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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ReviewsAlexis Taylor – Beautiful Thing
Drawing from a number of influences, Beautiful Thing is a wondrous optimistic float through space Read more »| 16 Apr 2018 -
OpinionBoards of Canada's Music Has the Right to Children, 20 Years on
As Boards of Canada's debut album turns 20, we take a closer look at how Music Has the Right to Children is more relevant now than ever before Read more »| 16 Apr 2018 -
Live MusicCounterflows Festival 2018: The Review
Glasgow's experimental music and sound art festival returns with a typically diverse and exciting line-up Read more »| 16 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Porches @ Mono, Glasgow, 14 Apr
Porches bring a depth to their performance tonight, which does more than justice to their much-loved songs Read more »| 16 Apr 2018 -
ReviewsEyes of Others – Lust Unrequited EP
Edinburgh producer Eyes of Others joins forces with a transatlantic list of collaborators on a sugary, vivacious new EP Read more »| 16 Apr 2018 -
New Music
The Scottish Enlightenment – Fingers (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Fingers by The Scottish Enlightenment Read more »| 16 Apr 2018
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Live Music
The Sheepdogs @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 9 Apr
An abundance of vintage rock affection coupled with barrels of Canadian affability cannot help The Sheepdogs escape their copy and paste setlist Read more »| 16 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Little Comets @ Oran Mor, Glasgow, 11 Apr
In the basement of Glasgow’s Oran Mor, Newcastle’s Little Comets face down a talkative audience to deliver a set of indie pop gems with a social conscience Read more »| 16 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Nerina Pallot @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 10 Apr
Despite arriving on stage slightly later than planned, and performing a set that doesn't always land, Nerina Pallot's personality is the true star tonight Read more »| 16 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
The Vaccines @ Manchester Academy, 9 Apr
The Vaccines' infectious indie-rock turns the Academy into a whirlwind of high-energy partying and indie bangers Read more »| 13 Apr 2018 -
Reviews
Josh Rouse – Love in the Modern Age
Love in the Modern Age sees Josh Rouse reinventing himself again for an album full of great singles Read more »| 13 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Goat Girl @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 10 Apr
Goat Girl play a dark and gloomy set that fully captures the moodiness of their self-titled debut Read more »| 13 Apr 2018 -
Reviews
Josh T Pearson – The Straight Hits!
The Texas troubadour puts away the acoustic tornadoes and tries to connect with his funny bone. Sort of... Read more »| 13 Apr 2018 -
Interviews
We Deserve Love: Arcade Fire on defying backlash
After years spent untouchable at the top, Montreal's indie rock royalty saw the tide turn against them last summer. Will Butler discusses their arena bid to reclaim their crown Read more »| 13 Apr 2018 -
Interviews
Zoe Graham on songwriting, pop music & Wide Days
Ahead of her performance at this year's Wide Days showcase we catch up with Zoe Graham to talk songwriting, rivalry and the merits of pop music Read more »| 13 Apr 2018