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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ReviewsPJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying
With I Inside the Old Year Dying, PJ Harvey has produced her most beguiling work yet Read more »| 04 Jul 2023 -
ReviewsMeursault – Meursault
The self-titled, sixth record from Neil Pennycook and company reflects upon their past and journeys through a post-apocalyptic future with chaotic synths, mournful strings and feedback-riddled crescendos in tow Read more »| 04 Jul 2023 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: July 2023
This summer, the neophytes and newcomers of the Scottish music scene show their ability in looking back, reflecting on influences, and mastering a canon of retro genres, all while putting their own styles on these emerging trends Read more »| 04 Jul 2023 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: July 2023
July's live music round-up feels very festive – TRNSMT and Edinburgh Jazz Festival return, plus month-long fests at King Tut's and the Hug & Pint Read more »| 03 Jul 2023 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Rudi Zygadlo
Ahead of releasing his third solo album, we shine a spotlight on Glasgow multi-instrumentalist, singer and producer Rudi Zygadlo Read more »| 29 Jun 2023 -
Reviewsbdrmm – I Don't Know
On I Don't Know bdrmm have created a solid formula: radio-rock with more substance, nuance and historical awareness than most of their contemporaries Read more »| 28 Jun 2023
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ReviewsGrian Chatten – Chaos For The Fly
Grian Chatten’s debut solo album Chaos For The Fly brims with character and timeless appeal Read more »| 28 Jun 2023 -
Live MusicArctic Monkeys @ Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, 25 Jun
As Arctic Monkeys return to Glasgow, the Sheffield outfit confirm their world-beater status with an immaculate showcase of their skills Read more »| 27 Jun 2023 -
ReviewsThe Japanese House – In the End It Always Does
WIth her pop-heavy second album, Amber Bain is compelling as ever but falls a little short of coming full circle Read more »| 27 Jun 2023 -
ReviewsMong Tong 夢東 – Tao Fire 道火
On their latest album, Taiwanese duo Mong Tong 夢東 combine Southeast Asian influences for a collection of transportive, mesmerising soundscapes Read more »| 27 Jun 2023 -
TravelCity of Music: A guide to live music in Glasgow
Glasgow’s music scene is world-famous. Every band who comes here says so, and they are not contractually obliged to do that. Here’s why. Read more »| 26 Jun 2023 -
Live MusicDeath Grips @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 21 Jun
Although a muddy sound mix hampers the clarity of tonight's performance, the crowd is unequivocally on Death Grips' side and the show carries a palpable catharsis Read more »| 23 Jun 2023 -
ReviewsCurtis Waters – BAD SON
Curtis Waters’ second album grapples with the lure and lust of stardom, and the crushing weight of its expectation and incessant attention Read more »| 23 Jun 2023 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Alice Faye
Following the release of her latest single Nowhere To Go, and ahead of her forthcoming EP, we shine a spotlight on singer-songwriter and musician Alice Faye Read more »| 22 Jun 2023 -
Live MusicTara Lily @ The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 16 Jun
Tara Lily casts a graceful spell but keeps us on our toes with a genre-blending Glasgow Jazz Festival set Read more »| 21 Jun 2023