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 MusicDan Deacon @ Classic Grand, Glasgow, 1 Feb
The uncategorizable synth-wizard brings his new album to Glasgow with a barrage of dancing, high fives and brilliant tunes Read more »| 04 Feb 2020 -
Live MusicAwkward Family Portraits @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 30 Jan
Glasgow's Awkward Family Portraits take us back in time for a night of old time Rockabilly and Americana, making us feel as if we're at a secret 1920s prohibition party Read more »| 04 Feb 2020 -
Live MusicRoaming Roots Revue @ Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 27 Jan
Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire, accompanied by the likes of Lisa Hannigan, Craig Finn and Karine Polwart, offer a joyous if occasionally uninspiring tribute to Bruce Springsteen Read more »| 04 Feb 2020 -
Live MusicCloth @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 29 Jan
Cloth perform cuts from their captivating debut in support of Independent Venue Week, with Annie Booth in tow Read more »| 03 Feb 2020 -
InterviewsBikini Body on Pond Life: EP Premiere & interview
As we premiere their debut EP, new Edinburgh post-punk upstarts Bikini Body chat about their ramshackle process, being inspired by The Daily Mail and the perils of saying sorry via a parrot Read more »| 03 Feb 2020 -
InterviewsAngel Olsen on love, loss, and All Mirrors
Ahead of her show at Glasgow's Barrowlands on Valentine's Day, we catch up with Angel Olsen to discuss her latest album All Mirrors Read more »| 03 Feb 2020
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ReviewsEcho Machine – Instant Transmissions
The Dundee group's genre-bending debut is as dance-worthy as it is daring Read more »| 03 Feb 2020 -
FestivalsStag & Dagger Glasgow adds more bands to line-up
Ghostpoet, Just Mustard and Mush join the line-up for the Glasgow all-dayer Read more »| 31 Jan 2020 -
FestivalsKelburn Garden Party 2020: first acts announced
Max Cooper, Andrew Weatherall, Free Love, Swim School and Squiggles are among the first acts to be announced for the 2020 festival Read more »| 31 Jan 2020 -
Live MusicGiant Drag @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 28 Jan
After some time away from music, Annie Hardy is back with a newfound confidence as Giant Drag Read more »| 30 Jan 2020 -
ReviewsSquirrel Flower – I Was Born Swimming
A divination of self-love, I Was Born Swimming presents an exquisite journey back to distinct beginnings Read more »| 30 Jan 2020 -
ReviewsTORRES – Silver Tongue
Mackenzie Scott returns as TORRES with an album that is uncompromisingly her own Read more »| 30 Jan 2020 -
Live MusicCommon Holly @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 19 Jan
Montreal songwriter Brigitte Naggar, aka Common Holly, returns to The Hug & Pint for Celtic Connections, performing cuts from sublime sophomore record, When I Say To You Black Lightning Read more »| 29 Jan 2020 -
Live MusicThe Van T's @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 25 Jan
Tonight's line-up at King Tut's is full of skill and creativity, and shows that The Van T’s are fast becoming an accomplished and irresistible live act Read more »| 29 Jan 2020 -
InterviewsStaying Alive: Poliça's Channy Leaneagh
Channy Leaneagh on how a near-death experience inspired Poliça's most recent album, When We Stay Alive Read more »| 29 Jan 2020