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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OpinionBack From the Moon: The Spook School return
As The Spook School gear up for their return from the moon, they take us on a trip down memory lane exploring the evolution of the band as they celebrate ten years of their debut album Read more »| 27 Nov 2023 -
ClubsParty Starters: Hogmanay Nights Out in Scotland
We provide a snapshot of some of the nights out you could be having this festive season across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee Read more »| 23 Nov 2023 -
Live MusicJulie Byrne @ Mono, Glasgow, 17 Nov
Julie Byrne's first Glasgow gig in six years is an intimate, delicate and honest celebration of music as catharsis Read more »| 20 Nov 2023 -
ReviewsDolly Parton – Rockstar
With a flying V guitar hanging from her rhinestoned shoulders and a steaming hot cup of ambition in hand, Dolly Parton expertly crafts an electric collection of collaborative covers and captivating original material on her 49th studio album Read more »| 17 Nov 2023 -
Live MusicJessie Ware @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 13 Nov
Jessie Ware brings the world of her latest two albums to life with her live show at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom Read more »| 16 Nov 2023 -
Interviews2 Fest 2 Curious: Deep Time and Hybrid Fest
We chat to a pair of new music festivals – Hybrid Fest in Glasgow, and Deep Time in Edinburgh Read more »| 14 Nov 2023
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FilmGrease 2 4EVA, I.D.S.T.
In Grease 2, sexism and patriarchal misogyny hang heavy in the air like a bad smell, but Michelle Pfeiffer rules the school – we take a closer look at the cinematic flop turned cult classic Read more »| 13 Nov 2023 -
InterviewsBat For Lashes on the Motherwitch oracle deck
Ahead of its release this month, Natasha Khan, aka Bat For Lashes, talks us through her gorgeous Motherwitch oracle deck Read more »| 10 Nov 2023 -
InterviewsJohnny Jewel on soundtracks, influences and playing live
Ahead of embarking on his first solo tour, synth-pop powerhouse Johnny Jewel talks to us about his musical influences, his talent for film composition and the sonic and visual assault we can expect from his new live show Read more »| 09 Nov 2023 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Edwin R Stevens
We catch up with Edwin R Stevens – the man behind Irma Vep, Klaus Kinski and Yerba Mansa – to talk about his forthcoming album, God On All Fours Read more »| 09 Nov 2023 -
ReviewsBeirut – Hadsel
Wistful troubadour Zach Condon returns with Hadsel, an album of well-written songs that feel a little too familiar Read more »| 09 Nov 2023 -
OpinionCelebrating 30 Years of Nirvana's In Utero
As Nirvana's In Utero celebrates its 30th anniversary, we look back on the album's importance and how its influence extends to bands and artists today Read more »| 08 Nov 2023 -
Live MusicThe Bug Club @ Tolbooth, Stirling, 3 Nov
A hive of activity in Stirling as three sets of B-boys and girls, headed by The Bug Club, rock the Tolbooth Read more »| 07 Nov 2023 -
Live MusicThe Pharcyde @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 26 Oct
Hip-hop forefathers The Pharcyde bring their debut album celebration to The Liquid Room, transcending mere nostalgia in the process Read more »| 07 Nov 2023 -
ReviewsBaby Queen – Quarter Life Crisis
Baby Queen proves she's at the peak of her powers on her debut album, Quarter Life Crisis Read more »| 07 Nov 2023