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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ReviewsNothing @ Deaf Institute, 14 Sep
Now touring their second album Tired of Tomorrow, Philadelphia four-piece Nothing have something of a chequered past. Given the band’s nihilistic back ... Read more »| 22 Sep 2016 -
Things To DoLive music in Manchester this week: 21-27 Sep
We're taking to The Deaf Institute for Stay Fresh Fest on Saturday with Cowtown, Peaness and others, while Thursday provides more than ample choice with Plaid, Father Murphy and a Faitala EP launch. Read more »| 21 Sep 2016 -
Music
Citizens Theatre launch Citz Sessions gigs
Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison, Claire Grogan, Withered Hand, Frances McKee of The Vaselines and Kathleen MacIness headline a weekend of gigs at the iconic Citizens Theatre Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
PreviewsLive music in Liverpool this week: 14-20 Sep
You'd think the live music scene might slow down in Liverpool as Psych Fest approaches, but no, it's as busy as ever. From post-punk legends to site-specific world premieres, here's our guide to the pick of the bunch Read more »| 14 Sep 2016 -
Previews
Live music in Manchester this week: 14-20 Sep
Local psych-rock troupes, Canadian grungemakers and festivals aplenty: summer may be well and truly over but Manchester's live scene is as busy as ever Read more »| 14 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
Get to Know: Catholic Action
We talk to Catholic Action frontman Chris McCrory ahead of the band's set at Stay Fresh festival in Manchester Read more »| 14 Sep 2016
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FestivalsGet to Know: Kyotoya
Kyotoya only played their debut gig back in April, but the Manchester post-punks have impressed with their debut recordings, and they'll join some of th... Read more »| 14 Sep 2016 -
Reviews
Pinegrove @ The Hug & Pint, 7 Sep
It’s heaving in The Hug & Pint tonight. Perhaps it’s the incremental hype built up by Pinegrove’s burgeoning reputation as fine tunesmi... Read more »| 13 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
Get to Know: Ethan & The Reformation
We get to know the frontman of psychedelic riff monsters Ethan & The Reformation, ahead of their appearance at a brand new Manchester festival Read more »| 13 Sep 2016 -
Reviews
Frankie Cosmos @ Stereo, Sep 5
"I'm - we're - Frankie Cosmos," announces Greta Kline, as her three band members settle themselves behind their instruments; a visual reminder that everythin... Read more »| 09 Sep 2016 -
PreviewsLeeds DIY scene newsletter: September 2016
Plenty to check out this month, with Leeds Zine Fair providing a superb opening affair ahead of a busy few weeks of unmissable gigs, starring Unwave, Thee MVP's, Syslack and more... Read more »| 09 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
Festival No.6 2016: Review
In the trippy 1960s TV show The Prisoner, a mysterious giant white balloon called Rover was employed to ensure Patrick McGoohan’s titular character (No... Read more »| 09 Sep 2016 -
Reviews
Teenage Fanclub @ Liquid Room, 6 Sep
When the aliens finally do arrive, pointing their fancy rayguns in our faces as they demand to see our most valuable cultural artefacts (what are they like, ... Read more »| 07 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
Five to see at Liverpool Psych Fest 2016
Unsure where to start with Psych Fest's impressively eclectic line-up? Here are some of our favourites Read more »| 07 Sep 2016 -
Previews
Live music in Liverpool this week: 7-13 Sep
Eleanor Friedberger leads the week's gig highlights, alongside a plethora of punk sounds for your delectation: another busy week on the live music front Read more »| 07 Sep 2016