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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ReviewsBill Ryder-Jones @ Woodland Creatures, Edinburgh, 11 Jun
Bill Ryder-Jones may be playing smaller venues than during the height of success with The Coral but the talent certainly hasn’t diminished. Since ... Read more »| 20 Jun 2017 -
PreviewsScottish Gigs of the Week: 20-26 Jun
From frenetic banjo-plucking to your last chance to catch a group of indie mainstays – via a Talking Heads-inspired line-up of some of the country's best bands – there's something for everyone in this week's gig guide Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsThurston Moore Group @ Gorilla, Manchester, 13 Jun
Back in 2011 when Thurston Moore was touring Demolished Thoughts, he seemed cowed, playing as much acoustic guitar as electric, throwing harp and cello into ... Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
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Parklife 2017: The Review
Empty NOS canisters ping as they hit the tarmac like empty shells. Bury Old Road is brimming with young expectant festival-goers clad in glitter, sportswear ... Read more »| 16 Jun 2017 -
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Arcade Fire @ Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, 8 Jun
An imposing square stage lies in the centre of the Edinburgh Corn Exchange, commanding attention as onlookers of all ages surround it on every side feverishl... Read more »| 14 Jun 2017 -
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Melt-Banana @ Deaf Institute, Manchester, 12 Jun
Your writer comes to this gig knowing virtually nothing about Philadelphian punk outfit Mannequin Pussy (other than their name, which suggests maybe we shoul... Read more »| 14 Jun 2017
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WHY? @ CCA, Glasgow, 8 Jun
The CCA is vibrant on this Thursday night, as gig-goers enjoy a pint before the show begins. Yoni Wolf, and his bandmates in WHY?, can be seen in the corner ... Read more »| 13 Jun 2017 -
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Nicolas Jaar @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 1 Jun
"Please dial this toll-free number to begin the show, and kindly place your portable telephone on speaker function," reads the message projected onto the Bar... Read more »| 13 Jun 2017 -
Previews
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 13-19 Jun
From the 60s sounds of Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, to Twin Peaks' star Chrysta Bell and award winning film composer Hans Zimmer, we've got you covered for music this week in the central belt Read more »| 12 Jun 2017 -
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Julien Baker @ Deaf Institute, Manchester, 6 Jun
There’s something about the phrase ‘solo set’ that inspires trepidation, particularly in reference to the singer of a punk band. Step forwa... Read more »| 12 Jun 2017 -
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Counterflows Festival, Glasgow: The review
We delve into the experimental world of Glasgow's Counterflows festival Read more »| 09 Jun 2017 -
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Eivør @ Oran Mor, Glasgow, 4 Jun
A seated audience is gathered in the basement venue of Òran Mór as the West End Festival continues at street level, though this crowd... Read more »| 09 Jun 2017 -
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The Staves @ Gorilla, Manchester, 31 May
The Watford ex-pats return from the States for their first British show in over a year Read more »| 08 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsJoe Purdy @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 4 Jun
A good singer-songwriter gig should feel like you're being welcomed into someone's house. When there's no band, no big stage show, you need something else fr... Read more »| 07 Jun 2017 -
Previews
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 6-12 Jun
Gigs in Edinburgh Arcade Fire, Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, 8 JunArcade Fire probably don't need much introduction... we're still in disbelief they're playing ... Read more »| 06 Jun 2017