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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PreviewsScottish Gigs of the Week: 27 Jun – 3 Jul
It's an eclectic week in Edinburgh and Glasgow's venues, with shows from The Sugarhill Gang, Adam Stafford, Siobhan Wilson, Spoon and Pictish Trail all on the agenda Read more »| 26 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsWest End Festival @ Oran Mor, Glasgow, 18 Jun
The diversity of Scotland's music scene is showcased at Oran Mor's annual all-dayer Read more »| 26 Jun 2017 -
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The Maccabees @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 23 June
It’s been ten years since The Maccabees released their debut album, Colour It In. When it was released, they were one of a plethora of groups of young,... Read more »| 26 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsParamore @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 22 June
Pop punk is a genre so synoymous with being a teenager. Looking around the packed Usher Hall, 10 years after Paramore made their mark on the scene with their... Read more »| 26 Jun 2017 -
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Ho99o9 @ Rebellion, Manchester, 20 Jun
It took some choice words from Show Me The Body vocalist Julian Cashwan Pratt before his band’s set gets anything like the reception it deserves. ... Read more »| 23 Jun 2017 -
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Everything Everything @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 20 Jun
After yet another blistering day across the city, Manchester’s grandest venue hosts its most flamboyant act in the form of the ever-unpredictable Everything Everything Read more »| 23 Jun 2017
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Festivals
NOS Primavera Sound: The Review
We take in the younger sibling of Barcelona's Primavera Sound, and find Porto's line-up packed with moments of emotion, drama and high energy Read more »| 23 Jun 2017 -
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Oh Sees @ Academy, Manchester, 14 Jun
Unbridled and explosive, Oh Sees arrive in Manchester with a streamlined name and a momentous sound. Ever restless, John Dwyer and co start early, catching t... Read more »| 21 Jun 2017 -
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Whitney @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 20 Jun
The Chicago duo bring the celebratory final leg of their tour to Leeds in style Read more »| 21 Jun 2017 -
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 -
Previews
Scottish 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 -
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Thurston 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 -
ReviewsParklife 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