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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ReviewsDeafheaven – Ordinary Corrupt Human Love
If you’ve ever wanted to scream at the sky, Deafheaven's Ordinary Corrupt Human Love is the record for you Read more »| 09 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
Justin Timberlake @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 7 Jul
Justin Timberlake remains the ultimate showman, even if his newer material doesn’t quite hold up, in a show of many peaks and troughs Read more »| 09 Jul 2018 -
New MusicVerse Metrics – The Nightmares Leave Us All Inoperational (Premiere)
Listen to the Interpol-esque new single The Nightmares Leave Us All Inoperational by Glasgow's Verse Metrics Read more »| 09 Jul 2018 -
InterviewsLove Letters Zine on Gender Equality in Music
Ahead of Love Letters' Glasgow website launch party, we speak to co-editor Lola Stephen about the zine's beginnings, gender equality in the music industry and Debbie Harry Read more »| 09 Jul 2018 -
New Music
Austin Ato – Ben's Groove (Track Premiere)
Listen to Austin Ato's new track Ben's Groove featuring a sample of George Benson's Give Me the Night Read more »| 09 Jul 2018 -
Live MusicEven More Summer Music Highlights with Skiddle
As summer rumbles sweatily on we take a look at what’s happening across Scotland before the nights truly do start drawing in. Skiddle have your gig, club and festival needs covered Read more »| 06 Jul 2018
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Opinion
The Skinny's Albums of 2018 so far
As we reach the halfway point of 2018, our music team have selected their favourite albums so far, featuring everything from Aussie pop to Scottish hip-hop via techno and krautrock Read more »| 06 Jul 2018 -
Festivals
TRNSMT: Arctic Monkeys @ Glasgow Green, 1 Jul
Arctic Monkeys lead the charge on day three of 2018's TRNSMT festival as Glasgow's heatwave continues Read more »| 05 Jul 2018 -
Interviews
BODEGA on debut album Endless Scroll
Ben Hozie and Nikki Belfiglio of Brooklyn post-punk five-piece BODEGA tell us about their debut album, Endless Scroll Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
Okzharp & Manthe Ribane – Closer Apart
Okzharp & Manthe Ribane's latest album sadly lacks the intensity of their previous releases Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
LUCIANBLOMKAMP – Sick of What I Don't Understand (Part 2)
Melbourne's LUCIANBLOMKAMP offers a mostly captivating collection of tunes on Part 2 of a three-part release Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Interviews
Damage Control: Is there a silver lining for the ABC following the fire?
After a fire from the neighbouring Glasgow School of Art caused extensive damage to the O2 ABC, we speak to those associated with the venue and look at what makes it so special Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Live MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 4-9 Jul
Justin Timberlake and EELS play Glasgow; Queen, The Killers and CHVRCHES play the final weekend of TRNSMT and Edinburgh's Leith Depot launch their Love Live Music Week festival Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
LYLO @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 4 Jun
We're treated to two excellent performances tonight from Leeds' Team Picture and Glasgow's LYLO, who seem to acquire some new fans along the way Read more »| 03 Jul 2018 -
Live Music
Shamir @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 25 Jun
Shamir delivers a confident, powerful and entertaining set tonight in Glasgow's Broadcast putting him and his astonishing voice centre stage Read more »| 03 Jul 2018