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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Live MusicSonica: Infinite Lives @ Tramway, Glasgow, 27 Oct
Robbie Thomson's Infinite Lives is a sensory delight and a product of copious craftsmanship – part creepy, part silly, and all weird Read more »| 30 Oct 2017 -
Live MusicLondon Grammar @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 24 Oct
The Usher Hall is full of emotion tonight as London Grammar fans sing their hearts out in a room full of heartfelt humility Read more »| 30 Oct 2017 -
ReviewsAdrian Crowley – Dark Eyed Messenger
The Irish singer's eighth album continues his fine recent run, augmented by the beautiful production of Thomas Bartlett; this is patient music, intelligently composed and painstakingly pieced together Read more »| 30 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Metallica @ The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 26 Oct
A brilliant performance and spectacle create an unforgettable night of heavy metal from one of the genre's heavyweights Read more »| 30 Oct 2017 -
News
Frightened Rabbit announce Midnight Organ Fight tour
To mark the tenth anniversary of Frightened Rabbit's acclaimed second album, The Midnight Organ Fight, the Selkirk band plan some shows where they will play the record in its entirety Read more »| 30 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
James Holden & The Animal Spirits – The Animal Spirits
James Holden returns with one of the most immersive albums of 2017 Read more »| 30 Oct 2017
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New Music
Living Body – Last Few True (Vessels Remix): Track Premiere
Listen to Vessels' remix of Last Few True by Living Body Read more »| 27 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
Daniele Luppi & Parquet Courts – MILANO
Less cinematic than Luppi’s previous work, MILANO is an intimate collection of snapshots about life in a certain place at a certain time. It’s insightful, invigorating and honest Read more »| 27 Oct 2017 -
Film
Young Fathers bring a fascinating film series to Filmhouse
Edinburgh trio Young Fathers have curated a vibrant season of knockout films as part of the cinema's ongoing House Guest series Read more »| 26 Oct 2017 -
News
Franz Ferdinand return with new album and UK tour
The Glasgow band’s new album Always Ascending will be released next year. Have a listen to the title track Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Manchester Orchestra @ The Garage, Glasgow, 22 Oct
The Garage stage quakes tonight at the noise unleashed by Manchester Orchestra who certainly know how to deliver a crescendo Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Acid Mothers Temple @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, 21 Oct
The otherworldly and psychedelic Acid Mothers Temple take over Sneaky's diminutive stage for an experimental experience not to be missed Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
Festivals
Celtic Connections: 2018 programme unveiled
Celtic Connections returns for its 25th anniversary edition with over 300 events in January and February 2018 Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Playlists
The 2 Bears: Ghost Selector playlist
Ahead of their appearance at elrow's Halloween party in Edinburgh, The 2 Bears get both weird and freaky as they select their favourite spooky tracks to get you in the mood Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
New MusicDed Rabbit – Pressure Pusher (Track Premiere)
Listen to Pressure Pusher, the new single from Edinburgh-based Ded Rabbit Read more »| 24 Oct 2017