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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ReviewsL.A. Witch @ Mono, Glasgow, 21 Sep
L.A. Witch were cruelly denied the opportunity to perform at the Glasgow date on their European tour earlier this year but they manage to make up for it tonight Read more »| 26 Sep 2017 -
ReviewsSigur Rós @ SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, 24 Sep
Tonight's special Sigur Rós show is visually stunning, bolstered by elastic bass, pounding drums, bowed guitar and ethereal otherworldly vocals Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
Previews
Scottish Music Highlights: 26 Sep - 2 Oct
Our pick of this week's music, including visits from Nick Cave and Loyle Carner, plus the return of Tenement Trail Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
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The National @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 20 Sep
The National play a set very much in honour of their critically acclaimed new album Sleep Well Beast and bring a high energy performance that leaves the crowd in awe Read more »| 22 Sep 2017 -
Festivals
Doune The Rabbit Hole 2017: The Report
Despite various problems with the weather, tech and cancellations, we still enjoyed our weekend at 2017's Doune The Rabbit Hole Read more »| 20 Sep 2017 -
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LCD Soundsystem @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 19 Sep
Six years on from their farewell tour, LCD Soundsystem return to Barrowlands with a set combining the recklessness of youth and the conviction of experience Read more »| 20 Sep 2017
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ReviewsThis is the Kit @ Gorilla, Manchester, 17 Sep
On a glum Sunday in autumn, This is the Kit have everyone smiling at tonight's Gorilla show Read more »| 19 Sep 2017 -
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Charly Bliss @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 17 Sep
Charly Bliss sell out The Hug & Pint tonight, and it seems they're absolutely killing it on their first ever European tour Read more »| 19 Sep 2017 -
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Ryan Adams @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 15 Sep
Tonight's Ryan Adams show sadly feels entirely self-indulgent, making for an overall disappointingly dull show Read more »| 19 Sep 2017 -
PreviewsScottish Music Highlights: 19-25 Sep
From Micah P. Hinson to Siobhan Wilson, L.A. Witch to Sigur Ros and clubbing on the Isle of Skye, this week there is quite literally something for everyone Read more »| 18 Sep 2017 -
Festivals
Reading Festival 2017: The Review
Chock full of guest appearances left, right and centre, Reading Festival delivers a wonderfully exciting weekend of music for its 2017 instalment Read more »| 14 Sep 2017 -
Festivals
Electric Fields 2017: The Review
Kate Tempest, Dizzee Rascal, Anna Meredith and Frightened Rabbit are the leading lights at the fourth edition of Electric Fields in Dumfries and Galloway. Read more »| 13 Sep 2017 -
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Neon Waltz @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 6 Sep
It’s no surprise that Sneaky Pete’s is full to the rafters tonight as Neon Waltz play one of their first Scottish shows since releasing their debut album Read more »| 12 Sep 2017 -
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Margaret Glaspy @ CCA, Glasgow, 9 Sep
Blending her debut album with new tracks and some sublime covers, Margaret Glaspy proves to be a captivating presence at CCA Read more »| 12 Sep 2017 -
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Chastity Belt @ Star and Garter, Manchester, 6 Sep
Chastity Belt's set tonight is hypnotic and comfortably static Read more »| 12 Sep 2017