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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ReviewsBroken Social Scene @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 23 May
There are times when music feels utterly inadequate. With the Manchester Arena bombing still at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts, Broken Social Sce... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
ReviewsThe Great Escape 2017: The Review
Last week The Skinny arrived in Brighton to experience The Great Escape Festival. A three day, multi-venue affair, TGE has a strong focus on artist discovery... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
Reviews
Chastity Belt – I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone
Seattle post-punk rockers Chastisty Belt have become known for their blend of Riot Grrl-style politics and irreverent humour. However, their third album sees... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
ReviewsMiya Folick @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 24 May
Los Angeles based alt rock singer-songwriter Miya Folick hasn’t had the easiest transatlantic trip. Tonight we’re told that, for unknown reasons,... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
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Priests @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 22 May
Don't be fooled by frontwoman Katie Alice Greer's cutesy pastel pink raincoat, her freshly manicured nails or her bleach blonde pleats because as soon as Pri... Read more »| 25 May 2017 -
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Metronomy @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 17 May
Over the past ten or so years, Metronomy have recorded five studio albums, been nominated for the Mercury Prize, and quietly built up an eclectic range of nu... Read more »| 24 May 2017
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Reviews
Leftfield @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 20 May
As far as album anniversary shows go, you’ll be hard pushed to find one as varied and all-encompassing as Leftfield’s run through of the ground-b... Read more »| 23 May 2017 -
ReviewsWashington Irving @ Stereo, Glasgow, 29 Apr
Reminding people of their inevitable demise may not be the best way to get a Saturday night crowd going, but it works for Washington Irving – by the en... Read more »| 23 May 2017 -
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Running Up That Hill: A Celebration of Kate Bush @ O2 ABC, 20 May
Curated by and featuring solo artist Emma Pollock (formerly of The Delgados), Running Up That Hill: A Celebration of Kate Bush promised to be informal and sp... Read more »| 23 May 2017 -
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The Goon Sax @ Mono, Glasgow, 20 May
There's a buoyant, laid-back crowd in Glasgow's Mono to see Australian indie-poppers The Goon Sax return to the city after last year's release of acclaimed d... Read more »| 22 May 2017 -
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Lush Purr @ Leith Depot, Edinburgh, 18 May
Venues don’t come much more intimate than this: it’s small, it’s sweaty and it’s above a pub. Taking place upstairs in Leith Dep... Read more »| 22 May 2017 -
Previews
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 23-29 May
Gigs in Edinburgh Vukovi @ The Mash House, 24 May Angsty Glasgow four-piece Vukovi head east with tracks from their self-titled debut album. We ca... Read more »| 22 May 2017 -
Previews
Free Stay Fresh Fest this Bank Holiday Monday!
Trof NQ have announced a mini version of Stay Fresh Fest as part of their tenth birthday celebrations this bank holiday weekend Read more »| 22 May 2017 -
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Craig Finn @ LP Records, Glasgow, 23 Apr
It’s a Sunday night and LP Records is packed from wall-to-wall with an audience of all ages; a testament to the wide appeal that comes from the unique ... Read more »| 22 May 2017 -
Festivals
The Great Escape 2017: Photo Gallery
Check out a gallery of shots from the Scottish showcases at this year's Great Escape festival in Brighton This year's Great Escape festival features a showc... Read more »| 19 May 2017