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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ReviewsDesperate Journalist – In Search of the Miraculous
The London four-piece return with a transcendent new album that's the next stage in their evolution Read more »| 19 Feb 2019 -
FestivalsElectric Fields announces 2019 line-up
This year's edition of the festival is headed up by Metronomy, Frank Turner and Sleaford Mods Read more »| 19 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicThe Lemonheads @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 12 Feb
Evan Dando and co mine gold from their back catalogue tonight Read more »| 19 Feb 2019 -
Music VideosHeavy Rapids – Going Down (Video Premiere)
Watch the music video for Going Down by Glasgow four-piece Heavy Rapids Read more »| 19 Feb 2019 -
FestivalsTRNSMT 2019: Stormzy leads line-up
The likes of Kobi Onyame, Steve Mason, Years & Years, Snow Patrol, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Richard Ashcroft, Jess Glynne and George Ezra are also heading to Glasgow for TRNSMT 2019 Read more »| 18 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsMothers' Kristine Leschper on Render Another Ugly Method
We speak to Mothers' Kristine Leschper about her creative process, touring while unwell and the themes behind the band's latest collection of songs, Render Another Ugly Method Read more »| 18 Feb 2019
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ReviewsJulia Jacklin – Crushing
Julia Jacklin returns with a remarkable second album which explores the quietly devastating aspects of love and heartbreak Read more »| 18 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsJames Yorkston – The Route to the Harmonium
James Yorkston's latest solo album is a captivating listen that demands your attention Read more »| 18 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsRoute Master: James Yorkston on his new album
Eighteen years into a ferociously diverse career, James Yorkston returns to his solo roots for his most searingly personal album yet Read more »| 15 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicAnother Sky @ YES Basement, Manchester, 11 Feb
With a short seven song set, Another Sky impress the packed out Manchester venue, managing to sound unlike anyone else Read more »| 14 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 13-18 Feb
CHVRCHES, Nils Frahm, BODEGA and bis are just some of the stellar gigs happening across the central belt this week Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicWild Nothing @ YES, Manchester, 11 Feb
Jack Tatum brings the latest iteration of Wild Nothing to Manchester and continues to make the case for being one of the city's adopted musical sons Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicJohn Grant @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 10 Feb
John Grant offers a mixed bag of songs from his back catalogue tonight, flitting between beautiful arrangements and headache-inducing sounds Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
New MusicEmma Pollock on Help Musicians Scotland's Creative Programme
Emma Pollock speaks to Help Musicians Scotland about the highs and lows she's gone through since her launching her music career in 1994 Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsHoliday Ghosts – West Bay Playroom
The sprightly, jukebox days of rock'n'roll are given a cheeky, 21st century makeover on Holiday Ghosts’ sophomore album West Bay Playroom Read more »| 13 Feb 2019