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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OpinionOur alternatives to The Royal Wedding on Vinyl
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding is coming to vinyl. Cool. Here are some more iconic events that should definitely make their way on to wax Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
Live MusicGengahr @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 23 Apr
Gengahr put in a musically impressive set that loses much of its edge thanks to a lacklustre turnout at King Tut's Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
Live MusicCourtney Marie Andrews @ Gorilla, Manchester, 22 Apr
The Arizonan singer-songwriter brings a slick but oddly flat set to Manchester on the back of her best record yet Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Grant-Lee Phillips @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 20 Apr
Grant-Lee Phillips greets tonight's crowd like old friends and numerous singalongs ensue Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Nada Surf @ Gorilla, Manchester, 19 Apr
The indie rock survivors celebrate their longevity with an epic, energetic run through Let Go in Manchester Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Reviews
Forth Wanderers – Forth Wanderers
Forth Wanderers' self-titled sophomore album is a great introduction to an exciting, young and fully-formed band Read more »| 24 Apr 2018
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Live Music
Ought @ Stereo, Glasgow, 22 Apr
Despite Ought perhaps not quite firing on all cylinders, Tim Darcy and co still manage to deliver what is ultimately a great show Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
ReviewsMidas Fall – Evaporate
Evaporate is a lesson in how to make extreme music that can be ugly and beautiful in equal measure Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Reviews
Laura Veirs – The Lookout
Laura Veirs' The Lookout makes us feel that maybe as long as she's making songs we'll be alright Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Pillow Queens @ Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 15 Apr
Dublin quartet Pillow Queens bring punk energy to the Glad Cafe tonight for their first Scottish show Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Reviews
Speedy Ortiz – Twerp Verse
Twerp Verse is a polished, sonically inventive record that’s both playful and punchy, but its purpose feels unclear Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Idles @ Gorilla, Manchester, 18 Apr
Idles deliver an impassioned set at Gorilla tonight which sees an audience so uncontainable, it's clear they resonate deeply with people in a way that few bands do Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 24-30 Apr
Our highlights from this week's live music across Scotland, including Glasgow shows from Yo La Tengo and Metz plus the latest from avant-garde noisemakers Neu! Reekie! Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
New Music
CRYSTAL – Heaven (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for CRYSTAL's latest grunge-soaked single, Heaven Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Reviews
We Are Scientists – Megaplex
Boasting a yet poppier flavour than their previous record, We Are Scientists are at risk of losing one of their defining attributes: their sincerity Read more »| 23 Apr 2018