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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ReviewsOpen Mike Eagle @ Stereo, Glasgow, 19 Mar
Open Mike Eagle presents a well-balanced set of chill and heavy hip-hop that has the crowd hanging on his every word Read more »| 22 Mar 2018 -
FestivalsNordic & Scandinavian Music Festivals Guide 2018
We take a look at some of the best music festivals taking place across northern Europe this year, from Iceland Airwaves to Scandinavian heavyweights Øya and Way Out West Read more »| 22 Mar 2018 -
ReviewsA Certain Ratio @ Stereo, Glasgow, 17 Mar
A Certain Ratio's performance at Stereo tonight is everything you could ask for from a gig: a bang-on meeting of musicianship and living, breathing funk Read more »| 21 Mar 2018 -
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Field Music @ Saint Luke's, Glasgow, 17 Mar
Field Music deliver an effortless, confident and revitalising performance in the warmth of Saint Luke's tonight Read more »| 21 Mar 2018 -
ReviewsHookworms @ The Art School, Glasgow, 17 Mar
A flawless performance from Hookworms proves they are a band undoubtedly in their prime Read more »| 21 Mar 2018 -
Previews
Scottish Music Highlights: 20-26 Mar
This week's gig round-up features unmissable shows from Young Fathers and Dream Wife, a bumper line-up curated by Catholic Action, and some interesting sonic happenings at both ends of the M8 Read more »| 20 Mar 2018
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The Rural Alberta Advantage @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 17 Mar
The Rural Alberta Advantage pull from across their back catalogue in front of an ecstatic Edinburgh crowd Read more »| 19 Mar 2018 -
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At The Drive-In @ Manchester Academy, 13 Mar
The Texan post-punk heroes make a sparkling yet restrained return, with able support from Death From Above Read more »| 16 Mar 2018 -
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Tune-Yards @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 14 Mar
Merrill Garbus gives an outstanding vocal performance while the rest of her band appear barely there as Tune-Yards tour in the wake of their new album Read more »| 16 Mar 2018 -
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Susanne Sundfør @ Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, 11 Mar
The Norwegian singer-songwriter presents a pastoral take on her sound in Edinburgh Read more »| 16 Mar 2018 -
ReviewsLake of Stars @ The Art School, Glasgow, 11 Mar
Malawi Arts Festival Lake of Stars bring a diverse line-up of UK and African acts together for a very special night in Glasgow Read more »| 15 Mar 2018 -
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Superorganism @ CCA, Glasgow, 11 Mar
The much-hyped Superorganism impress in Glasgow, radiating happiness amid an impressive audio-visual barrage Read more »| 15 Mar 2018 -
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The Handsome Family @ Trades Club, Hebden Bridge, 8 Mar
As they celebrate twenty years of seminal LP Through the Trees, Brett and Rennie Sparks' weird charm remains irresistible Read more »| 14 Mar 2018 -
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Scottish Music Highlights: 13-19 Mar
This week's gig guide features visits from Hookworms and Tune-Yards, a chance to check out a new Glasgow venue, and a ludicrous number of shows on Saturday Read more »| 14 Mar 2018 -
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Martha Ffion @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, 9 Mar
Glasgow songwriter Martha Ffion presents a solid run-through of her debut album Read more »| 12 Mar 2018