Live Music
The Skinny's guide to live music in Scotland. Our highlights of the best live gigs, and reviews of shows at venues large and small across Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond, plus previews of the summer's best music festivals.
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ReviewsCloth @ Mono, Glasgow, 27 Apr
Cloth launch their new album Pink Silence with an understated yet sublime performance in Glasgow Read more »| 30 Apr 2025 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: May 2025
May's gig round-up brings a bunch of showcases of new Scottish music, touring visits from Wet Leg, Soccer Mommy and Mannequin Pussy, and loads more Read more »| 29 Apr 2025 -
ReviewsChat Pile @ QMU, Glasgow, 23 Apr
Impossibly affable Oklahomans Chat Pile bring their mix of barrelling riffs and harrowing storytelling to Glasgow for a show that's equal parts ferocious and fun Read more »| 25 Apr 2025 -
ReviewsBrooke Combe @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 19 Apr
Brooke Combe more than rises to the occasion of headlining the iconic Barrowlands stage Read more »| 22 Apr 2025 -
ReviewsDivorce @ Stereo, Glasgow, 5 Apr
Showcasing their debut album, Divorce deliver a joyous performance in Glasgow fuelled by a mutual respect and affection between audience and musicians Read more »| 17 Apr 2025 -
ReviewsFather John Misty @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 12 Apr
Josh Tillman considers his career to date in a set filled exclusively with diamonds Read more »| 15 Apr 2025
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ReviewsLambrini Girls @ Saint Luke's, Glasgow, 9 Apr
The line between the stage and the crowd is entirely blurred at tonight's Lambrini Girls show as the pair have the Saint Luke's crowd in the palm of their hands Read more »| 11 Apr 2025 -
ReviewsCounterflows 2025: The Report
Counterflows returns to Glasgow and remains one of the finest festivals the UK has to offer Read more »| 10 Apr 2025 -
PreviewsHit the Road: Music Festivals Outwith Scotland
Sometimes it's fun to double up your festival with a bit of a road trip or holiday, so we've picked out 12 festivals outwith Scotland for you to consider this year Read more »| 08 Apr 2025 -
FestivalsDance Yrself Clean: Dance Festivals in 2025
From all-day raves and camping weekenders to multi-venue festivals and more, our Clubs editor picks out some festivals to keep you dancing through the spring and summer months Read more »| 08 Apr 2025 -
Previews33 music festivals coming to Scotland this summer
We take a look at what's happening across the spring, summer and early autumn months in Scotland's festival calendar, from multi-venue efforts to camping weekenders and everything in-between Read more »| 08 Apr 2025 -
PreviewsRecord Store Day 2025: Scottish Events Guide
The sun has got his hat on, hip hip hip hooray, the sun has got his hat on and it's almost Record Store Day! We take a look at the events happening across Scotland this Saturday Read more »| 08 Apr 2025 -
ReviewsGeordie Greep @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 30 Mar
Geordie Greep falls short of expectations on his solo return to Scotland's capital Read more »| 02 Apr 2025 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: April 2025
April brings a batch of festivals, Record Store Day shenanigans, and a whole load of top gigs besides – here are our highlights Read more »| 01 Apr 2025 -
ReviewsClairo @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 16 Mar
An atmosphere of joy and excitement permeates a chilly Sunday evening, as Clairo and her band deliver a captivating performance in Glasgow Read more »| 18 Mar 2025