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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New MusicHarry and the Hendersons – Matchstick Men (Track Premiere)
Listen to the track taken from the Rutherglen seven-piece's debut album Method of the Matchstick Men The Hendersons' debut single was released via the stude... Read more »| 23 Jun 2017 -
Live MusicEverything Everything @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 20 Jun
After yet another blistering day across the city, Manchester’s grandest venue hosts its most flamboyant act in the form of the ever-unpredictable Everything Everything Read more »| 23 Jun 2017 -
Festivals
NOS Primavera Sound: The Review
We take in the younger sibling of Barcelona's Primavera Sound, and find Porto's line-up packed with moments of emotion, drama and high energy Read more »| 23 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
The Coathangers – Parasite
“I don’t want parasite/ Keeping me up all night/ I don’t want parasite/ Making me so fucking tired,” shout Julia, Meredith and Stepha... Read more »| 22 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Tunabunny – PCP Presents Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Tunabunny have been many things during their nine-year lifespan: cultural agitators, musical destructionists (and catalysts for its subsequent salvation), po... Read more »| 22 Jun 2017 -
Live MusicOh Sees @ Academy, Manchester, 14 Jun
Unbridled and explosive, Oh Sees arrive in Manchester with a streamlined name and a momentous sound. Ever restless, John Dwyer and co start early, catching t... Read more »| 21 Jun 2017
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Live Music
Whitney @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 20 Jun
The Chicago duo bring the celebratory final leg of their tour to Leeds in style Read more »| 21 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Happy Meals – Full Ashram Devotional Ceremony Volumes IV - VI
The newest release from Glasgow-based duet Happy Meals is full of surprises. Gone is the infectious synth pop of their 2014 debut Apéro, which now fin... Read more »| 21 Jun 2017 -
New MusicFred Schneider & The Superions – Strip Search (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new track from The B-52's frontman Fred Schneider & The Superions Read more »| 21 Jun 2017 -
New Music
Getting to know... ST.MARTiiNS
We talk to Dundee duo ST.MARTiiNS ahead of the release of their debut EP Read more »| 20 Jun 2017 -
New Music
Francis Macdonald & Harry Pye – We Love Mike Love (Video Premiere)
Watch the Beach Boys-inspired new video from Teenage Fanclub drummer Francis Macdonald and artist Harry Pye Read more »| 20 Jun 2017 -
Live Music
Bill Ryder-Jones @ Woodland Creatures, Edinburgh, 11 Jun
Bill Ryder-Jones may be playing smaller venues than during the height of success with The Coral but the talent certainly hasn’t diminished. Since ... Read more »| 20 Jun 2017 -
Live Music
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 20-26 Jun
From frenetic banjo-plucking to your last chance to catch a group of indie mainstays – via a Talking Heads-inspired line-up of some of the country's best bands – there's something for everyone in this week's gig guide Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
Reviews
Turtle – Human
When it comes to ambient music, the clue is in the name. It is intended to evoke emotion and atmosphere, and that is exactly what Scottish producer Turtle do... Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
New Music
Turtle – Solar (Track Premiere)
Listen to Solar, the new song from Glasgow producer Turtle Read more »| 19 Jun 2017