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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ReviewsBoards of Canada – Inferno
The enigmatic brothers Boards of Canada warp space and time on their most sonically diverse offering yet Read more »| 26 May 2026 -
ReviewsThe Bug Club – Every Single Muscle
Embracing a diet closer to punk than their classic garage rock sound, Every Single Muscle comprises the same beautiful and raw poetry The Bug Club are adored for Read more »| 26 May 2026 -
ReviewsKurt Vile – Philadelphia's been good to me
Kurt Vile is more upbeat than ever on his excellent new album, Philadelphia’s been good to me – it could just be his best yet Read more »| 26 May 2026 -
Live MusicPinkPantheress @ SEC Centre, Glasgow, 23 May
PinkPantheress puts forth a sparkling case as British pop’s greatest young force in Glasgow, but tonight's show is hampered by a wonky venue choice Read more »| 25 May 2026 -
Live MusicDoja Cat @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 21 May
With surprisingly restrained staging and some utterly bonkers moments, tonight's show is confirmation that Doja Cat is an absolute rock star Read more »| 25 May 2026 -
Live MusicWarmduscher @ Classic Grand, Glasgow, 19 May
Tonight, Warmduscher orchestrate a space for both the serious and unserious to exist – and we’re caught in the synthesis of the two Read more »| 22 May 2026
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ReviewsBleachers – everyone for ten minutes
Jack Antonoff returns with the fifth Bleachers record – it can be overbearing, but when you reach its core, you come to respect Antonoff's long, earnest mission Read more »| 22 May 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... SHHE
Following the release of her latest album THALASSA, and ahead of two quadraphonic shows celebrating its release, we catch up with sound artist and producer SHHE Read more »| 21 May 2026 -
FestivalsSonica 2026: Glasgow's pioneering arts and music festival returns
This year's Sonica will present visual and sonic delights including a Rachel Maclean installation within Buchanan Galleries, a takeover of Pollok House and new performances from BLIESBRO, SHHE, Auntie Flo, Konx-om-Pax, Suzanne Ciani and more Read more »| 20 May 2026 -
InterviewsDOSS on Glasgow and their new EP
Hours before doors open for their sold-out show at The Art School, we catch up with DOSS to talk all things Glasgow and dig into their new EP Read more »| 19 May 2026 -
InterviewsLauren Auder on her new album and playing Hidden Door
Pop maverick Lauren Auder talks influences, AI and rejecting introspection ahead of a set at Edinburgh's Hidden Door Festival Read more »| 19 May 2026 -
Live MusicJesca Hoop @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 12 May
In her first non-solo show in years there’s the sense that Jesca Hoop is still feeling her way back into her songs, but tonight is an excellent showcase for an extremely talented songwriter Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
ReviewsSonedo – From Here On Out
From Here On Out is a solid introduction into the world of Scottish jazz and rap artist Sonedo Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
ReviewsRadhika – Cine-Pop
Scottish dream-pop rising star Radhika pays homage to her heroes while asserting her own voice on debut album Cine-Pop Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Dead Pony
Ahead of stepping into a new era of Dead Pony with their latest EP, Eat My Dust!, we catch up with the unstoppable force that is singer Anna Shields Read more »| 14 May 2026