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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NewsThe SAY Award: 2026 shortlist announced
The ten albums shortlisted for this year's Scottish Album of the Year Award have been announced, with records by Boards of Canada, Swim School and the late Heir of the Cursed among the eclectic lineup Read more »| 15 Oct 2026 -
InterviewsEdinburgh's Sociograss on music and community
We catch up with Edinburgh bluegrass outfit Sociograss to talk about their new album and the beautifully rare community they've managed to build at their Sunday sessions Read more »| 15 Oct 2026 -
ReviewsThe Mary Wallopers – Paddywhackery
The Mary Wallopers latest album Paddywhackery is proof that the indomitable spirit of Irish folk is in good hands Read more »| 14 Oct 2026 -
ReviewsACTRESS – Radical Frame
Radical Frame is a brilliant continuation of ACTRESS’ elastic experimentations Read more »| 14 Oct 2026 -
ArtThe Skinny: Back from the Brink
With The Skinny almost closing last month, it got people in our community talking about the health and significance of local arts journalism. We speak to some of the organisations that had incisive things to say on the subject Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
ReviewsStanding on the Corner – II
The New York collective’s long-awaited return is more refined, but still carries the loose brilliance that made them such a vital force Read more »| 13 Oct 2026
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ReviewsThe Tubs – Hard Life
On their latest album, The Tubs have picked up where they left off, fusing upbeat backings with honest musings about modern London living Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
ReviewsSpace Afrika – Quiet Storm
Despite being named after a late-night radio format, Space Afrika's third album is far from easy listening Read more »| 08 Oct 2026 -
ReviewsPenelope Isles – 3
The Wolter siblings return, now as a three-piece, with a handsome and hypnotic third record Read more »| 08 Oct 2026 -
ReviewsBlondshell – Violins
On her latest album as Blondshell, Sabrina Teitelbaum is more focused than ever on how her sense of self has evolved Read more »| 07 Oct 2026 -
ReviewsBoth Hands – Be Like a Mountain in a Moonlit Way
Edinburgh duo Both Hands blend beats and lyrical treats on their debut album Read more »| 06 Oct 2026 -
Interviewscorto.alto on friendship and collaboration
On the day of his EIF show, Liam Shortall, aka corto.alto, joins us in the artist's studios above The Skinny office to talk about the spirit of friendship and collaboration that runs through his new album, SOME SMALL FORTUNE Read more »| 06 Oct 2026 -
Live MusicEarl Sweatshirt + MIKE @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 25 Sep
Two of the premier lyricists in modern hip-hop, Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE, bring a fun but sadly not special night to the Academy in Glasgow Read more »| 03 Sep 2026 -
Live MusicFree Love @ Leith FAB Cricket Club, Edinburgh, 26 Aug
The final Howlin' Fringe show at the Leith FAB Cricket Club proves that Free Love remain, perhaps, the best to have ever done it Read more »| 03 Sep 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Sin Clair
With her debut singles out at the end of this week, and a launch show at La Cheetah tonight, we catch up with Millie Kidd, aka Sin Clair Read more »| 03 Sep 2026