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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OpinionPrimavera Sound's diverse 2019 line-up shames most UK festivals
With Primavera Sound's recently announced 2019 line-up, The New Normal is here, and it's time for the UK – and indie rock dudes – to catch up Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
NewsSock 'n' Roll: Christmas gift socks that are also gig tickets
Sick of getting socks for Christmas? This year those stocking fillers will let you walk into some of Scotland's biggest gigs! Read more »| 06 Dec 2018 -
Music Videos
Jamie Sutherland – Falling Down (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Falling Down, the new single from Broken Records' Jamie Sutherland Read more »| 06 Dec 2018 -
Opinion
The Skinny's Top 50 Albums of 2018
After another barnstorming year for new music, our dedicated music team have selected their favourite 50 albums of the year Read more »| 05 Dec 2018 -
ReviewsAidan Moffat & RM Hubbert – Ghost Stories for Christmas
Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert enter the festive fray on formidable form with a sobering and intoxicating Christmas album Read more »| 05 Dec 2018 -
News
Eurosonic Noorderslag 2019 announces final line-up
Joining Free Love, Pip Blom, Boy Azooga and Flohio, the final 20 acts for the 2019 edition of The Netherland's Eurosonic Noorderslag festival have been announced Read more »| 04 Dec 2018
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Live Music
Unknown Mortal Orchestra @ SWG3, Glasgow, 26 Nov
Unknown Mortal Orchestra's vibrant set at SWG3 sees the band go Super Saiyan, for better and worse Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
Live Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 4-10 Dec
As December gets well and truly underway, Christmas parties are starting to take place across the country with festive gigs this week in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
Live Music
Julia Jacklin @ YES, Manchester, 28 Nov
Sydney's premier purveyor of lovelorn confessionals plays a low-key basement show as she gears up for a huge 2019 Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
Reviews
Jacuzzi General – Dreams of the Tropics EP
While there may be a few seemingly unpolished moments, Jacuzzi General’s first EP is immediately engaging, a kaleidoscopic voyage into multi-faceted electronica that’s both relaxing and danceable Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
Reviews
Indi – Precipice
Precipice is an impressive foundation for an artist seemingly unafraid to try to break her own musical boundaries Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
Interviews
Julia Holter on making art in a chaotic world
Ahead of her appearance at Edinburgh's Summerhall this month, we speak to Julia Holter about her latest album Aviary and why she finds explaining the message of her music so difficult Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
Reviews
The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships is a considered, ambitious album from a band who are constantly pushing themselves Read more »| 03 Dec 2018 -
Live Music
Young Fathers @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 30 Nov
Young Fathers return to Scotland after a huge year of accolades to deliver a relentlessly triumphant set Read more »| 03 Dec 2018 -
Live Music
The Twilight Sad @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 29 Nov
The Twilight Sad's first Edinburgh show in almost four years is incredibly special and one that won't be forgotten for a long time Read more »| 03 Dec 2018