Scottish Music Highlights: 5-11 Sep

Gigs in Edinburgh

Neon Waltz @ Sneaky Pete's, 6 Sep
Having finally dropped their long-awaited debut album Strange Hymns last month, Caithness' finest are back on the road again. Catch the six-piece's dreamy hook-laden pop at Sneaky's, and read our recent chat with the band about life on tour, and recording in some of the most remote parts of the country.

And Yet It Moves @ Sneaky Pete's, 7 Sep
The new group from former Amazing Snakeheads frontman Dale Barclay, it would be wrong to expect anything other than a frenetic and captivating set from And Yet It Moves. They also play Glasgow's Broadcast, 5 Sep.

Meursault @ Henry's Cellar Bar, 9 Sep
The Song, by Toad stalwart and Scottish Album of the Year nominee plays a hometown show in the intimate subterranean confines of Henry's, with support from Sam Goodwill and Hailey Beavis.

Pinact @ Sneaky Pete’s, 10 Sep
Glasgow-based Pinact just released The Part That No One Knows at the end of August, their follow-up to 2015’s Stand Still and Riot, and we reckon it’s one of the best rock albums we’ve heard this year. Signed to Brooklyn-based label Kanine Records, they’ve a pretty solid US tour coming up so be sure to catch them at Sneaky’s before they head off. Tonight’s support comes in the form of Glasgow duo WOMPS.

Gigs in Glasgow

Matthew Bourne @ Platform, 8 Sep
Improvisational pianist and composer Matthew Bourne follows up last year's Moogmemory record – the first album recorded entirely on the infamously unruly Memorymoog synth – with new piano work Isotach. Expect sparse but beautifully-arranged sounds to ring out across Easterhouse.

Living Body @ Hug and Pint, 8 Sep
Living Body are something of an indie supergroup, featuring Jeff T. Smith (formerly of Juffage), Katie Harkin (also of Sky Larkin, and a touring member of Wild Beasts and Sleater-Kinney) and members of Vessels, Mayshe-Mayshe and the Mark E. Smith-endorsed Esper Scout. Catch them at the Hug and Pint tonight, or at Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on 9 Sep.

Margaret Glaspy @ CCA, 9 Sep
Glaspy's debut LP Emotions and Math is packed with raw, beautiful songs buoyed by her unique voice and characterful guitar work. Live, she's a revelation – when we caught her in Manchester last year, we dubbed her "one of the year's most compelling live acts". 

Girlpool @ Stereo, 9 Sep
Girlpool's new album Powerplant earned a five-star review from us earlier this year, its "lullaby-like melodies drawing from you that which is so deeply buried you don’t even know it exists". The band bring their newly-expanded sound to Stereo this weekend.

The Veils @ The Garage, 9 Sep
You may have seen the London five-piece in the latest series of Twin Peaks; now it's time to catch their atmospheric sound in the flesh. Frontman Finn Andrews shared some of his favourite tracks with us earlier in the summer – read his Guest Selector choices here.

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Gig of the Week

Chastity Belt @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 8 Sep
Seattle-based indie rockers Chastity Belt are touring this autumn off the back of releasing their third long player, I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone, released back at the start of June via Hardly Art. Expect witty and cutting lyrics from the four-piece, fused with a fun live performance in the intimate surrounds of Glasgow’s Broadcast. It’s their only Scottish date, don't be a dafty and miss it; oh, and there’s support from Phillip Taylor of PAWS’ new band, Kælling.

[Chastity Belt by Conner Lyons]

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Club nights across Scotland

Reckless Kettle presents: Tama Sumo @ The Reading Rooms, Dundee, 8 Sep
Tama Sumo is a superstar of the dance music industry, with decades of experience as both a performer and producer. The German DJ/producer is signed to the Ostgut Ton label and is a resident DJ at Berghain, and she brings these illustrious credentials to Dundee this month thanks to the Reckless Kettle crew.

Missing Persons Club presents: Anastasia Kristensen @ La Cheetah Club, Glasgow, 8 Sep
An emerging techno champion, Anastasia Kristensen’s high-octane mixing style has already been backed by the likes of Red Bull and Mixmag. The Russian-born, Copenhagen-based producer will make her Scottish debut at La Cheetah this month, as a guest of renowned party starters Missing Persons Club.

Mixpak @ The Art School, Glasgow, 8 Sep
The Brooklyn dancehall imprint behind releases from Vybz Kartel and Popcaan take over the Art School for an all-night party, headed up by a back-to-back set from Jubilee and label boss Dre Skull. 

SUPERMaX is 10! w/ DJ Billy Woods @ The Berkeley Suite, Glasgow, 9 Sep
Supermax is arguably Glasgow’s most beloved cult disco institution, a sweaty riot that brings together good people and great tunes. For this special birthday extravaganza, expect a night of the very, very best disco cuts from Supermax’s very own DJ Billy Woods.   

Nightvision presents Green Velvet + Deetron @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 9 Sep
House and techno legend Green Velvet (aka Cajmere) takes up the selection duties as Nightvision returns to The Liquid Room.

Subculture XXX: Schwarzmann (Henrik Schwarz & Âme) Live @ Sub Club, Glasgow, 9 Sep
German house royalty Henrik Schwarz & Âme join forces for a very special live set at the Subbie, as part of Subculture and Sub Club's 30th anniversary celebrations.

Maseo (De La Soul) @ SWG3, Glasgow, 10 Sep
The De La Soul MC brings the group's inimitable vibe to SWG3's Poetry Club space for a not-to-be-missed party.