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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ReviewsMinus the Bear @ Stereo, Glasgow, 2 Jun
A band whose name comes from an in-joke about a bj but whose gigs attract basements full of grown men, Minus the Bear are like one of those reversible puppet... Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
Live MusicThe Afghan Whigs @ O2 ABC, 27 May
In defence of the Afghan Whigs, Cup Final day and another big rock gig at the Hydro (Kiss, in this instance) make for tough competition, but even so the O2 A... Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
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Savage Mansion @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 26 May
Savage Mansion is a Glasgow based rock band that contains well known faces from the city's prolific music scene. Taking to the stage on a sweaty Friday night... Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
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Erasure @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 28 May
There are enthusiastic audiences and there are Erasure audiences. Largely ‘mature’ – youthful faces are few and far between –&nb... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsPinegrove @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 29 May
Without the aid of his usual backing band, Withered Hand opens the night with a quirky set of delightful indie-folk gems, bantering with the crowd between so... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsThe Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Night & Day, Manchester, 25 May 2017
Manchester in May 2017 is perhaps unsurprisingly a slightly schizophrenic place Read more »| 01 Jun 2017
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Live Music
Pronto Mama @ The Art School, Glasgow, 26 May
It’s the hottest day of the year, and the heat threatens to stifle the energy inside a packed Art School. Indeed it might have, if this wasn’t su... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
Festivals
Dot to Dot 2017, Manchester: Festival Review
The kaleidoscopic, city-wide festival returns to Manchester stronger than ever Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
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Julie Byrne @ CCA, Glasgow, 28 May
Julie Byrne runs her fingertips over her guitar strings before each song. From the closest rows, you can hear the opening few notes ring softly, though meant... Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
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Jeff Rosenstock @ Stereo, Glasgow, 21 May
The thrill of following most bands is in watching them grow with the years. Evolution is key to keeping fans interested, as well as to just being a sane huma... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
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FLY Open Air festival @ Hopetoun House, 20 May
FLY Club Open Air Festival returns for the second installation in the new luxury surroundings of Hopetoun House Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
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Natalie Imbruglia @ Gorilla, Manchester, 14 May
We're hamstrung from the off by dint of presentation: Natalie Imbruglia's European tour arrives with good intentions but who doesn't inwardly groan at the wo... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Previews
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 30 May-5 Jun
From Hidden Door in Edinburgh to Ladytron singer Helen Marnie in Glasgow, we've got you covered Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
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Broken 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 -
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The 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