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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PreviewsScottish Gig Highlights – February 2014
A busy month ahead in February, with the world premiere of Admiral Fallow's new short film project, plus gigs from Thee Silver Mount Zion Memorial Orchestra, Ela Orleans, Danny Brown and many more Read more »| 30 Jan 2014 -
ReviewsConnan Mockasin / Teleman @ King Tut's, 22 January
Teleman's 'we sound like the Beach Boys but look like Kraftwerk' schtick carries remarkably well - in button down shirts, hair neatly parted, the London lads... Read more »| 28 Jan 2014 -
PreviewsIndependent Venue Week in the Northwest
The first Independent Venue Week brings together 18 gig venues from across the UK to celebrate those humble bars and clubs that support the grassroots of our local music scenes. Here’s what’s happening in the Northwest Read more »| 28 Jan 2014 -
ReviewsMogwai @ The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 27 Jan
Sitting down to witness ferociously loud, almost entirely instrumental electric-guitar work can, potentially, be a bit odd. These types of gigs require exper... Read more »| 28 Jan 2014 -
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The Fire Beneath The Sea @ Camp and Furnace, Liverpool, 24 January
It seems fitting as The Fire Beneath The Sea take to the Furnace stage tonight that they're headlining the venue’s new, themed night, Neighbourhood BBQ... Read more »| 28 Jan 2014 -
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Nathaniel Rateliff @ Leaf, Liverpool, 24 January
For a man who’s recently released a new album – Falling Faster Than You Can Run – that's steeped in heartache and seemingly born of a deep ... Read more »| 27 Jan 2014
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Adam Green @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 23 January
It’s mildly disappointing to find that, in the four years since this writer first saw him play, the phrase ‘man chest hair’ still forms the... Read more »| 27 Jan 2014 -
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Connan Mockasin @ Soup Kitchen, Manchester, 24 January
In what could be seen as a homecoming of sorts, Whalley Range resident and psych-pop raconteur Connan Mockasin brings his latest record Caramel to the intima... Read more »| 23 Jan 2014 -
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Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks @ Gorilla, Manchester, 15 January
"'Get ya cock out?’" Stephen Malkmus mimics in convincing Manc twang. "That's so...déclassé!" Rather than lobby the former Pave... Read more »| 21 Jan 2014 -
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Northwest Gig Highlights – January 2014
With New Year’s stubborn vomit stains barely seeped into the shag, it’s high time you take stock and reevaluate your priorities: gigs, of course – and there are plenty, from Fun Lovin’ Criminals to East India Youth Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
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Scottish Gig Highlights – January 2014
2014 gets rolling with a surge of national pride at Celtic Connections, announcing the return of Mogwai, RM Hubbert, Olive Grove Records and Lau; you can also catch Ubre Blanca and Kid Canaveral at The Skinny's 100th issue bash, plus much more! Read more »| 01 Jan 2014 -
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O2 Love Music Column – January 2014
Just long enough after Hogmanay that you’ll have hopefully recovered, the Fun Lovin’ Criminals swing by the O2 ABC on Thu 16 Jan. Front... Read more »| 01 Jan 2014 -
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Haim / Saint Raymond @ O2 ABC, 12 December
Nottingham’s Saint Raymond, aka Callum Burrows, feels slightly awkward as an opener for Haim; on guitar and vocals, and backed by guitar, bass and drum... Read more »| 16 Dec 2013 -
ReviewsTouché Amoré / Self Defense Family / Dad Punchers @ Stereo, 10 December
Boasting two members from our headlining band (Nick Steinhardt on guitar and Elliot Babin on vocals), Dad Punchers blast through a joyous little set of emoti... Read more »| 16 Dec 2013 -
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Gogol Bordello @ Manchester Academy, 14 December
Writing soberly about a Gogol Bordello live show – one taking place at Christmas of all times – feels a bit like getting a cat to use interpretiv... Read more »| 16 Dec 2013