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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ReviewsDame Area – Toda la verdad sobre Dame Area
On their latest album, the Barcelona duo push on in all the right ways, adding further complexity to their sound but never losing their fundamental breakneck intensity Read more »| 10 Sep 2024 -
ReviewsGia Ford – Transparent Things
Gia Ford demands to be both seen and heard on her vivid debut album Transparent Things Read more »| 09 Sep 2024 -
ReviewsNilüfer Yanya – My Method Actor
Nilüfer Yanya's third album My Method Actor cements her status as one of most exciting voices of her generation Read more »| 09 Sep 2024 -
New MusicLUSA – The Colour of Space track-by-track
Following the release of his debut album as LUSA, Niteworks' Innes Strachan talks us through The Colour of Space track by track Read more »| 06 Sep 2024 -
Live MusicEdinburgh Psych Fest 2024: The review
The second year of Edinburgh Psych Fest is the survey of a musical scene with tendrils extending everywhere, and a triumph for the gang who put it together Read more »| 06 Sep 2024 -
ReviewsHinds – Viva Hinds
The latest from Madrid indie-rockers Hinds, Viva Hinds celebrates life, love, lust, and band survival Read more »| 05 Sep 2024
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InterviewsSpotlight On... Boab
Ahead of releasing Open Wider the Door, his debut solo record as Boab, we catch up with Sweaty Palms frontman Robbie Houston to find out more Read more »| 05 Sep 2024 -
ArtHidden Door moves to Maybury paper factory for 2025
Hidden Door have announced their 2025 home – a vast former paper factory in Maybury in the west of Edinburgh – with a launch party at the venue this autumn Read more »| 05 Sep 2024 -
FilmWatch the trailer for Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands
Since Yesterday – the new documentary celebrating the Scottish girl bands who should be on every young music fan's walls but aren’t – gets a new trailer ahead of its UK cinema release and tour Read more »| 04 Sep 2024 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: September 2024
In September's Scottish gig guide, Sonica, Outwith and Freakender festivals return, plus visits from Chappell Roan, Gossip and American Football Read more »| 04 Sep 2024 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: September 2024
Summer is over and September is overwhelming for new Scottish music. We celebrate releases from Hen Hoose, Joe Hearty, LUSA, Zerrin and more! Read more »| 03 Sep 2024 -
ReviewsFat Dog – WOOF.
WOOF. is an intense, joyful introduction to South London genre-smashers Fat Dog Read more »| 02 Sep 2024 -
ReviewsMJ Lenderman – Manning Fireworks
While nothing is quite so charmingly ramshackle as anything found on Boat Songs, Manning Fireworks is still some of the best indie rock music around Read more »| 02 Sep 2024 -
ReviewsThe Dare – What's Wrong With New York?
Sonic debauchery laced with moments of introspection, The Dare’s debut is worth the hype Read more »| 02 Sep 2024 -
ReviewsNala Sinephro – Endlessness
Nala Sinephro returns with Endlessness, an ambient jazz record that explores the cosmic cycle of existence Read more »| 02 Sep 2024