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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ReviewsHelicon – Helicon
Helicon's long-awaited self-titled debut LP very much meets expectations Read more »| 05 Dec 2017 -
ReviewsVisible Cloaks – Lex
Visible Cloaks take a conceptual glimpse at a global musical language on their new mini album Read more »| 05 Dec 2017 -
Live Music
Kllo @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, 28 Nov
Kllo bring their melancholic harmonies and fusion of deep house, UK garage and R'n'B back to Edinburgh Read more »| 04 Dec 2017 -
Live Music
Songhoy Blues @ Òran Mór, Glasgow, 3 Dec
The Malian desert punk quartet bring boundless energy and bags of groove to an unexpectedly damp night in Glasgow Read more »| 04 Dec 2017 -
OpinionThe Importance of Band Merch
We look at the importance of merch in music and urge you to support your local scene this Christmas Read more »| 04 Dec 2017 -
Opinion
Hear Hear: Why You Need to Protect Your Ears at Gigs
We take a look at the importance of wearing hearing protection at gigs, and as a musician, and explain why earplugs could be the best gift you could give a loved one this Christmas Read more »| 01 Dec 2017
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Live Music
Gorillaz @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 29 Nov
Enthralling visuals and a raft of guest contributors from Vince Staples to De La Soul bolster Gorillaz' huge show at the Hydro Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
New MusicThe Little Kicks – Bang the Drum Slowly (Video Premiere)
Watch the new music video for The Little Kicks' Bang the Drum Slowly Read more »| 29 Nov 2017 -
Opinion
The Skinny's Top 50 Albums of 2017
2017 has been quite an incredible year for music, so after much deliberation our music team have selected their favourite 50 of the year Read more »| 29 Nov 2017 -
Reviews
The Just Joans – You Might Be Smiling Now...
The new album from The Just Joans is lyrically smart, funny, and terrifyingly relatable Read more »| 29 Nov 2017 -
Live Music
Childhood @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 21 Nov
Childhood bring their blissful, overblown and soulful pop to Broadcast, with fellow London newcomers Sorry in tow for an exciting double bill Read more »| 29 Nov 2017 -
New Music
ENGINE – Cucumber Water (EP Premiere)
Leeds psych outfit ENGINE share a first listen of their new record, and talk us through it track-by-track Read more »| 29 Nov 2017 -
Clubs
Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers on Chicago House & his return to Glasgow
Ahead of his first solo club show in 20 years at the Barrowlands, 80s house giant Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers talks house, creating a scene, and his history with Glasgow Read more »| 28 Nov 2017 -
OpinionThe Skinny's Scottish Albums of 2017
2017 in Scottish music was packed with variety and intrigue; here are ten albums that have stood out from the pack this year Read more »| 28 Nov 2017 -
Opinion
Albums of 2017 (#1): Kendrick Lamar – DAMN.
Kendrick Lamar names and faces his fears on his fourth studio LP, and it's The Skinny's Album of 2017 Read more »| 28 Nov 2017