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 2020 SAY Award: Entries now open
It's time to put forward your favourite records for this year's Scottish Album of the Year Award Read more »| 06 Jul 2020 -
ReviewsDaughters of Reykjavík – Soft Spot
Icelandic rap collective Daughters of Reykjavík’s long-in-the-works debut is a thoughtful, multi-faceted feminist statement Read more »| 25 May 2020 -
ReviewsHarkin – Harkin
Katie Harkin (Sky Larkin) shows her knack for sincere songwriting on her debut solo album Read more »| 20 Apr 2020 -
ReviewsBC Camplight – Shortly After Takeoff
Shortly After Takeoff is BC Camplight’s most reflective and most emotionally engaging album to date Read more »| 17 Apr 2020 -
InterviewsMercury Rising: Elisabeth Elektra on her debut album
After years spent honing her craft, Glasgow synth queen Elisabeth Elektra is finally ready to make her mission statement Read more »| 15 Apr 2020 -
ReviewsRina Sawayama – SAWAYAMA
SAWAYAMA is an avant-garde celebration of noughties iconography, from shiny R'n'B to emo-pop Read more »| 13 Apr 2020
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InterviewsHoly Fuck's Graham Walsh on Deleter
After 15 years and five records, Holy Fuck have deconstructed their own DNA – and made their best album yet Read more »| 08 Apr 2020 -
ReviewsGoth GF – Spooky Bitch EP
The debut EP from Glasgow trio Goth GF is a blur of riot grrrl energy and DIY spirit Read more »| 06 Apr 2020 -
InterviewsDisco Dynamics: Walt Disco interview
We speak to Glasgow's Walt Disco about their new EP and how the coronavirus outbreak has affected them as a band Read more »| 02 Apr 2020 -
ReviewsYves Tumor – Heaven to a Tortured Mind
Yves Tumor's fantastic new record sends the message that there's always calmness to be found amid chaos Read more »| 02 Apr 2020 -
ReviewsAnna Burch – If You're Dreaming
If You're Dreaming sees Anna Burch walk through a thoughtfully crafted narrative arc, ideal for hazy days in bed Read more »| 01 Apr 2020 -
ReviewsSavage Mansion – Weird Country
Weird Country is a triumph, and a clear step forward from Savage Mansion Read more »| 31 Mar 2020 -
Music VideosJill Lorean – Eyes on the Bird (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Eyes on the Bird, the latest single from Jill Lorean Read more »| 31 Mar 2020 -
ReviewsPigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – Viscerals
Newcastle harbingers of sludge-rock Pigs x7 go bitesize without sacrificing their unique flavour. Read more »| 31 Mar 2020 -
ReviewsThundercat – It Is What It Is
Thundercat returns in a laid-back mood on fourth album It Is What It Is, joined by an extensive cast of collaborators Read more »| 30 Mar 2020