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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ReviewsSpare Snare – Sounds
Recorded to tape by Steve Albini at chem19 recording studio, Spare Snare's Sounds is the perfect introduction and retrospective to a band of real cultural significance Read more »| 18 Jul 2018 -
ReviewsSuicideyear – Color the Weather
Color the Weather proves that 808 cowbell trills aren't a crutch and showcases James Prudhomme's ability to adapt and refine his style in new innovative ways Read more »| 18 Jul 2018 -
News
Scottish Alternative Music Awards Returns for 2018
Scotland’s annual celebration of alternative music returns for its ninth edition, with dates and the first details of this year's ceremony announced Read more »| 18 Jul 2018 -
Live MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 17-23 Jul
With two massive gigs at Edinburgh Castle, a trio of metal bands hitting the central belt and Lost Map celebrating their 5th birthday there's something for everyone this week Read more »| 17 Jul 2018 -
Interviews
Edinburgh duo Chuchoter on EP Pieces
Ahead of releasing their new EP Pieces, we speak to Edinburgh duo Chuchoter about their writing process, feminism and making their gigs safe spaces Read more »| 17 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
Ty Segall & White Fence – Joy
The new collaboration from the foremost disseminators of psych and garage rock is breezy and fun, but also slight and sadly filled with less exciting ideas than their previous joint project Read more »| 16 Jul 2018
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Reviews
The Internet – Hive Mind
The Internet return with their fourth studio album Hive Mind, proving that while the world goes to shit we can still have a good time Read more »| 16 Jul 2018 -
New Music
Matt Calvert – 12051 (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Matt Calvert of Three Trapped Tiger's dreamy new single, 12051 Read more »| 13 Jul 2018 -
InterviewsThe Stars Align: EH-FM radio station launches in Edinburgh
With regular programming set to start broadcasting out of Edinburgh's Summerhall on 17 July, we speak to EH-FM about what we can expect from the city's new multimedia radio platform Read more »| 13 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
Kelburn Garden Party 2018: Review
From boats on hillsides to art installations and loads of great music paired with probably too much sun, The Skinny, once again, have a bloody great time at Kelburn Garden Party Read more »| 12 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
Lotic – Power
There is an inherent power embedded within Lotic's debut album of the same name, one that explores the conceptual recesses in vital fashion Read more »| 12 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
Make-That-A-Take Records @ Conroy's Basement, Dundee, 7 Jul
Make-That-A-Take Records bring a trio of acoustic acts to Conroy's Basement topped off with a palette cleansing and riff-heavy set from Dundee band Indica Read more »| 11 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
TRNSMT: The Killers @ Glasgow Green, 8 Jul
The Killers top day five of 2018's TRNSMT festival at Glasgow Green with gusto Read more »| 11 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
Smokescreens – Used To Yesterday
A faultless addition to Slumberland Records, Smokescreens' Used To Yesterday is indie pop as it should be: melodic, lyrically astute, bittersweet and catchy as hell Read more »| 11 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 10-16 Jul
The Spook School, Spinning Coin, DTHPDL and Man of Moon all play Leith Depot, Love Letters zine launches in Glasgow and there's the ideal excuse to get out of the city with two top festival picks Read more »| 10 Jul 2018