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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ReviewsJulien Baker – Turn Out the Lights
Julien Baker's new album is universal in scope, although at times it becomes somewhat claustrophobic Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Live MusicSt. Vincent @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 18 Oct
With nothing more than a backing track for company, tonight's performance revolves around St. Vincent, who sits at the centre of her own solar system Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Tv RadioListen to Stranger Things 2's synthtastic soundtrack
Have a listen to Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein's dreamy and nightmarish score to Stranger Things season 2 Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Frightened Rabbit with the RSNO @ Paisley Abbey, 17 Oct
Frightened Rabbit round off a year-and-a-half of hard work in support of their fifth studio album, with an incredible sold-out show with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in the stunning surrounds of Paisley Abbey Read more »| 20 Oct 2017 -
Playlists
The LaFontaines: Under the Influence
With The LaFontaines' sophomore record – Common Problem – about to drop, the band let us in on some of the artists, albums and songs that helped inform the record Read more »| 20 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
Flat Worms – Flat Worms
Flat Worms' self-titled debut is an energetic and accomplished debut from a group of highly-seasoned musicians Read more »| 19 Oct 2017
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Tv Radio
Stranger Things: Two soundtrack albums set for release
Ahead of Stranger Things season 2, Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein release the music for the new series this weekend, with a compilation of 80s hits heard in the show to follow Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
ReviewsBlue Rose Code – The Water of Leith
The Water of Leith is an ode to forgiveness, to letting go of the past and holding on to hope – it's an astonishingly accomplished, pure and sincere record Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Flat Worms @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 15 Oct
Although Flat Worms are a touch flat in stage presence, there’s no denying this promising three-piece bring a ferocity to their playing that leaves many of their post-punk peers in the shade Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
The Breeders @ Academy 2, Manchester, 17 Oct
Kim and Kelley Deal return to the UK in adventurous mood as they preface a first new album in a decade Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Emma Pollock / RM Hubbert @ Paisley Arts Centre, 15 Oct
Emma Pollock is endearing throughout tonight's performance, and RM Hubbert is on quick-witted top form in the cosy surrounds of Paisley Arts Centre Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
New Music
Francis Macdonald – Hamilton Mausoleum Suite (Video Premiere)
Watch the behind-the-scenes documentary-style video for Teenage Fanclub drummer Francis Macdonald's upcoming album, Hamilton Mausoleum Suite Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
Out Lines – Conflats
Kathryn Joseph, Marcus Mackay and The Twilight Sad's James Graham balance sadness with defiance on their Out Lines project Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
News
2017 MOBO Awards nominations announced
Grime star Stormzy leads the nominations this year with five nods, including best male, best album and best song Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Downtown Boys @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 13 Oct
Despite frontwoman Victoria Ruiz suffering from excruciating earache tonight, Downtown Boys are a truly formidable force Read more »| 17 Oct 2017