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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ReviewsDIIV – Deceiver
DIIV's new album is a dark but empathetic account of coming to terms with physical and mental pain, and how an individual's behaviour and experiences can touch all of those around them Read more »| 07 Oct 2019 -
Live MusicBill Callahan @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 1 Oct
Bill Callahan brings an embarrassment of riches to Edinburgh's Usher Hall Read more »| 07 Oct 2019 -
InterviewsSHHE's Su Shaw on creativity, change and identity
Now performing as SHHE, and on the verge of releasing her self-titled debut, Su Shaw talks about defying traditional expectations and pressures to pursue her individuality, how location has inspired her creativity and growing into your true identity Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
New MusicBossy Love announce album with lead single Me + U
Glasgow duo Bossy Love announce their debut album with the stunning video for its lead single, Me + U Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
Live MusicAlex Cameron @ The Art School, Glasgow, 27 Sep
Without sacrificing the high quality and slick production of his music, Alex Cameron takes a challenging stance on male behaviour and makes it a highly entertaining spectacle Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
NewsScottish Alternative Music Awards 2019 nominees revealed
Bossy Love, Ela Orleans, Zoe Graham, Annie Booth, Walt Disco and The Vegan Leather are among the artists and bands recognised in this year’s SAMAs nominee list Read more »| 02 Oct 2019
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New MusicWatch the video for Pictish Trail's new single, Slow Memories
Pictish Trail announces his new record Thumb World, with the video for lead single Slow Memories which features Johnny Lynch as a thumb – glitter, beard and all Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
Live MusicWilco @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 26 Sep
Wilco energise a packed Barrowlands with a two hour set that takes in 26 songs spanning their 25-year career Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
ReviewsCarla dal Forno – Look Up Sharp
On her second LP, Carla dal Forno sharpens her songwriting to create a record of creeping beauty Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
ReviewsDanny Brown – uknowhatimsaying¿
With production help from Q-Tip, and guest spots from a great cast of collaborators, Danny Brown returns with an album filled with high class raps and gravity-defying production Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
FestivalsLISB-ON 2019: Festival Report
A fairly recent addition to Portugal's festival calendar, LISB-ON benefits from an idyllic location and glorious weather as it brings local and international artists to the country's capital Read more »| 01 Oct 2019 -
ClubsPalidrone's takeover on EH-FM, 30 Sep
Listen back to Palidrone's takeover of The Skinny's weekly radio show on EH-FM ahead of their latest party at The Mash House on Friday 4 October Read more »| 01 Oct 2019 -
Live MusicRip It Up Live! @ Music Hall, Aberdeen, 22 Sep
Despite the best efforts of all the musicians involved, Rip It Up Live!'s celebration of Scottish pop music doesn't always hit the mark Read more »| 30 Sep 2019 -
ReviewsAngel Olsen – All Mirrors
Angel Olsen returns with a dramatic, devastating new record with some unpredictable flourishes Read more »| 30 Sep 2019 -
InterviewsOver the Rainbow: KAPUTT on Carnage Hall
KAPUTT's Cal Donnelly talks Judy Garland, Todd Rundgren and slowthai in anticipation of the Glasgow sextet's debut album, Carnage Hall Read more »| 26 Sep 2019