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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ReviewsSilversun Pickups @ Òran Mór, 1 July
It's not surprising that Silversun Pickups haven't quite managed to graduate to the mainstream in the UK, despite a repertoire of radio-friendly tunes. Most... Read more »| 07 Jul 2009 -
Festivals
T 2009: The Key Players
T in the Park's 2009 line-up is an embarrassment of riches. But how to sift the gold of talent (Blur, M83 et al) from the silt of mediocrity (Starsailor)? The Skinny's sized up what's on offer, and here we pick out a few promising nuggets sure to be well worth the entry fee. Read more »| 07 Jul 2009 -
ReviewsLucky Number Nine Showcase @ Captain's Rest, 26 Jun
Glasgow's Peter Parker (****), supergroup by name as well as nature, are picking up rave reviews before their debut 7-inch has even hit the shelves; as they ... Read more »| 06 Jul 2009 -
PreviewsMetal Up Your Ass - July, 2009
There are questions that keep me up at night. You're reading this so I'll assume we share some interests and therefore maybe these questions bother you too. ... Read more »| 30 Jun 2009 -
ReviewsFuture Cinema Presents: All Tomorrow's Parties Premiere
Donkeys, dancing girls and ice cream, an ATP film premiere and a Mogwai show all on one ticket? Ain't no mountain high enough, says the Picture House. Read more »| 29 Jun 2009 -
Previews
Live Music Roundup - July, 2009
St. Vincent boasts some of the most impressive and unique guitar skills this side of a Battles gig Read more »| 29 Jun 2009
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Festivals
Tartan Heart Festival 2009 @ Belladrum, 7-8 Aug
If you're tired of being swept up in the whirlwind of mainstream festivals and looking for a more chilled out affair this year, Belladrum’s a welcome r... Read more »| 26 Jun 2009 -
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Zappa Plays Zappa @ Picture House, 18 Jun
Treating the crowd to as many favourites as it is possible to cram into one evening’s entertainment, from Peaches En Regalia through Montana and finall... Read more »| 25 Jun 2009 -
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The Thermals @ Sneaky Pete's, 16 Jun
Now seven years in, it's perplexing that the Thermals aren't playing much larger venues by now, but it's hard to complain when you're standing within spittin... Read more »| 25 Jun 2009 -
PreviewsWickerman 2009 @ Dundrennan, 24-25 Jul
One of the more distinctive – and fast becoming one of the most well-regarded – festivals on the Scottish circuit, Wickerman returns for an eight... Read more »| 25 Jun 2009 -
Festivals
RockNess 2009 @ Dores, 12-13 June
Being introduced to RockNess 2009 with the sight of Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne ‘sphering’ around the audience with the glorious backdrop of Loch Ness framing the main stage majestically was certainly one of the more auspicious beginnings possible to a festival. In selecting their weekend acts, the organisers did veer towards leaning on the tried and tested, but that’s not to say there weren’t some interesting newcomers on display hoping to make a good impression. Read more »| 24 Jun 2009 -
Reviews
Zappa Plays Zappa
Zappa Plays Zappa @ Picture House, 18 Jun Read more »| 23 Jun 2009 -
Festivals
Hebridean Celtic Festival
Stunning scenery, friendly locals... and the black pudding isn't bad either. Read more »| 22 Jun 2009 -
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Throbbing Gristle @ Tramway, 17 Jun
It seems appropriate that Throbbing Gristle's first visit to Scotland is supported by Tramway: a post-industrial warehouse, it provides the perfect backdrop ... Read more »| 22 Jun 2009 -
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Dolcim @ The Admiral Bar, 10 Jun
With so little of note being served up across Scotland in the shape of extreme punk and metal for much of this year, it was a pleasant discovery to learn of ... Read more »| 22 Jun 2009