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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InterviewsSpotlight On... Boab
Ahead of releasing Open Wider the Door, his debut solo record as Boab, we catch up with Sweaty Palms frontman Robbie Houston to find out more Read more »| 05 Sep 2024 -
ArtHidden Door moves to Maybury paper factory for 2025
Hidden Door have announced their 2025 home – a vast former paper factory in Maybury in the west of Edinburgh – with a launch party at the venue this autumn Read more »| 05 Sep 2024 -
FilmWatch the trailer for Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands
Since Yesterday – the new documentary celebrating the Scottish girl bands who should be on every young music fan's walls but aren’t – gets a new trailer ahead of its UK cinema release and tour Read more »| 04 Sep 2024 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: September 2024
In September's Scottish gig guide, Sonica, Outwith and Freakender festivals return, plus visits from Chappell Roan, Gossip and American Football Read more »| 04 Sep 2024 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: September 2024
Summer is over and September is overwhelming for new Scottish music. We celebrate releases from Hen Hoose, Joe Hearty, LUSA, Zerrin and more! Read more »| 03 Sep 2024 -
ReviewsFat Dog – WOOF.
WOOF. is an intense, joyful introduction to South London genre-smashers Fat Dog Read more »| 02 Sep 2024
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ReviewsMJ Lenderman – Manning Fireworks
While nothing is quite so charmingly ramshackle as anything found on Boat Songs, Manning Fireworks is still some of the best indie rock music around Read more »| 02 Sep 2024 -
ReviewsThe Dare – What's Wrong With New York?
Sonic debauchery laced with moments of introspection, The Dare’s debut is worth the hype Read more »| 02 Sep 2024 -
ReviewsNala Sinephro – Endlessness
Nala Sinephro returns with Endlessness, an ambient jazz record that explores the cosmic cycle of existence Read more »| 02 Sep 2024 -
InterviewsHarry Górski-Brown and Annabelle Playe on their Sonica collab
Ahead of premiering their new experimental work, Elephant, You Shake Your Sheep, at Sonica, we catch up with Harry Górski-Brown and Annabelle Playe Read more »| 02 Sep 2024 -
Live MusicNadine Shah @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 22 Aug
Nadine Shah reaffirms her underappreciated rock star credentials as part of Edinburgh’s International Festival at The Queen’s Hall Read more »| 30 Aug 2024 -
Live MusicThe Magnetic Fields @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 24 & 25 Aug
Performing it cover-to-cover as part of Edinburgh International Festival, The Magnetic Fields prove the enduring power of their iconic 1999 concept album, 69 Love Songs Read more »| 29 Aug 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Indoor Foxes
Following the release of her latest single, Church Music, we catch up with Martha Barr – aka Indoor Foxes Read more »| 29 Aug 2024 -
Live MusicKiller Mike @ QMU, Glasgow, 23 Aug
Killer Mike leads a hip-hop congregation in full gospel fashion as he flits between sin and salvation Read more »| 27 Aug 2024 -
ReviewsEnumclaw – Home In Another Life
Enumclaw's second full-length is comforting, invigorating, and totally addictive Read more »| 27 Aug 2024