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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StudentsA 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 -
PlaylistsULTRAS: 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 -
Students
Be 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 -
Reviews
Dälek – Endangered Philosophies
Dälek's follow-up to 2016's Asphalt for Eden seems lacking in ideas Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
ReviewsBicep – Bicep
Bicep's debut album is a clear front-runner for best house record of the year Read more »| 30 Aug 2017
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Reviews
Crumbs – Mind Yr Manners
Leeds four-piece Crumbs' debut album is a dark, boisterous collection Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Girl Ray – Earl Grey
Girl Ray capture the uncertainty and intensity of adolescence on their debut album Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Roddy Woomble – The Deluder
Roddy Woomble has gained a reputation in his solo work for being a bit of a folkie at heart but this fourth effort, The Deluder, sees him very much influence... Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Mogwai – Every Country's Sun
On their ninth studio album, Mogwai combine elements from across their career into a monumental whole Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
Interviews
This Country's Sons: Mogwai's Enduring Legacy
Returning with their ninth studio album, Mogwai and their label Rock Action are more crucial than ever to the future of Scottish music Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Room 29 @ King's Theatre, Edinburgh, 24 Aug
Jarvis Cocker and Chilly Gonzales regale with stories of room 29 at the Chateau Marmont tonight as part of the Edinburgh International Festival Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 29 Aug - 4 Sep
Electric Fields returns, plus shows from Mac DeMarco, The xx, American Football, The Pastels and Jeffrey Lewis in this week's gig guide Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
New Music
Best Girl Athlete – Baby Come Home (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new song from Aberdeen singer-songwriter Katie Buchan Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
LCD Soundsystem – American Dream
LCD Soundsystem return as strong as ever, with their darkest sounding record to date Read more »| 28 Aug 2017