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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ReviewsSparks – Hippopotamus
Twenty-odd albums in, the wit and ambition that got Sparks to this point remains intact on new album Hippopotamus Read more »| 04 Sep 2017 -
ReviewsZola Jesus – Okovi
Zola Jesus meditates on both the living and the dead on her most musically crushing record yet Read more »| 04 Sep 2017 -
InterviewsZola Jesus on new album Okovi
Acclaimed electronic experimentalist Zola Jesus describes the acutely personal process behind her sixth album, Okovi Read more »| 01 Sep 2017 -
Reviews
Alvvays – Antisocialites
While the self-titled debut from Canadian indie poppers Alvvays was a true summer delight back in 2014, Molly Rankin and co have definitely pushed things for... Read more »| 01 Sep 2017 -
Students
Dance to Your Own Beat: Becoming a Promoter
Our music editor talks us through her experience of running gigs and clubs, and a host of key players on the Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool music scenes share their words of wisdom Read more »| 01 Sep 2017 -
Live Music
Mac DeMarco @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 30 Aug
When Mac DeMarco and co stop dicking around long enough to play a tune it's pure magic; it's time to grow up Read more »| 31 Aug 2017
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Live Music
The xx @ SWG3 Galvanizers Yard, Glasgow, 30 Aug
From atmospheric contemplation to full-on raving, The xx live up to their rock star billing at SWG3's Galvanizers Yard in Glasgow Read more »| 31 Aug 2017 -
Students
PEANESS' Favourite Gig Venues in the North
With so many venues for you to check out in your new home, we thought we'd ask our pals from indie-pop trio PEANESS to give you a heads up on what's good Read more »| 31 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Charlotte Church @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 26 Aug
Charlotte Church's Late Night Pop Dungeon is a cathartic cabaret of sequins, smash hits, and sweaty pits Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
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A Guide to Scotland's Record Shops
Go on the perfect record shopping spree in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee with our guide Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Playlists
ULTRAS: Under the Influence
Gav Prentice of ULTRAS talks us through some of the influences that can be found on his debut self-titled album Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
StudentsBe Charlotte's Favourite Gig Venues
Be Charlotte picks out her favourite live music venues across Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Soft Fangs – Fractures
John Lutkevich – aka Soft Fangs – proudly displays his alt-folk influences on Fractures, a familiar collection of autumnal sounds Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
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Dälek – Endangered Philosophies
Dälek's follow-up to 2016's Asphalt for Eden seems lacking in ideas Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
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Bicep – Bicep
Bicep's debut album is a clear front-runner for best house record of the year Read more »| 30 Aug 2017