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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ReviewsPeter Silberman @ Headrow House, Leeds, 19 Apr
The Antlers frontman brings his quietly devastating solo album to West Yorkshire Read more »| 15 May 2017 -
ReviewsFEST EVOL @ Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool, 30 Apr
Liverpool's Fest Evol, hosted by local promoter EVOL, was originally conceived as a way to fill the void for urban gig-goers as the summer festival season be... Read more »| 15 May 2017 -
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Jamie Lenman @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 6 May
Looking back on Jamie Lenman’s winding career path it seems relevant to compare him to his old friend and collaborator Frank Turner. Both are singer-so... Read more »| 12 May 2017 -
FestivalsThe Great Escape 2017: 10 Scottish bands to see
Ahead of The Great Escape in Brighton next week, we look at ten of the Scottish acts to catch at the festival Read more »| 12 May 2017 -
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The Physics House Band @ Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 8 May
The Hug & Pint have thought everything through this evening – earplugs sit in a plastic pint glass where fans are stamped in as they wander downsta... Read more »| 12 May 2017 -
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Deftones / AFI @ SEC, Glasgow, 7 May
Despite being decades past their peak popularity, Deftones still pack a mighty punch. To those not paying attention, it may seem strange that two bands ... Read more »| 12 May 2017
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PreviewsLive music in Manchester this week: 10-16 May
Manchester's own W.H. Lung launch their debut 10" single, the Godfather of Funk returns to town and more... Read more »| 10 May 2017 -
Festivals
Field Day 2017: Ten acts to see
As the Victoria Park festival celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, we pick out ten acts from this year's Field Day line-up that you won't want to miss Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
PreviewsScottish Gigs of the Week: 9-15 May
This week's gig round-up, with a huge show from Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, visits from Ducktails and George Clinton, and gigs from Pronto Mama and C Duncan among others Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
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Babe @ The Old Hairdresser's, Glasgow, 5 May
"What time's Babe on at please?" and "I can’t seem to be able to buy any [tickets] online" are the Facebook event sentiments pre-Babe at the Old Hairdr... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Festivals
Wrong Festival @ Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool, 22 Apr
It’s clear what sort of day we’re in for from the moment we arrive. Widnesian sludge trio Mums are so loud that their every note is not just... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Previews
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 4-9 May
Local aces Babe, Lush Purr and Withered Hand, and visits from Wheatus, Maximo Park and Kishi Bashi feature in this week's Scottish gig guide Read more »| 04 May 2017 -
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Stag & Dagger, Glasgow, 30 Apr
Since its inception as one of many festivals in London's trendy East End in 2008, Stag & Dagger emerged in the next year as Glasgow's premier music expo ... Read more »| 04 May 2017 -
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Wild Beasts @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 1 May
Boy King is the furthest that Wild Beasts have ventured from their 'signature' sound. It features much heavier, electronic instrumentation that distorts thei... Read more »| 02 May 2017 -
Things To Do
Live music in Manchester this week: 3-9 May
You've an eclectic week on your hands, as The Travelling Band unveil their new line-up, Matt Mondanile's Ducktails tear up the Soup Kitchen basement and Wheatus – yep, Wheatus! – head our way with those well-worn riffs Read more »| 02 May 2017