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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ReviewsClairo – Charm
Working alongside producer Leon Michels to create a mini-universe, Charm is a grower of an album, Clairo growing with it Read more »| 10 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsGrassroots & community festivals in Glasgow this summer
We take a look at the current state of festivals in Scotland, and highlight four grassroots and community-focused parties to check out in Glasgow this July and August Read more »| 10 Jul 2024 -
NewsThe SAY Award: Submissions open for 2024
The Scottish Album of the Year Award for 2024 launches today, with public submissions open until the end of July Read more »| 10 Jul 2024 -
Reviews潘PAN – Pan The Pansexual
Exploring themes of anxiety and selfhood, Taiwanese rapper 潘PAN carves out a new identity on her debut album Read more »| 09 Jul 2024 -
ReviewsBERWYN – WHO AM I
BERWYN continues to establish his brand of bones-and-all storytelling on his debut studio album, WHO AM I Read more »| 09 Jul 2024 -
ReviewsBrijean – Macro
On their fourth album, Brijean continue to carve out their own sound through an increasing mastery of production and vocal talent Read more »| 09 Jul 2024
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ReviewsCassandra Jenkins – My Light, My Destroyer
Cassandra Jenkins stargazes her way into glistening enlightenment on her newest album My Light, My Destroyer Read more »| 09 Jul 2024 -
NewsThe Skinny Guide to Edinburgh: Good Vibes
Head to Good Vibes Neighbourhood Store for exactly what it says on the tin: a friendly community record shop with the best vibes Read more »| 08 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicBig City @ Queen's Park, Glasgow, 29 Jun
Mogwai's inaugural Big City festival is a wonderfully Scottish take on the all-out all-dayer, executed to near-perfection Read more »| 04 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicYoung Fathers @ City Park, Stirling, 29 Jun
Under the gaze of Stirling Castle, Young Fathers give an anthemic, cathartic performance and prove once again to be a truly unmatched live act Read more »| 04 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... corto.alto
Liam Shortall, the prolific jazz composer behind corto.alto, speaks to us about recent release 30/108 and his upcoming live sessions Read more »| 04 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicLCD Soundsystem @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 30 Jun
LCD Soundsystem return to Scotland for the first of a three-night run, and the modern legends are on top form at their favourite venue Read more »| 03 Jul 2024 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: July 2024
Songwriters around Scotland spend July doing what they do best: releasing records indie, ambient, trad, techno, basically every type of tune for keeping cool this summer Read more »| 02 Jul 2024 -
TravelThe AIG Women’s Open returns to the Home of Golf
World-class golf, family entertainment, food, a festival atmosphere and live music from Tom Grennan – there are many reasons to make it to The AIG Women’s Open when it returns to St Andrews this summer Read more »| 01 Jul 2024 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: July 2024
Desperate to get out and see some live music? Wait no longer – It's July and we’ve reached peak festival season! Read more »| 01 Jul 2024