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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ReviewsElvis Costello and the Imposters @ Playhouse, Edinburgh, 24 Jun
Fans of all ages unite at the Edinburgh Playhouse for a satisfying mix of old and new songs played masterfully by Elvis Costello and the Imposters Read more »| 27 Jun 2018 -
PreviewsGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 27 Jun-3 Jul
Kelburn Garden Party and TRNSMT lead the charge for festivals this week, plus there's live shows from Rufus Wainwright and Kiefer Sutherland among others Read more »| 27 Jun 2018 -
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Iron & Wine @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 25 Jun
Despite the venue not being packed out, tonight's atmosphere is electric and Iron & Wine delivers an intoxicating headrush of a show Read more »| 27 Jun 2018 -
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DUDS @ Mono, Glasgow, 5 May
Manchester's DUDS and Glasgow's KAPUTT seem to get better every time we see them and the show at Mono on 5 May was bags of fun Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
FestivalsThe Great Escape 2018: The Review
We dig deep this year to find The Great Escape's most exciting new up-and-coming offerings and enjoy a wonderful cross-section of Scottish bands along the way Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
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Idlewild @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 21 Jun
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of seminal record The Remote Part, Idlewild perform a knockout performance in Summerhall's courtyard with more than a few surprises along the way Read more »| 25 Jun 2018
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The Vaselines @ Museum of the Moon, Glasgow, 22 Jun
Tonight's performance under the moon brings three artists together for a night of exquisite entertainment culminating in people literally dancing in the aisles Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
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Portico Quartet @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 20 Jun
Despite the move indoors and the late arrival on stage, Portico Quartet didn't disappoint tonight with their unique blend of jazz and electronica Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
Previews
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 20-25 Jun
From Rip It Up festival in Edinburgh to Oran Mor's West End All-Dayer in Glasgow, we've got all your gigging needs this week covered Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
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Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends @ Festival Theatre, 18 Jun
Bill Murray teams up with three world-class musicians for a gonzo night of music, spoken word and some delightful dicking around on Edinburgh's grand Festival Theatre stage Read more »| 19 Jun 2018 -
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Public Image Ltd @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 13 Jun
Just the chance to see John Lydon's confrontational, magnetic presence is enough to warrant the admission; that it all sounds so good is just the icing on the cake Read more »| 15 Jun 2018 -
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Future Islands @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 14 Jun
Tonight's show at the Usher Hall proves that Future Islands are a band at the top of their game Read more »| 15 Jun 2018 -
Festivals
Parklife 2018: Review
Lorde, Confidence Man and Vince Staples are just some of our highlights from Manchester's Parklife festival Read more »| 15 Jun 2018 -
Festivals
Field Day 2018: Review
Organisational issues loom heavily over this year's Field Day festival, despite playing host to some solid performances across both days Read more »| 15 Jun 2018 -
ReviewsAPE Presents: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Victoria Park, 3 Jun
Preceded by Patti Smith, St. Vincent and Courtney Barnett among others, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds deliver an extraordinary closing set for London's inaugural All Points East festival Read more »| 14 Jun 2018