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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NewsThe 1975 to headline Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019
Joining The Cure and Foo Fighters, The 1975 have been announced as the third headliner for Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019 Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
OpinionAlbums of 2018 (#10): Nils Frahm – All Melody
Nils Frahm's seventh studio album, All Melody, may be his masterwork, at once a beautiful mood piece and a collection of danceable barnstormers Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
Ms. Lauryn Hill @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 23 Nov
Despite poor time management and some slightly garbled moments, getting a 75 minute set from Lauryn Hill featuring a couple of Fugees classics feels like a win at this stage Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
Reviews
Jeff Tweedy – WARM
Jeff Tweedy's latest album offers a welcome dose of head and heart at a time when both ought to be celebrated a little more Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
OpinionAn Aidan Moffat Christmas
From indisputable classics to racy novelties, from pure soul filth to new wave disco, Aidan Moffat tells us about his favourite Christmas songs and why he loves the season so much Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
Reviews
Strike the Colours – Flock
Haunting pop hooks abound in this continuously inventive 'labour of love' from four veterans of the Scottish music scene. Read more »| 26 Nov 2018
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Opinion2018 in Scottish Music
In what has been an eventful 2018, The Skinny takes a look back at the year in Scottish music with all its highs and lows Read more »| 23 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
Basement & Joyce Manor @ The Garage, Glasgow, 18 Nov
Although both bands carry differing styles from within the same scene, Joyce Manor and Basement come together to create a cracking co-headlined night of anthemic alternative tunes Read more »| 23 Nov 2018 -
Interviews
Anger and Joy: Dream Nails on feminism and punk rock
Aside from casting spells through their music and hexing the patriarchy, we talk to Dream Nails about what it means to be DIY, the importance of self-care and promoting inclusion in music Read more »| 23 Nov 2018 -
InterviewsMichael Timmons on his breakthrough year and The Twilight Sad
We speak to Glasgow singer-songwriter Michael Timmons about his breakthrough year that’s about to get even busier as he embarks on a European tour in support of The Twilight Sad Read more »| 22 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
We Were Promised Jetpacks @ The Biscuit Factory, Edinburgh, 17 Nov
While the lack of an encore and the absence of certain songs leaves the night on a note of anticlimax, the raw energy and power of the previous hour-and-a-half is undeniable Read more »| 22 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
Courtney Barnett @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 20 Nov
Courtney Barnett plays a solid mix of old and new songs tonight and seems to be really enjoying herself onstage, bouncing around, effortlessly pulling off the rock star persona Read more »| 22 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 21-26 Nov
Another busy week of music wraps its arms around the central belt, with Lauryn Hill, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Christine and the Queens, Shame and Sunflower Bean all paying us a visit Read more »| 21 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
Metric @ The Ritz, Manchester, 19 Nov
As they celebrate twenty years together, Metric are at their most crowd-pleasing tonight in Manchester Read more »| 21 Nov 2018 -
Reviews
Calexico – The Black Light (20th Anniversary Edition)
Calexico's first big statement, The Black Light, celebrates its 20th anniversary and continues to inspire devotion. It's just a pity Breaking Bad wasn't around in 1998 Read more »| 21 Nov 2018