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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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 -
ReviewsAlvvays @ 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 -
Previews
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 -
ReviewsWild 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
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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 -
ReviewsNick 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 -
Festivals
Eurosonic Noorderslag 2018: The Review
From experimental noise to talented producers, future pop queens and suitcases played like drumkits, Eurosonic Noorderslag 2018 offers up a veritable musical feast Read more »| 16 Feb 2018 -
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The Go! Team @ QMU, Glasgow, 9 Feb
The fun never stops for The Go! Team tonight at a packed out QMU in Glasgow Read more »| 16 Feb 2018 -
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The Lovely Eggs @ Stereo, Glasgow, 12 Feb
Lancaster husband-wife duo The Lovely Eggs deliver a noisy, high energy and ultimately fun night at Glasgow's Stereo Read more »| 15 Feb 2018 -
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Kendrick Lamar @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 11 Feb
Kendrick Lamar gives his all to the crowd at the SSE Hydro tonight, offering up exactly the razor sharp satire we need in these uneasy times Read more »| 14 Feb 2018