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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ReviewsEzra Collective – Where I'm Meant To Be
With Where I’m Meant To Be, the jazz quintet have crafted a supremely effective call to surrender yourself to the present and celebrate life through dance Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
ReviewsCarla Dal Forno – Come Around
Carla dal Forno returns, refining her sound to its purest essence Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
ReviewsBig Joanie – Back Home
Back Home shows increased confidence in production, without sacrificing any of the immediacy that make this trio one to watch Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
ReviewsDaniel Avery – Ultra Truth
Daniel Avery conjures a dreamlike world on his latest album, though at times excessive ambience stalls the vision Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
InterviewsBig Joanie on their new album Back Home
Big Joanie talk about the expansive sound of their second album Back Home, the many meanings of home and the ongoing challenges faced by the music industry Read more »| 31 Oct 2022 -
Live MusicAngel Olsen @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 22 Oct
Angel Olsen’s live show finds a balance of grandeur and poise, without taking herself too seriously Read more »| 27 Oct 2022
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Live MusicJapanese Breakfast @ Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 22 Oct
Japanese Breakfast's music is polished, atmospheric, and emotional. When her stage presence reflects that energy, it's magic Read more »| 25 Oct 2022 -
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Live MusicBon Iver @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 20 Oct
Playing one of his biggest gigs to date, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon seems to be having fun at tonight's Glasgow arena show Read more »| 24 Oct 2022 -
Live MusicPop Mutations Festival 2022: The Report
The first in-person edition of Pop Mutations festival is a strong representation of where the UK DIY scene is at Read more »| 21 Oct 2022 -
ReviewsCarly Rae Jepsen – The Loneliest Time
The Loneliest Time is a solid leftfield pop album, showcasing Jepsen’s ability to draw across eras and genres to push the boundaries of what pop can be Read more »| 21 Oct 2022 -
NewsFergus McCreadie wins The SAY Award 2022
Fergus McCreadie has been announced as the eleventh winner of the annual Scottish Album of the Year Award for his album Forest Floor Read more »| 20 Oct 2022 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Poster Paints
Following the release of their eponymous debut album, we catch up with Carla J Easton and shine a spotlight on Poster Paints Read more »| 20 Oct 2022 -
ReviewsArctic Monkeys – The Car
Grandiose strings and exuberant irresistible vocals in The Car show Arctic Monkeys are more comfortable than ever in their lounge-laden musical attire Read more »| 20 Oct 2022 -
ReviewsChloe Kim 김예지 – I Love and Embrace
I Love and Embrace from jazz drummer Chloe Kim 김예지 is a masterclass in versatility Read more »| 18 Oct 2022 -
ReviewsFrankie Cosmos – Inner World Peace
Frankie Cosmos never fail to provide lo-fi earnest, and in their new album Inner World Peace they take this concept to the extreme Read more »| 18 Oct 2022