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 MusicBenjamin Clementine @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, 10 Aug
Benjamin Clementine stuns with his vocal performance and amuses with his awkwardness during his performance at the Festival Theatre, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
InterviewsKobi Onyame: "The album only works for superstars"
As he swaps hip-hop for highlife on new album GOLD, we speak to Kobi Onyame about embracing his musical heritage and the benefits of being an independent artist Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsBelladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2017: The Report
From KT Tunstall to Young Fathers via Rhythmnreel, Tamzene and First Aid Kit, we take a closer look at this year's sold-out Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
Interviews
Everything Everything on A Fever Dream
The Manchester pop oddities look for ways out of the abyss on stormy new LP A Fever Dream Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
Clubs
Awesome Tapes From Africa @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 Aug
Brian Shimkovitz brings a night of solid grooves and eclectic African rhythms to Summerhall Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
InterviewsJulie Byrne on moving, touring & Not Even Happiness
We speak to Julie Byrne ahead of her appearance at Summerhall this August to talk about spirituality, moving, touring and her latest album, Not Even Happiness Read more »| 11 Aug 2017
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Playlists
Guest Selector: DJ Paulette
Paulette’s ‘then, now and in future’ chart ahead of her DJ set at Manchester Pride 2017 Read more »| 10 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Bloody Beach – Boys
The self-described “tropidelica” of Bergen's Bloody Beach will warm up the chilliest winters Read more »| 10 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Frankie Cosmos @ La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh, 3 Aug
New York's Frankie Cosmos sets us up for a month of Edinburgh madness with brand new songs as well as some fan favourites Read more »| 10 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Regina Spektor @ Empire Theatre, Liverpool, 7 Aug
From Russia via The Bronx, the singular singer-songwriter brings a career-spanning set to Liverpool Read more »| 10 Aug 2017 -
New Music
The Wedding Present – It's a Gas (Marc Riley Session): Premiere
Listen to It's a Gas by The Wedding Present taken from their upcoming Marc Riley Sessions Volume 2 album Read more »| 10 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
PJ Harvey @ Playhouse, Edinburgh, 7 Aug
Rollicking marching drums announce PJ Harvey’s otherwise understated arrival. When she takes the stage flanked by a nine-piece band, uniformly dressed ... Read more »| 09 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Frankie Rose – Cage Tropical
Indie rock nomad Frankie Rose's latest album is a sparkling pop odyssey Read more »| 09 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
Green Man Festival 2017: Ten acts to see
Set in the UK's most beautiful festival setting, Green Man celebrates its fifteenth birthday with a bumper bill. If you're heading to the Brecon Beacons, here's who we think deserves a spot on your Clashfinder Read more »| 09 Aug 2017 -
New Music
Candice Gordon – I Belong to the Night (Track Premiere)
Listen to I Belong to the Night by Candice Gordon Read more »| 09 Aug 2017