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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ReviewsDJ Shadow @ O2 ABC Glasgow, 20 July
The rumble of floor-quaking bass announces Joshua Paul Davis, aka DJ Shadow, to the gloom of the O2 ABC. Barely visible on the dimly lit stage, our maes... Read more »| 25 Jul 2016 -
ReviewsEtte @ The Old Hairdressers, 21 July
As parties go, this one gets off to a quiet start. Folk-popsters Randolph’s Leap usually appear as a 16-legged beast, but with the rhythm sec... Read more »| 25 Jul 2016 -
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Sun Kil Moon @ RNCM, Manchester, 20 July
Mark Kozelek delivers an occasionally spellbinding, but ultimately bloated, set in Manchester Read more »| 25 Jul 2016 -
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Lola Colt / ILL @ Soup Kitchen 14 July
"Theresa May, Theresa May / She’s not your friend if you are gay / Theresa May, Theresa May / Giving the best jobs to... FUCKING IDIOTS!” Should ... Read more »| 21 Jul 2016 -
Previews
Live music in Liverpool this week: 20-26 July
This week's Liverpool gig guide, featuring big shows at The Magnet and District and the return of Liverpool International Music Festival. Read more »| 20 Jul 2016 -
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Weaves @ Nice N Sleazy, 17 July 2016
Weaves kick off their Sunday night show at Nice N Sleazy with the grunge/punk gripe Shithole – 'I'm living in a shithole,' frontwoman Jasmyn Burke... Read more »| 20 Jul 2016
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Things To Do
Live music in Manchester this week: 20-27 Jul
This week's live music reaches astronomical new heights with the debut of Bluedot festival at Jodrell Bank, while Psyblings touch down with local psychedelia. All this and more, including Manchester Jazz Festival and Jungle by Night at Band on the Wall. Read more »| 20 Jul 2016 -
PreviewsLeeds DIY scene newsletter: July 2016
From indiepop supergroups to riot-themed events with ex-members of The KLF, we cast our eager eyes across Leeds' DIY scene to find out what's new Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
ReviewsFather John Misty @ Guild of Students, 16 July
There are high expectations steeped upon Josh Tillman following the universal critical acclaim of I Love You, Honeybear, his second album under the... Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
bluedot 2016: Five acts to watch
Underworld? Caribou? Jean-Michel Jarre? Bluedot's got it made when it comes to headliners, but if you're wondering where else you should point your attention, let us be your guide Read more »| 15 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
T in the Park 2016: Sunday, 10 July
Huge amounts of mud can do strange things to people, but with John Grant and LCD Soundsystem still to come, there's plenty to keep spirits up at T in the Park's third day Read more »| 15 Jul 2016 -
Previews
LIMF 2016: Five acts to watch
From Sigma and Lianna La Havas to the Buzzcocks and Clinic, you won't find yourself short of things to see at LIMF this year. Still, you may be wondering where to begin with the vast array of up-and-coming local talent on display – allow us to help... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
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Live music in Manchester this week: 13-19 Jul
Enjoy classic alt-rock sounds from Seattle with Mudhoney, catch the first appearance from The Railway Children in well over two decades, before booking ahead for big names with dates looming later this year, including The Cinematic Orchestra and Hinds. Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
FestivalsT in the Park 2016: Saturday, 9 July
The Saturday forecast is a little grim, but what’s T in the Park without a little drizzle? The likes of The Last Shadow Puppets and The 1975 attem... Read more »| 13 Jul 2016 -
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Live music in Liverpool this week: 13-19 July
Black metal, indie anthems and a thoroughly welcome visit from Father John Misty: we cast our eye across Liverpool's live music scene and come up trumps Read more »| 13 Jul 2016