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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ReviewsJD McPherson @ Gorilla, Manchester, 27 Feb
Averting our minds from the snow and cold outside, JD McPherson brings a warm air of Tulsa rock'n'roll to Gorilla's intimate stage tonight Read more »| 02 Mar 2018 -
ReviewsBrian Fallon & The Howling Weather @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 21 Feb
The Gaslight Anthem frontman brings his new material to Manchester, but can't shake the sense that something magical is missing Read more »| 27 Feb 2018 -
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Scottish Music Highlights: 27 Feb - 5 Mar
This week's gig guide features a weekend of music in Paisley, live returns from Wiley and Nils Frahm, and a birthday and programme launch to celebrate Read more »| 27 Feb 2018 -
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Hamilton Mausoleum Suite @ Hamilton Mausoleum, 19 Feb
Tonight's performance of Francis Macdonald's Hamilton Mausoleum Suite flows seamlessly and is a huge privilege to have witnessed in the unique surrounds which inspired it Read more »| 27 Feb 2018 -
ReviewsKing Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard @ Academy, Manchester, 22 Feb
The tireless Australians bring a ferocious, if unfocused, show to Manchester Read more »| 27 Feb 2018 -
ReviewsFirst Aid Kit @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 24 Feb
After an initially coy beginning, the Söderberg sisters quickly settle into their Academy gig, chugging Irn-Bru and mixing the serious and the silly with great ease Read more »| 26 Feb 2018
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Damon & Naomi @ Night & Day, Manchester, 18 Feb
Damon & Naomi return to Manchester for a short delicate set Read more »| 22 Feb 2018 -
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Alvvays @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 18 Feb
An adoring Glasgow crowd are treated to a beautifully understated performance from Canadian dream-pop outfit Alvvays Read more »| 21 Feb 2018 -
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Spring/Summer Music Highlights with Skiddle
As spring slowly fades into summer, we take a look at some of the hottest gigs, clubs and festivals happening across Scotland, presented by Skiddle Read more »| 21 Feb 2018 -
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Wild Beasts @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 16 Feb
The Kendal quartet bid Manchester a farewell stirring enough to make you wonder whether they've made the right decision Read more »| 20 Feb 2018 -
Previews
Scottish Music Highlights: 20-27 Feb
From pop classics given jazzy makeovers, and gigs in art galleries, to psychedelic Aussies and festivals up mountains, there's an eclectic mix on offer across Scotland this week Read more »| 20 Feb 2018 -
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Franz Ferdinand @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 17 Feb
A long queue snakes its way around the Glasgow O2 Academy as hometown heroes Franz Ferdinand return to a rapturous response Read more »| 20 Feb 2018 -
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Nick Hakim @ King Tuts, Glasgow, 16 Feb
From unexpected flute-playing to vocoder solos, Nick Hakim and his band offer an energetic performance to an unfortunately unruly crowd at King Tut's tonight Read more »| 19 Feb 2018 -
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Meursault @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 17 Feb
In honour of the tenth anniversary of their debut album, Pissing on Bonfires / Kissing With Tongues is played front-to-back reimagined through the lens of 2018 Meursault with just a few surprises along the way Read more »| 19 Feb 2018 -
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Iron & Wine @ Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 15 Feb
Sam Beam's return to Manchester with Iron & Wine is by turns entertaining and frustrating Read more »| 19 Feb 2018