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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ReviewsJapanese Breakfast @ Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 22 Oct
Japanese Breakfast's music is polished, atmospheric, and emotional. When her stage presence reflects that energy, it's magic Read more »| 25 Oct 2022 -
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ReviewsBon Iver @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 20 Oct
Playing one of his biggest gigs to date, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon seems to be having fun at tonight's Glasgow arena show Read more »| 24 Oct 2022 -
ReviewsPop Mutations Festival 2022: The Report
The first in-person edition of Pop Mutations festival is a strong representation of where the UK DIY scene is at Read more »| 21 Oct 2022 -
ReviewsRina Sawayama @ SWG3, Glasgow, 13 Oct
While tonight's performances isn't flawless, there’s no doubt that Rina Sawayama’s star shines brightly Read more »| 17 Oct 2022 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: October 2022
Whether you're looking for festivals or one-off gigs, big names or local favourites, our monthly round-up of live music will keep you sorted through October Read more »| 04 Oct 2022 -
ReviewsJockstrap @ Stereo, Glasgow, 30 Sep
Magnetic, dynamic and intimate, Jockstrap impress at Stereo in Glasgow on the opening weekend of their UK tour Read more »| 03 Oct 2022
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ReviewsSoccer Mommy @ QMU, Glasgow, 24 Sep
A mixture of technical problems and an all-round lethargy means that Soccer Mommy's excellent new album struggles to make the transition to the stage Read more »| 27 Sep 2022 -
ReviewsKaty J Pearson @ Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, 20 Sep
There's nothing showy about Katy J Pearson and her band tonight, and there doesn't need to be: just great songs played wonderfully Read more »| 23 Sep 2022 -
Reviewsclipping. @ SWG3, Glasgow, 21 Sep
In their first ever Glasgow show, clipping. show that rap, industrial and ghost stories are a perfect fit Read more »| 23 Sep 2022 -
ReviewsGodspeed You! Black Emperor @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 18 Sep
Godspeed You! Black Emperor return to the Barrowlands on incandescent form Read more »| 21 Sep 2022 -
ReviewsConnect Festival 2022: The Report
Although not perfect, Connect has a future as one of the UK's most unique and engaging festivals Read more »| 09 Sep 2022 -
ReviewsPITCH Scotland 2022: The Report
PITCH Scotland have achieved an impressive amount in a short space of time and it’s clear they’re only just getting started Read more »| 07 Sep 2022 -
MusicThe Spirit of Jazz: SNJO's 2022/23 season
We speak with Tommy Smith, Founder and Director of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, to find out more about their forthcoming 2022/23 season Read more »| 06 Sep 2022 -
ReviewsJupiter Rising 2022 festival: The Report
Following a torrential downpour on Friday night, we dive into the action of Jupiter Rising's Saturday programme Read more »| 02 Sep 2022 -
ReviewsLucy Dacus @ Leith Theatre (EIF), Edinburgh, 25 Aug
Playing for Edinburgh International Festival, Virginia singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus's warmth reaches all the way to the back of Leith Theatre tonight Read more »| 30 Aug 2022