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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Live MusicMy Bloody Valentine @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 27 Nov
My Bloody Valentine return to do the rounds and remind us that they're the gold standard of what a rock band can be Read more »| 02 Dec 2025 -
Live MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: December 2025
As the year begins to wind down, so too do band tour schedules – but there are still some highlights Read more »| 02 Dec 2025 -
Live MusicThe Hives @ Saint Luke's, Glasgow, 25 Nov
Swedish rockers The Hives swagger into an intimate Glasgow warm-up show, proving that they’re still your new, old, and current favourite band Read more »| 27 Nov 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Vagrant Real Estate
Aberdonian producer Vagrant Real Estate may have just put together the most Scottish record of 2025 – we catch up with the man behind the moniker, Nick Cronin, to find out more Read more »| 27 Nov 2025 -
Live MusicPeter Cat @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 21 Nov
Peter Cat bring a challenging but alluring soundscape to The Mash House to launch their new album, Starchamber Read more »| 27 Nov 2025 -
Live MusicNourished by Time @ The Art School, Glasgow, 22 Nov
Marcus Brown, aka Nourished by Time, puts in a party-starting performance in Glasgow Read more »| 25 Nov 2025
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Live MusicLorde @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 19 Nov
On her long-awaited return to Glasgow, Lorde delivers the costume changes and bombast of an arena pop show with intimacy and vulnerability Read more »| 21 Nov 2025 -
New MusicSpotlight on... Simone Seales
With their debut album Dearest out this weekend, we catch up with cellist and poet Simone Seales Read more »| 20 Nov 2025 -
Live MusicAlex G @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 17 Nov
The lo-fi indie hero from Philly delivers a rousing set to a crowd of clearly dedicated (if not entirely attentive) devotees at the Barras Read more »| 19 Nov 2025 -
ReviewsIona Zajac – Bang
Debut album Bang confirms Iona Zajac as one of Scotland’s most fearless and intriguing new voices Read more »| 19 Nov 2025 -
Live MusicSmerz @ Stereo, Glasgow, 16 Nov
Norwegian duo Smerz live up to the hype with a bewitching live take on their excellent second album, Big city life Read more »| 19 Nov 2025 -
ReviewsSimone Seales – Dearest
Simone Seales' debut album of cello and poetry shares memories of their first queer romance with the reflective glimmer of a nostalgic storyteller Read more »| 17 Nov 2025 -
InterviewsOn Her Own Terms: Iona Zajac on debut album Bang
Ahead of releasing her debut album, Bang, Iona Zajac tells us about touring with The Pogues, album number one and romantic dreams about Billy Connolly Read more »| 17 Nov 2025 -
ReviewsSiobhan Wilson – Thaw
On her latest album Thaw, Edinburgh singer-songwriter Siobhan Wilson discovers the boundless possibilities of the electric guitar Read more »| 14 Nov 2025 -
OpinionThe Jesus and Mary Chain's Psychocandy at 40
With The Jesus and Mary Chain's Psychocandy celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, we revisit the East Kilbride band's debut as its influence continues four decades on Read more »| 14 Nov 2025