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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Live MusicBig Thief @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 3 Nov
Tonight's sold-out Big Thief show initially leaves us locked out and peering through a window, but once we're in it's definitely worth the wait Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
FestivalsNeighbourhood Festival 2017: The Review
Neighbourhood returns to Manchester for a day jam-packed with bands from across the indie spectrum Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
ReviewsLittle Dragon @ St Luke's, Glasgow, 1 Nov
Tracks from Little Dragon's latest album sound much heavier and fuller live and the Gothenburg four-piece are still as tight as ever Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
ReviewsSonica: Dear Esther Live @ Tramway, Glasgow, 3 Nov
Whether or not you’ve played the videogame before seeing Dear Esther Live is irrelevant; it’s simply stunning on the big screen Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
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Liars @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 1 Nov
Liars play loud, heavy and with apocalyptic energy tonight in Broadcast's packed basement, delivering a brilliantly eclectic live show Read more »| 03 Nov 2017 -
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Perfume Genius @ The Art School, Glasgow, 2 Nov
Mike Hadreas is full of confidence in his movement, voice and message tonight, showing all assembled the strength you can gain from going through hell and coming out the other side Read more »| 03 Nov 2017
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Goldfrapp @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 31 Oct
Goldfrapp deliver a greatest hits package tonight which sadly offers little more than the experience of watching a TV performance from the comfort of your own home Read more »| 03 Nov 2017 -
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Zola Jesus @ St. Luke's, Glasgow, 31 Oct
No Halloween flat party can compete with Zola Jesus' smoke-filled performance tonight Read more »| 03 Nov 2017 -
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Be Charlotte @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 28 Oct
Charlotte Brimner brings her electronic pop to Edinburgh, and shares some intriguing new material Read more »| 03 Nov 2017 -
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Los Campesinos! @ Club Academy, Manchester, 29 Oct
The indie stalwarts round off their 2017 with a hit-packed Manchester show Read more »| 02 Nov 2017 -
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Father John Misty @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 1 Nov
Epilepsy-inducing lights, full band freak-outs and drama aplenty from Josh Tillman, aka Father John Misty Read more »| 02 Nov 2017 -
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!!! (Chk Chk Chk) @ Stereo, Glasgow, 31 Oct
There's huge fun to be had at tonight's !!! show which is the holy trinity of sexy, sweaty and sincere Read more »| 01 Nov 2017 -
Previews
Scottish Music Highlights: 1-7 Nov
This week's best live music, with shows from Perfume Genius, Father John Misty, Her's and Japanese Breakfast among others Read more »| 01 Nov 2017 -
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Francobollo @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 28 Oct
Francobollo's experimental touches brings freshness to a genre that can easily turn stale and make for an enjoyable and fun show Read more »| 31 Oct 2017 -
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Joey Bada$$ @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 27 Oct
Joey Bada$$ is energised tonight and the crowd respond by bouncing, moshing and singing back every word Read more »| 31 Oct 2017