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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Live MusicFlat Worms @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 15 Oct
Although Flat Worms are a touch flat in stage presence, there’s no denying this promising three-piece bring a ferocity to their playing that leaves many of their post-punk peers in the shade Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
Live MusicThe Breeders @ Academy 2, Manchester, 17 Oct
Kim and Kelley Deal return to the UK in adventurous mood as they preface a first new album in a decade Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Emma Pollock / RM Hubbert @ Paisley Arts Centre, 15 Oct
Emma Pollock is endearing throughout tonight's performance, and RM Hubbert is on quick-witted top form in the cosy surrounds of Paisley Arts Centre Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
New Music
Francis Macdonald – Hamilton Mausoleum Suite (Video Premiere)
Watch the behind-the-scenes documentary-style video for Teenage Fanclub drummer Francis Macdonald's upcoming album, Hamilton Mausoleum Suite Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
ReviewsOut Lines – Conflats
Kathryn Joseph, Marcus Mackay and The Twilight Sad's James Graham balance sadness with defiance on their Out Lines project Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
News2017 MOBO Awards nominations announced
Grime star Stormzy leads the nominations this year with five nods, including best male, best album and best song Read more »| 17 Oct 2017
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Live Music
Downtown Boys @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 13 Oct
Despite frontwoman Victoria Ruiz suffering from excruciating earache tonight, Downtown Boys are a truly formidable force Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Slowdive @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 10 Oct
Tonight, in a performance that lets the songs breathe and the musicians play with a thrilling freedom, Slowdive set a course for something that looks suspiciously like the(ir) future Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
Live MusicHMLTD @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 13 Oct
HMLTD are only a few singles deep and they’re already living up to their cult ambitions Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Melvins @ SWG3, Glasgow, 11 Oct
Tonight's Melvins performance offers a brisk trip into the belly of the beast, one that will rattle round the heads of the faithful few here tonight for days to come Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 17-23 Oct
This week sees celebrations of Lauryn Hill and Scottish music site Jockrock, plus shows from Diet Cig, Jayda G, The Horrors, Nightwave and more. Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
Festivals
Tenement Trail 2017: The Review
One day, more than 50 bands and a whole lot of fun; we recap this year's Tenement Trail festival Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
Catholic Action – In Memory Of
There's a video floating about online of Catholic Action performing their track The Shallows. Introducing the performance, frontman Chris McCrory shrugs, "It... Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
Reviews
And So I Watch You From Afar – The Endless Shimmering
Belfast post-rock quartet And So I Watch You From Afar add to their increasingly accomplished catalogue with new album The Endless Shimmering Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
Live Music
Dream Wife @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 13 Oct
Oozing with confidence, energy and ultimate sass, Dream Wife are a delight to watch, fast becoming one of the most exciting new bands around Read more »| 16 Oct 2017