announces final line-up
Joining Free Love, Pip Blom, Boy Azooga and Flohio, the final 20 acts for the 2019 edition of The Netherland's Eurosonic Noorderslag festival have been announced Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
Live Music
Unknown Mortal Orchestra @ SWG3, Glasgow, 26 Nov
Unknown Mortal Orchestra's vibrant set at SWG3 sees the band go Super Saiyan, for better and worse Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
Live Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 4-10 Dec
As December gets well and truly underway, Christmas parties are starting to take place across the country with festive gigs this week in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
Live Music
Julia Jacklin @ YES, Manchester, 28 Nov
Sydney's premier purveyor of lovelorn confessionals plays a low-key basement show as she gears up for a huge 2019 Read more »| 04 Dec 2018