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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New MusicScottish New Music Roundup: August 2024
It's another busy month for Scottish releases, with new music from Hamish Hawk, Tina Sandwich, Tamzene, Lewis McLaughlin, Alliyah Enyo and more Read more »| 01 Aug 2024 -
ReviewsChrystabell & David Lynch – Cellophane Memories
Legendary filmmaker David Lynch finds a musical anchor in long-time collaborator Chrystabell on new album Cellophane Memories Read more »| 31 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicEYVE @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 28 Jul
The possibilities feel endless for Glasgow-based artist EYVE, who manages to pull in a near-capacity crowd to The Hug & Pint's basement Read more »| 31 Jul 2024 -
ArtSummerhall looks to be saved – for the short term at least
With the sale of Summerhall looming, charity Summerhall Arts is close to securing a deal to take over the building's lease for the next three years Read more »| 30 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: August 2024
August brings a wave of city festivals to Glasgow, a bunch of Edinburgh Festivals-related shows, and a clutch of big touring names – here are our highlights Read more »| 26 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... The Twistettes
Following the release of their fired-up Tory Cunts single, and ahead of the single launch show at Wee Red Bar, we catch up with The Twistettes' Jo D'arc Read more »| 25 Jul 2024
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Live MusicPop Mutations Festival, Glasgow, 18-21 Jul
With live music across five venues in four days, the 2024 edition of Pop Mutations showcases some of the most exciting new acts in Scotland Read more »| 24 Jul 2024 -
ReviewsPorter Robinson – SMILE! :D
Porter Robinson's third album, SMILE! :D, is his most intimate yet, full of maximalist ambitions and aching honesty Read more »| 23 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicSquirrel Flower @ The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 19 Jul
Being in a packed out (and sweaty) room at Glasgow’s Glad Cafe for Squirrel Flower on a Friday night isn’t the party you might expect... Read more »| 22 Jul 2024 -
ReviewsAlex Izenberg – Alex Izenberg & The Exiles
On his full-band debut, Los Angeles singer-songwriter Alex Izenberg delivers a meticulously crafted soundtrack for hazy summer nights Read more »| 22 Jul 2024 -
ReviewsCrack Cloud – Red Mile
The ever-shifting Crack Cloud make their first slight misstep with new album Red Mile Read more »| 22 Jul 2024 -
ReviewsAbbie Ozard – everything still worries me
On her debut album, everything still worries me, Abbie Ozard delivers a more energetic pop sound destined to be heard live Read more »| 22 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... DARA DUBH
Following the release of void – her collaborative single with Edinburgh producer Haquin – we catch up with Edinburgh-based, Northern Irish musician Dara Dubh Read more »| 18 Jul 2024 -
ReviewsLos Campesinos! – All Hell
The seventh album from grown-up emo kids Los Campesinos! is all dazzling wordplay, gorgeous imagery and pristine production Read more »| 17 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicThe National @ Edinburgh Castle, 11 Jul
Amidst interpretative dance and prop-based anarchy, this evening’s show from The National is a heady mix of big, big feelings meeting a defeated contemporary existentialism Read more »| 15 Jul 2024