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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FestivalsSummerhall unveil 2021 Edinburgh Fringe programme
The independent arts hub have pulled together a programme of live music, theatre and dance for the August festivals Read more »| 01 Jul 2021 -
NewsThe Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award returns
Submissions to The SAY Award are now open and a brace of new categories have been added to the annual music prize Read more »| 30 Jun 2021 -
FestivalsMusic Festivals and COVID safety
With music festivals in the UK scheduled to return in the coming months, we speak to some of the people working on the reopening of the industry, from festival directors to rapid testing innovators Read more »| 30 Jun 2021 -
FestivalsHidden Door 2021: The Music Programme
Pictish Trail, The Orielles and Ibibio Sound Machine are just a few of the acts confirmed for Hidden Door, which this year takes over the old Granton Gasworks Read more »| 30 Jun 2021 -
Live MusicScotland's Festivals: 2021 preview
With Scotland's festivals back on the menu for 2021, we take a look at just some of what's on offer in the next 12 months Read more »| 28 Jun 2021 -
ReviewsLaura Mvula – Pink Noise
Laura Mvula's unique vocal range is the star of Pink Noise, her first new music in five years Read more »| 28 Jun 2021
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ReviewsEmma-Jean Thackray – Yellow
Emma-Jean Thackray's debut album Yellow brims with kindness and connection through its musical messages Read more »| 28 Jun 2021 -
ReviewsSquirrel Flower – Planet (i)
Ella Williams faces her fear of disasters on her second album as Squirrel Flower, Planet (i), and ultimately regains control Read more »| 21 Jun 2021 -
ReviewsJohn Grant – Boy from Michigan
As its title and pared-back cover suggest, Boy from Michigan is a personal, unadorned look into John Grant’s psyche Read more »| 21 Jun 2021 -
ReviewsLucy Dacus – Home Video
The Virginia singer-songwriter is at her most vulnerable in front of her biggest audience yet Read more »| 21 Jun 2021 -
NewsHANG hip-hop & grime conference reveals full programme
HANG – Hip-Hop Aimed Networking with Grime – reveals the lineup for its inaugural event in Glasgow, and announces an open call looking for two emerging artists to perform at its live showcase Read more »| 09 Jun 2021 -
New MusicRebecca Vasmant – With Love, From Glasgow (track-by-track)
Ahead of releasing her debut album via her own record label, DJ and producer Rebecca Vasmant gives us a track-by-track rundown of With Love, From Glasgow Read more »| 04 Jun 2021 -
ReviewsWolf Alice – Blue Weekend
The north London quartet’s third effort is a dynamic and diverse journey through love that further secures their status as one of the UK's best acts Read more »| 04 Jun 2021 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-Up: June 2021
We offer a snapshot of the Scottish releases on offer for Record Store Day this month, and hone in on what else June has in store with releases from HYYTS and Ace City Racers among others Read more »| 03 Jun 2021 -
InterviewsRecord Store Day 2021: Shop Recommendations
Some of our favourite Scottish record shops pick out their highlights from the 2021 Record Store Day releases Read more »| 03 Jun 2021