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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ReviewsSons of Kemet @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 14 Aug
Sons of Kemet provide a transcendental performance at Leith Theatre that at times defies belief Read more »| 16 Aug 2022 -
ReviewsMichael Kiwanuka @ Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, 8 Aug
Michael Kiwanuka opens this year's Edinburgh Summer Sessions series in Princes Street Gardens with a sincere and heartfelt performance Read more »| 11 Aug 2022 -
PreviewsSpotlight On... Pitch
We catch up with Pitch - Scotland's conference for hip-hop and underground culture set to take place in Glasgow on 27 August - to find out more Read more »| 11 Aug 2022 -
PreviewsThe Spree festival returns to Paisley this September
Paisley's music and comedy festival The Spree returns for its tenth outing this September to the iconic Spiegeltent – we take a closer look at its programme Read more »| 10 Aug 2022 -
ReviewsHerbie Hancock @ Edinburgh Playhouse (EIF), 7 Aug
Herbie Hancock brings transcendental joy, with a potent mix of jazz and funk, to the opening night of Edinburgh International Festival's contemporary music programme Read more »| 10 Aug 2022 -
ReviewsJungle @ Junction 1, Glasgow, 6 Aug
Connoisseurs of electronic funk Jungle bring the party to Glasgow's latest outdoor venue, Junction 1 Read more »| 09 Aug 2022
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ReviewsRex Orange County @ SWG3 Galvanizers Yard, Glasgow, 3 Aug
On his second night in Glasgow, the Surrey-born songwriter brings spectacle and a sense of fun to this late summer celebration Read more »| 08 Aug 2022 -
ReviewsRufus Wainwright @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, 30 Jul
Even after three decades in show business, Rufus Wainwright knows how to bring down a house - or in this case, an outdoor bandstand with amphitheatre-style seating Read more »| 05 Aug 2022 -
FestivalsBluedot Festival 2022: The Report
Bluedot brings a mix of science and art to the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Macclesfield, and a life-altering performance from Björk and The Hallé Orchestra make this year's edition a weekend to remember Read more »| 03 Aug 2022 -
ReviewsWiki @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 27 Jul
Closing out his UK tour at Sneaky Pete’s, Wiki solidifies his status as one of the best rappers around Read more »| 03 Aug 2022 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: August 2022
With the Edinburgh festivals back this year, as well as festivals just in general, August’s music calendar feels overwhelmingly busy, but we’re excited for it and welcoming it with open arms Read more »| 29 Jul 2022 -
ReviewsModest Mouse @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 20 Jul
There's a celebratory mood in the air at the first Modest Mouse show in Scotland for seven years Read more »| 22 Jul 2022 -
ReviewsNOS Alive! 2022: The Report
Lisbon's NOS Alive! Music Festival brings a remarkably varied lineup together with soaring temperatures and beautiful scenery Read more »| 15 Jul 2022 -
ReviewsTRNSMT @ Glasgow Green, 9 Jul
Saturday at TRNSMT makes for a decent day out on the whole, but a sub-par headliner and logistical issues sadly plague the general vibe of the day Read more »| 12 Jul 2022 -
ReviewsGreen Day @ Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, 29 Jun
Joining forces with Weezer and Fall Out Boy, rock veterans Green Day roll back the years to host a nostalgic punk party for the ages in Glasgow Read more »| 07 Jul 2022