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 Music
Party Starters: Hogmanay 2024 Highlights
Here's how to celebrate Hogmanay in Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond, from street parties and daytime gigs to big nights out and great ways to bring in the new year Read more »| 25 Nov 2024 -
Live Music
English Teacher @ QMU, Glasgow, 18 Nov
Mercury Prize winners English Teacher deliver a knockout performance at Glasgow's QMU, and lets us in on a few secrets along the way Read more »| 22 Nov 2024 -
Interviews
Spotlight On... Al Gu
With their debut EP Goop out today, we shine a spotlight on Edinburgh-based electronic, breakbeat and heavy bass DJ and producer Al Gu Read more »| 21 Nov 2024 -
Live Music
Kneecap @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 16 Nov
After a year that saw their first studio album and a feature film, West Belfast rap trio Kneecap hit the Barrowlands in all their unapologetic, chaotic glory Read more »| 19 Nov 2024 -
Reviews
Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More
Kim Deal, the guitarist and vocalist of trailblazing bands like Pixies and The Breeders, goes it alone on her debut solo album Read more »| 18 Nov 2024 -
Reviews
Joan Armatrading – How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean
Joan Armatrading returns with an edgy, dance-til-you-drop album that is sure to satisfy diehard fans and newcomers alike Read more »| 18 Nov 2024
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Reviews
Shuna Lovelle – Disappointment Is My Expectation
Edinburgh singer-songwriter Shuna Lovelle offers an exciting glimpse into her musical world on her promising debut EP Read more »| 18 Nov 2024 -
Reviews
Warmduscher – Too Cold To Hold
Warmduscher’s latest album oozes with variety, talented musicianship and their inimitably endearing weirdness Read more »| 15 Nov 2024 -
Playlists
kitti on Somethin' In the Water, track by track
Somethin' In the Water by Glasgow neo-jazz artist kitti is our album of the month – kitti talks us through the album, track by track Read more »| 15 Nov 2024 -
Interviews
Spotlight On... Jacob Alon
Following their appearance on Later... With Jools Holland, and with the release of their single Confession earlier in the week, we catch up with Jacob Alon Read more »| 14 Nov 2024 -
Live Music
Ezra Collective @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 8 Nov
Bringing energy and euphoria to Glasgow, Ezra Collective dazzle with a masterclass in musicianship and star quality Read more »| 12 Nov 2024 -
Reviews
Elori Saxl – Earth Focus
Ambient composer Elori Saxl returns with an album that aims to foster harmony between technology and nature Read more »| 12 Nov 2024 -
Reviews
Michael Kiwanuka – Small Changes
Michael Kiwanuka's fourth album, Small Changes, is a boundless effort that, while revelling in its musical referents stands tall, ceaselessly, beside them Read more »| 12 Nov 2024 -
Live Music
Barry Can't Swim @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 9 Nov
Edinburgh native Barry Can't Swim's performance at the Barrowlands serves as testament to the unifying power of music itself Read more »| 12 Nov 2024 -
Reviews
kitti – Somethin' In the Water
On Somethin' In the Water, Glasgow neo-jazz artist kitti offers sinuous and glistening reflections on love and the self Read more »| 11 Nov 2024