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 MusicWill Varley @ Stereo, Glasgow, 19 Oct
Will Varley's lyrics resonate with the Stereo audience tonight as they raise their glasses to the performer, singing along to every word Read more »| 23 Oct 2018 -
Live MusicThe Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 17 Oct
The Brian Jonestown Massacre dish out the Kool-Aid at the Barrowlands tonight, and we all follow them hand-in-hand into sonic oblivion Read more »| 23 Oct 2018 -
ReviewsMicah P. Hinson and the Musicians of the Apocalypse – When I Shoot At You With Arrows, I Will Shoot To Destroy You
Micah P. Hinson doesn't eclipse past triumphs, but there is still much to be found within this bold offering, recorded live in the forests of Texas within 24 hours Read more »| 23 Oct 2018 -
Reviews
Eliza Shaddad – Future
Eliza Shaddad’s debut album Future is an earnest, pensive and prudent tour of her psyche, interwoven with a post-rock aura of nostalgia Read more »| 23 Oct 2018 -
News
The Cure to headline Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019
The Cure have been announced as the first headliner for Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019, playing their first Glasgow gig in more than 25 years Read more »| 22 Oct 2018 -
Live Music
Jack White @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 21 Oct
Jack White and his band play an epic two-and-a-half hour spectacle at the Usher Hall tonight, full of White Stripes hits galore and other surprises Read more »| 22 Oct 2018
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Live Music
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks @ SWG3, Glasgow, 18 Oct
With their main focus on latest album Sparkle Hard, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks are on top form tonight throwing in a few unexpected Pavement songs for good measure Read more »| 22 Oct 2018 -
Live MusicPuma Blue @ The Poetry Club, Glasgow, 18 Oct
Despite complaints of feeling unwell and a limited number of songs, Puma Blue gives a sultry yet tender performance tonight for a sold out Poetry Club Read more »| 22 Oct 2018 -
Reviews
Hellions – Rue
Pushing boundaries, breaking genres, defying structural conventions – Hellions continue right where they left off: in sparklingly, adventurous and purely theatrical fashion Read more »| 22 Oct 2018 -
Interviews
History Repeating: Lucy Dacus on Historian and boygenius
The Virginia singer-songwriter runs us through her banner year, from her critically-adored sophomore record to her collaboration with Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers Read more »| 17 Oct 2018 -
Live Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 16-22 Oct
Horror maestro John Carpenter, 'space pop' artist Jane Weaver, indie icons Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, electronic producer Jon Hopkins and ex-Talking Heads frontman David Byrne all feature in this week's top gig picks Read more »| 16 Oct 2018 -
Live Music
Black Peaks @ King Tuts, Glasgow, 14 Oct
With a brutal bagful of energy, Black Peaks pack their pulsating prog-rock into a crowded King Tut's Read more »| 16 Oct 2018 -
Live Music
Caro Emerald @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 13 Oct
Delivering a rich mix of soul and jazz, Caro Emerald shines bright as she takes the stage of the Usher Hall Read more »| 16 Oct 2018 -
Reviews
Neneh Cherry – Broken Politics
Neneh Cherry's fifth studio album, Broken Politics may not always seem like an urgent inquisition into our times, but it may encourage a sense of reflection Read more »| 15 Oct 2018 -
Reviews
MØ – Forever Neverland
Scandi electro-pop has never looked so good; MØ returns with her second full length album Forever Neverland four years after her debut Read more »| 15 Oct 2018