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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InterviewsBelle & Sebastian on How to Solve Our Human Problems
With the world around them more turbulent than they could have imagined in their 90s heyday, Belle & Sebastian returned to the hometown that shaped them to record their first EPs since 2004 - and found personal solutions to global issues in the process Read more »| 30 Jan 2018 -
ReviewsStef Chura – Messes
Messes on the whole is similarly split in terms of quality; even so, there’s more than enough pep here to stoke anticipation for whatever Chura does next Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
ReviewsDZ Deathrays – Bloody Lovely
While there are fun moments on Bloody Lovely, which we reckon will sound great in a sweaty basement. Beyond that, there isn't really a lot else to this record Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
Reviews
Hookworms – Microshift
Microshift utilises Hookworms' propensity for psychedelia and takes it somewhere new, resulting in their most accessible record to date Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
New Music
Quiet as a Mouse – Modern Technology (Track Premiere)
Listen to new track Modern Technology from Edinburgh five-piece Quiet as a Mouse Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
Reviews
Nightwave – Sanctuary EP
Sanctuary reflects Nightwave’s boldness as a performer and producer; the product of an artist who continues to make courageous creative strides Read more »| 29 Jan 2018
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Reviews
Field Music – Open Here
Open Here is the seventh album from the Wearside brothers, and it continues their musical exploration, adding another gleaming jewel to their increasingly impressive canon Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
ReviewsRHYE – BLOOD
Sophisticated, soulful arrangements permeate BLOOD, with strings and soft keys punctuating the space between Milosh's alluring, contralto vocals Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
Interviews
Field Music on latest album Open Here
We speak to Field Music's Peter Brewis about how transition, both personally and politically, has informed the group’s new album, and how they’re tackling it head on with a dose of positivity Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
Live Music
DUDS @ Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow, 20 Jan
A night of saxophone, trumpets and fun with Banana Oil, Kaputt and Manchester outfit DUDS Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
Live Music
Sextile @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 23 Jan
A moody, intense and energetic set proves Sextile have all the makings of your favourite new punk band Read more »| 26 Jan 2018 -
Live Music
Paramore @ The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 20 Jan
Hayley Williams and Paramore put in an admirable effort but sound problems at the cavernous SSE Hydro put a dampener on their return to Glasgow Read more »| 26 Jan 2018 -
Reviews
Glen Hansard – Between Two Shores
More of the same from the modern Irish balladeer? Kind of. There's something stirring, though Read more »| 26 Jan 2018 -
ReviewsH.C. McEntire – Lionheart
The Mount Moriah singer's debut solo LP is a forgettable batch of Nashville country-inspired songs Read more »| 26 Jan 2018 -
Music Videos
Lomond Campbell – The Lengths (Video Premiere)
Watch the brand-new video for The Lengths from Triassic Tusk label boss and FOUND member Lomond Campbell Read more »| 25 Jan 2018