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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NewsFlight of the Conchords to release new live album
New Zealand's fourth most popular folk parody duo return with a live album featuring seven brand new songs Read more »| 22 Jan 2019 -
NewsKnockengorroch: 2019 line-up announced
Benjamin Zephaniah, Talisk, Elephant Sessions and Solareye are among the names set to appear at this year's Knockengorroch Read more »| 22 Jan 2019 -
ReviewsSneaks – Highway Hypnosis
The third album from Eva Moolchan, aka Sneaks, whips by at breakneck speed with its slightly more urgent, label-defying moments ameliorating its sluggish centre Read more »| 22 Jan 2019 -
NewsSAMAs unveil full Paisley Takeover programme
C Duncan, Kathryn Joseph, CRYSTAL, Pleasure Heads and Megan Airlie are among the artists set to perform at the Paisley festival Read more »| 22 Jan 2019 -
FestivalsBluedot announces 2019 line-up
New Order, Hot Chip and Jon Hopkins join Kraftwerk for the 2019 instalment of Bluedot as the first full wave of acts are revealed Read more »| 22 Jan 2019 -
ReviewsTOY – Happy in the Hollow
On their first self-produced effort, and first on new label Tough Love Records, TOY continue to put their own unique spin on psychedelia but play it a bit safe Read more »| 21 Jan 2019
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InterviewsBlood Red Shoes on reuniting for new album Get Tragic
We speak to Steven Ansell and Laura-Mary Carter of Blood Red Shoes about friendship, confidence and reconciliation ahead of the release of their fifth studio album, Get Tragic Read more »| 21 Jan 2019 -
Live MusicArchitects @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 17 Jan
Brighton-based metalcorers Architects bring their frantic eighth album Holy Hell on the road, in a stunning show packed to the rafters with rage, energy and emotion Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
ReviewsSteve Mason – About the Light
The fourth solo album from The Beta Band's Steve Mason is an instant classic that merges different genres in a surprisingly cohesive manner Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
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Steve Gunn – The Unseen In Between
The former guitarist in Kurt Vile's backing band, Steve Gunn steps proudly into the spotlight on his latest solo record Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
InterviewsLost Under Heaven on Love Hates What You Become
We speak to Ellery Roberts and Ebony Hoorn, aka Lost Under Heaven, who three years ago forecast global turbulence. Now, on their second LP Love Hates What You Become, they reckon with it Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
New MusicBossy Love – Up All Over Me (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video – shot in the Cairngorms on the Winter Solstice – for Up All Over Me from Glasgow duo Bossy Love whose debut EP Whiplash is out today Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
ReviewsBuke and Gase – Scholars
While there are some decent enough ideas to be enjoyed on Buke and Gase's latest studio album, it's ultimately a rather flat listen that doesn't challenge anywhere near enough as it should Read more »| 17 Jan 2019 -
Music VideosOK Button – Flesh & Blood (Video Premiere)
Written and directed by Scottish BAFTA award winner Tim Courtney, watch the video for Flesh & Blood, the latest single from OK Button Read more »| 17 Jan 2019 -
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Subjective – Act One: Music For Inanimate Objects
Subjective sees DJ Goldie and producer James Davidson slow it right down on their first collaborative album Read more »| 16 Jan 2019