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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NewsPrimal Scream announce Maximum Rock ‘N’ Roll: The Singles
The legendary Scottish band will release the two-volume singles discography in May, including hit singles Movin' On Up, Rocks and Country Girl Read more »| 15 Mar 2019 -
ReviewsKaren O & Danger Mouse – Lux Prima
While it is endearing to hear Karen O working with a more patient form of songwriting, the raw energy and emotion of her best work isn’t present on Lux Prima Read more »| 15 Mar 2019 -
NewsVampire Weekend announce UK tour for November
Vampire Weekend will play a string of shows across the country this November, including a date at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh Read more »| 14 Mar 2019 -
InterviewsA Delicate Balance: Jessica Pratt on Quiet Signs
After the success of third album Quiet Signs, Jessica Pratt talks about feeling emboldened by the praise, and translating the privacy and intimacy of her music to the stage Read more »| 14 Mar 2019 -
ReviewsBenjamin Francis Leftwich – Gratitude
While there are moments on Gratitude where Benjamin Francis Leftwich's positivity is genuinely very nice to hear, all in all his new album is musically beige and lyrically clichéd Read more »| 14 Mar 2019 -
Live MusicSnapped Ankles @ Mono, Glasgow, 11 Mar
Celebrating the release of new album Stunning Luxury, East London kraut-psych tree folk Snapped Ankles flourish in spite of some sound hiccups Read more »| 14 Mar 2019
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InterviewsRead Slow: Gold Flake Paint's New Chapter
Gold Flake Paint founder Tom Johnson talks us through the story behind turning his beloved music blog into a print journal, and the benefits of slowing down Read more »| 13 Mar 2019 -
FilmDoc'n Roll music film festival coming to Scotland
The annual music documentary festival, Doc’n Roll has screenings in Scotland for the first time ever, with six films coming to the Cameo in Edinburgh in April Read more »| 13 Mar 2019 -
New MusicFaith Eliott – Loomis (Video Premiere)
Watch the new music video for Loomis, the latest single from Glasgow-based artist Faith Eliott Read more »| 13 Mar 2019 -
ReviewsSundara Karma – Ulfilas' Alphabet
Sundara Karma's new album is an effective blend of style and genre, but the bold and inventive album lacks a true standout track Read more »| 12 Mar 2019 -
Live MusicFauves @ Clarks on Lindsay Street, Dundee, 3 Mar
Glasgow indie-pop outfit Fauves deliver a short, sharp set in Dundee Read more »| 12 Mar 2019 -
Music VideosSuper Inuit – Tectonic (Video Premiere)
Watch the Mario Cruzado-directed video for Tectonic, the latest single from Edinburgh duo Super Inuit Read more »| 12 Mar 2019 -
ReviewsCHAI – PUNK
Confidently taking on everything from rave rock to rose-tinted tropic-pop and with former singles trashing tired beauty tropes, CHAI tackle our stereos – and societal stereotypes – head on Read more »| 12 Mar 2019 -
ReviewsStephen Malkmus – Groove Denied
Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus delivers his infamous "lost" electronic solo album, and it's a showcase of the indie rock titan's willingness to experiment Read more »| 12 Mar 2019 -
ReviewsSigrid – Sucker Punch
By the end of Sucker Punch, on her long-awaited debut album Sigrid has more than earned her moment, and hopefully many more to come Read more »| 11 Mar 2019