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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ReviewsThe Divine Comedy – Office Politics
The Divine Comedy's double album Office Politics might be a step too far for even their most dedicated fan Read more »| 10 Jun 2019 -
ReviewsThe LaFontaines – Junior
The LaFontaines double down on their slick indie-rap combination on new album Junior, and tick all the right boxes in the process Read more »| 10 Jun 2019 -
ReviewsLust for Youth – Lust for Youth
Lust for Youth continue their shift into the light with a gorgeous set of synth-pop tunes on their new self-titled album Read more »| 10 Jun 2019 -
Live MusicLau @ Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 1 Jun
Adventurous and empathetic as ever, Lau reel in an appreciative audience with old favourites before performing 2019's Midnight and Closedown in its entirety Read more »| 07 Jun 2019 -
NewsMogwai to play Portugal’s NOS Alive festival in July
Mogwai are set to join The Cure, Robyn, Hot Chip, Vampire Weekend and Sharon Van Etten for the 2019 edition of Portugal's NOS Alive festival Read more »| 07 Jun 2019 -
ReviewsHeavy Rapids – Cash In Hand EP
With nothing particularly new to hear on Cash In Hand, Glasgow's Heavy Rapids do show the potential for something great, making them ones to watch Read more »| 06 Jun 2019
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ReviewsJambinai – ONDA
While ONDA is interesting, on their third full-length album Jambinai offer up an ultimately forgettable experience despite its origins Read more »| 06 Jun 2019 -
Live MusicEx Hex @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 25 May
Mary Timony's power-pop trio fall flat in Manchester Read more »| 06 Jun 2019 -
New MusicChuchoter – Crush (EP Premiere)
Listen to Crush, the brand new EP from Edinburgh electro-pop duo Chuchoter Read more »| 06 Jun 2019 -
PlaylistsThe Skinny: LeithLate Takeover on EH-FM (Listen Again)
Listen back to LeithLate's takeover of our EH-FM show ahead of their LeithLate 19 Weekend, with a special guest mix from Miss World DJs Read more »| 06 Jun 2019 -
InterviewsHigh Hopes: Glasgow's Flying Moon Music & Arts Festival
As Moonstruck on Clydeside gets ready for the second year of its Flying Moon Music & Arts Festival, we speak to the festival’s director Nicole Stapinski to find out more Read more »| 06 Jun 2019 -
ReviewsPixx – Small Mercies
Hannah Rodgers, under the enchanting moniker Pixx, returns with her sophomore album, a multifaceted dissection of the chauvinist body politic Read more »| 05 Jun 2019 -
InterviewsMeursault's Neil Pennycook on Crow Hill
At the helm of a project in three parts, Meursault’s Neil Pennycook meets with us to chat about his new record Crow Hill, and the tales of fiction that bleed through it Read more »| 05 Jun 2019 -
Live MusicAll Points East review: sound woes plagued the London festival
Major sound issues and some questionable scheduling dull an otherwise enjoyable weekend of rock and pop Read more »| 31 May 2019 -
NewsSAY Award: Live at the Longlist – C Duncan, Kobi Onyame and more to perform
This year’s SAY Award: Live at the Longlist event will take place at Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall, and will include a special performance with Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones and Modern Studies Read more »| 30 May 2019