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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ReviewsHalf Waif – The Caretaker
Nandi Rose Plunkett finds a space of her own on The Caretaker, another mesmerising record as Half Waif Read more »| 23 Mar 2020 -
OpinionThe Skinny's Bandcamp picks
Music streaming site Bandcamp are passing their share of today's sales back to musicians – here are some of our favourite bands and artists to look out for Read more »| 20 Mar 2020 -
New MusicElisabeth Elektra – My Sisters (Track Premiere)
Listen to My Sisters, the latest single from Elisabeth Elektra's upcoming debut album, Mercurial Read more »| 19 Mar 2020 -
InterviewsHow Scotland's music scene is surviving COVID-19
As Scotland's music industry scrambles to survive an uncertain future in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, we speak to those affected by the "new normal" Read more »| 19 Mar 2020 -
Live MusicNada Surf @ Academy 3, Manchester, 13 Mar
The indie-rock stalwarts squeeze in one last career-spanning masterclass as the walls close in on their European tour Read more »| 18 Mar 2020 -
NewsBandcamp waive fees on sales this Friday
Friday 20 March could be the perfect time to buy that single, EP, album, T-shirt, mug or sticker pack you've been eyeing up as Bandcamp waive their revenue shares for 24 hours Read more »| 18 Mar 2020
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New MusicBlack Tiles – Leave (Track Premiere)
Listen to Leave, the brand new single from Aberdeen post-punks Black Tiles Read more »| 18 Mar 2020 -
Live MusicLive Gig Streaming Calendar
With many gigs being cancelled, bands and artists are turning to streaming live shows from their flats and studios – here's what we know is happening and how you can watch Read more »| 17 Mar 2020 -
ReviewsTOKiMONSTA – Oasis Nocturno
While Oasis Nocturno is undoubtedly a pleasant experience, it might not stick with you very long Read more »| 17 Mar 2020 -
New MusicPeter Johnstone – Yoko Ono (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Yoko Ono, the title track for Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Peter Johnstone's latest EP Read more »| 17 Mar 2020 -
Live MusicTurnover @ The Garage, Glasgow, 9 Mar
Bringing the easy-going jazz melodies of last year's Altogether to Scottish soil, Turnover return for another clinical, professional display Read more »| 17 Mar 2020 -
Live MusicElvis Costello @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 10 Mar
He's a little slow to start, but the depth of Elvis Costello's talent is evident by the end of the night Read more »| 17 Mar 2020 -
Live MusicArlo Parks @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 10 Mar
While she might not have the most comprehensive of back catalogues, there's definitely some star quality on show tonight from Arlo Parks Read more »| 16 Mar 2020 -
Live MusicBlanck Mass @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 12 Mar
Blanck Mass manages to find the sweet spot between a rave and the sonic equivalent of a dystopian future Read more »| 16 Mar 2020 -
NewsCoronavirus: Support for artists and creatives
Some advice and information on support for artists and creatives affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in Scotland Read more »| 16 Mar 2020