Live Music Roundup for September

Edinburgh

Celebrating 30 years of punk rock excess, The Misfits will descend upon the Liquid Room on September 24. Camp, theatrical and very, very loud, The Misfits have a fiendish cult following, and recent records such as 'Project 1950' prove that they can still kick it like they used to. Cynics may cry "cash-in!" at the prospect of another UK tour, but those disbelievers don't know what kind of fun they're missing out on.

What with Death From Above 1979 having announced their dissolution, people everywhere are looking frantically for new music to have sex to. Enter the Presets. Fusing dirty, bass-heavy electro with sleazy rock 'n' roll vibes, The Presets are the soundtrack to a thousand unwanted pregnancies. Whispered, sultry vocals dance in one ear and out the other, and before you know it you'll be throwing shapes like Travolta. Cabaret Voltaire, September 7.

Edinburgh locals Aberfeldy will bring some feel-good sounds to their home town with a gig at the Liquid Room on Sep 18. Charming, melodic and damn-near irresistible, only the most sour-faced Cradle of Filth fan could fail to be melted by their lush instrumentation and infectious boy/girl harmonies. Heart-warming stuff.

Glasgow

Heavy blues stompers The Black Keys will rock the ABC on September 26 with a bare-bones display of guts and glory. Using only guitar, drums and voice, this fiery duo make unforgettable music, and with celebrity fans ranging from Robert Plant to Thom Yorke, you know they've got to be doing something right. Think White Stripes without the affectations or rampant commercialism and you're in the right ballpark.

Skinny favourites Mogwai tear up the rock rulebook with a set at the Barrowland on September 23. Their star is in the ascendancy after the recent release of 'Mr Beast' and the fantastic 'Travel is Dangerous' EP. Known for their squalls of tormented feedback, the 'Gwai will surprise first time punters with their delicate guitar melodies and substantial emotional punch. A national treasure.

Prodigiously talented whippersnapper Patrick Wolf sees in October with a gig at G2 on Oct 3. He spins modern folk music effortlessly using violin, guitar, ukulele and just about anything else that comes to hand. His voice is his biggest asset however, bringing his outsider's tales of romance and adventure vividly to life. Wolf will be showcasing songs from his much anticipated new album 'The Magic Position' – this is guaranteed to be a special gig, so book early.