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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ReviewsMillencolin – SOS
Millencolin’s first release in four years sees the Swedish punks tackle the chaos of modern life with a driving dose of nostalgic 90s skate-punk Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsLadytron – Ladytron
If you're already invested in Ladytron's icy yet sleek sound, then their eponymous sixth album is a welcome if not wholly groundbreaking return Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsSavage Mansion – Revision Ballads
The debut record from Craig Angus under the Savage Mansion name covers an impressive amount of ground, from smart ass power pop to grubby, loud and loose rock'n'roll Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicBastille @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 6 Feb
Ahead of their upcoming third album Doom Days, Bastille ramp up the visuals in a packed performance of indie-pop hits and politically chaotic anthems Read more »| 12 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsPiroshka – Brickbat
Featuring members of Lush, Piroshka's debut is a sparky and genre-spanning showcase of songcraft and ambition Read more »| 12 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsBjarki – Happy Earthday
Bjarki offers electronic music with a purpose on Happy Earthday, his self-proclaimed debut album focusing on environmental issues Read more »| 12 Feb 2019
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InterviewsReunited Nations: Ladytron on their return
After an unplanned five-year hiatus, Ladytron were further apart from each other than ever – both musically and geographically. Now, they’re back to soundtrack our turbulent times Read more »| 12 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsSavage Mansion on debut album Revision Ballads
We speak to Craig Angus about his debut album as Savage Mansion, Revision Ballads, the Glasgow music scene and about not being complacent in trying times Read more »| 12 Feb 2019 -
Newselrow Town Festival is coming to Scotland
Clubbing extravaganza elrow Town announce CamelPhat as its first act, as it makes its Scottish debut this summer at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre Read more »| 12 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicJimothy Lacoste @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 7 Feb
Full of almost-rhymes, Jimothy Lacoste is bafflingly engaging tonight at The Mash House and his pure, charming comedy is lapped up utterly unironically by the crowd Read more »| 11 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicBrian Fallon & Craig Finn @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 7 Feb
Moved from the much smaller Queen’s Hall to the grandiose Usher Hall, tonight’s show find two eloquent stars of American rock music playing stripped back songs in the grandest of settings Read more »| 11 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsCass McCombs – Tip of the Sphere
Tip of the Sphere is a record that never quite seems to find its feet despite having a plethora of creative and interesting ideas Read more »| 08 Feb 2019 -
New MusicMartha Ffion – Kennedy Hair (Video Premiere)
Created by the fine folks behind The Artsy Vice Show, watch the video for Kennedy Hair by Martha Ffion Read more »| 08 Feb 2019 -
Live MusicAidan Moffat & RM Hubbert @ Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 3 Feb
Sex, Brexit and Christmas: Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert leave a delighted Celtic Connections audience with a host of reasons why we should all be crossing our fingers and hoping for a third record from the duo Read more »| 08 Feb 2019 -
ReviewsJessica Pratt – Quiet Signs
The quiet but powerful LA folk artist Jessica Pratt returns with an endlessly replayable collection of vintage songs on her third album Quiet Signs Read more »| 07 Feb 2019