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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InterviewsArab Strap's Aidan Moffat on As Days Get Dark
Aidan Moffat talks to us about male fragility, optimism in spite of darkening days, and the return of Arab Strap Read more »| 01 Mar 2021 -
New MusicPost Coal Prom Queen – Wait, Wait! Dig! (premiere)
Listen to Wait, Wait! Dig!, the dancefloor-ready new single from dreampop duo Post Coal Prom Queen, fka L-space Read more »| 23 Feb 2021 -
ReviewsJulien Baker – Little Oblivions
Julien Baker's third album, Little Oblivions, is a record of often intense, sometimes perilously dark, self-reflection Read more »| 22 Feb 2021 -
ReviewsBlanck Mass – In Ferneaux
Benjamin John Power returns with a more reflective and hymnal take on the Blanck Mass sound Read more »| 22 Feb 2021 -
ReviewsMogwai – As the Love Continues
On new album As the Love Continues, Mogwai continue to build on – and experiment with – their bombastic sound Read more »| 18 Feb 2021 -
New MusicHamish Hawk – Caterpillar (live solo version, premiere)
Watch the live solo version of Caterpillar, the latest single from Edinburgh musician Hamish Hawk Read more »| 16 Feb 2021
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ReviewsDjango Django – Glowing In the Dark
Django Django's latest effort doesn’t fully shrug off the creeping sense of familiarity, but for the first time marks a real step forward for the four-piece Read more »| 11 Feb 2021 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Stuart Braithwaite
Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite tells us who he thinks is the worst, what last made him cry and which celebrity he thinks he could take in a fight Read more »| 10 Feb 2021 -
Reviewsslowthai – TYRON
The two sides to slowthai are explored on TYRON, allowing him time for some much-needed self-reflection after a turbulent year Read more »| 09 Feb 2021 -
InterviewsScotland's independent radio stations and the pandemic
We chat to some of the people behind Scotland's community radio stations to find out how they've been keeping the music scene connected during the pandemic Read more »| 04 Feb 2021 -
New MusicScottish new music round-up: February 2021
We make an attempt at unpacking the overstuffed musical suitcase that is February's new Scottish releases, featuring Randolph's Leap, Lizzie Reid and more Read more »| 04 Feb 2021 -
Music VideosTae Sup wi' a Fifer w/ Firestations, SHHE & more: video premiere
Watch the latest online episode of James Yorkston's Tae Sup wi' a Fifer, featuring performances from Firestations, SHHE, Brìghde Chaimbeul and Yorkston alongside the Second Hand Orchestra Read more »| 02 Feb 2021 -
OpinionBeat Connection: How radio helped me in 2020
Our music editor explains how her listening habits have changed in the past year, and how she's found comfort and connection through listening to the radio Read more »| 01 Feb 2021 -
New MusicRaveloe – Abalone (track premiere)
Watch the video for Abalone, the lead single from Glasgow-based artist Raveloe's debut EP, Notes and Dreams Read more »| 27 Jan 2021 -
New MusicElisabeth Elektra – I Am the Love (Elektra's Dance Mix)
Watch the video for I Am the Love (Elektra's Dance Mix), the latest single from Elisabeth Elektra's debut album to get a dance mix makeover Read more »| 21 Jan 2021