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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InterviewsFranz Ferdinand on their rebirth and new album
It's been 14 years since Franz Ferdinand burst into the mainstream with Take Me Out. Now the acclaimed Glasgow band are back with their fifth album and two new members. The Skinny sits down with them to ask how they've stayed at the top for so long Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
ReviewsPalmbomen II – Memories of Cindy
Memories of Cindy passes like a soothing, aesthetically consistent train journey, with little detail standing out Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
FestivalsThe Great Escape, End of the Road, Parklife reveal line-up details
TGE lines up 100 new acts including an exciting Scottish contingent; Vampire Weekend top the EOTR bill, and Parklife announce a typically eclectic line-up Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
ReviewsChris Dave and the Drumhedz – Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
Superstar jazz drummer Chris Dave's new album is full to the brim with guest contributions from the likes of Anderson .Paak, SiR and Bilal Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Festivals
Kelburn Garden Party reveal first acts for 2018
Ibibio Sound Machine, Goldie and the 2 Bears project of Hot Chip's Joe Goddard all feature on the 2018 Kelburn Garden Party line-up Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
News
Soma Records announce free Soma Skool in Glasgow
The label team up with SWG3 and a pair of electronic music learning hubs for a free chance to learn about the industry Read more »| 01 Feb 2018
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New Music
Redolent – Dantercepies (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Edinburgh four-piece Redolent's new single Dantercepies Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Reviews
Anna Burch – Quit the Curse
A record full of catchy pop tunes and little curveballs, Anna Burch's Quit the Curse is a mature, confident debut Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
News
Chvrches share new single Get Out
The Glasgow trio have released Get Out, their first single in two years. Have a listen... Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Live Music
Start to End: John Martyn's Solid Air @ Òran Mór, Glasgow, 23 Jan
Glasgow's Start to End collective deliver an at times tear-jerking performance of John Martyn's Solid Air with Sam West's rich vocals the perfect match Read more »| 31 Jan 2018 -
Live Music
Sister John @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 28 Jan
Tonight's show sadly isn't flawless, but Sister John put as much love into what they do as any other band on any Glasgow stage tonight Read more »| 31 Jan 2018 -
Live Music
Lord Huron @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 27 Jan
The US indie-folk outfit show themselves to be on the cusp of greatness in this Celtic Connections show Read more »| 31 Jan 2018 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 31 Jan - 5 Feb
Our guide to the best of the week's gigs, with more Celtic Connections shows in Glasgow and a host of Independent Venue Week gigs in Edinburgh Read more »| 31 Jan 2018 -
Live Music
Roaming Roots Revue @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 26 Jan
The Roaming Roots Revue celebrates its sixth anniversary by presenting highlights of the late, great Tom Petty’s back catalogue in spectacular fashion Read more »| 30 Jan 2018 -
New Music
Bad Pop – On Your Own (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new single On Your Own from Canadian trio, Bad Pop Read more »| 30 Jan 2018