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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ReviewsFontaines D.C. @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 4 Dec
Playing to a sold out Hydro at the end of another huge year, Fontaines D.C. prove they were made for the big time Read more »| 06 Dec 2024 -
ReviewsCharli xcx @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 2 Dec
After raving around the world, this year’s biggest pop star finishes her victory lap in Glasgow. More than brat summer, this was the year of Charli xcx, and she’s here to show the Hydro just what it means to be a 365 party girl Read more »| 05 Dec 2024 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: December 2024
High-profile pop artists are hitting Scotland for their end-of-year celebrations, but there's also plenty of Christmas nights out with local artists this December Read more »| 03 Dec 2024 -
ReviewsHoneyglaze @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 26 Nov
South London trio Honeyglaze bring their latest album Real Deal and eclectic sound to a mixed crowd at King Tut's Read more »| 29 Nov 2024 -
PreviewsParty Starters: Hogmanay 2024 Highlights
Here's how to celebrate Hogmanay in Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond, from street parties and daytime gigs to big nights out and great ways to bring in the new year Read more »| 25 Nov 2024 -
ReviewsEnglish Teacher @ QMU, Glasgow, 18 Nov
Mercury Prize winners English Teacher deliver a knockout performance at Glasgow's QMU, and lets us in on a few secrets along the way Read more »| 22 Nov 2024
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ReviewsKneecap @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 16 Nov
After a year that saw their first studio album and a feature film, West Belfast rap trio Kneecap hit the Barrowlands in all their unapologetic, chaotic glory Read more »| 19 Nov 2024 -
ReviewsEzra Collective @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 8 Nov
Bringing energy and euphoria to Glasgow, Ezra Collective dazzle with a masterclass in musicianship and star quality Read more »| 12 Nov 2024 -
ReviewsBarry Can't Swim @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 9 Nov
Edinburgh native Barry Can't Swim's performance at the Barrowlands serves as testament to the unifying power of music itself Read more »| 12 Nov 2024 -
![Ice Spice @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 31 Oct [supplied by PR for review]](https://images.theskinny.co.uk/assets/production/000/149/537/149537_widescreen.1.jpg "Ice Spice @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 31 Oct [supplied by PR for review]")
ReviewsIce Spice @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 31 Oct
Ice Spice's Y2K! World Tour brings a short but sweet set to the Barrowlands in Glasgow with stylish flourishes and a magnetic star at its centre Read more »| 08 Nov 2024 -
![Biffy Clyro @ Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, 24 Oct [for use with feature only]](https://images.theskinny.co.uk/assets/production/000/149/526/149526_widescreen.jpg "Biffy Clyro @ Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, 24 Oct [for use with feature only]")
MusicThe House That Biffy Built
Across three nights at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom, Biffy Clyro's homecoming is a convergent nexus of nostalgia, community and catharsis Read more »| 08 Nov 2024 -
ReviewsNia Archives @ SWG3, Glasgow, 30 Oct
Nia Archives blesses Glasgow’s SWG3 with her presence, showing off her skills as a multi-talented performer Read more »| 05 Nov 2024 -
![Bolis Pupul live at Apollo Club, Milan [only for use with Sneaky's review]](https://images.theskinny.co.uk/assets/production/000/149/500/149500_widescreen.1.jpg "Bolis Pupul live at Apollo Club, Milan [only for use with Sneaky's review]")
ReviewsBolis Pupul @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 30 Oct
Bolis Pupul brings a glorious show to Sneaky Pete's, delivering a dancefloor-heavy set that shows vulnerability and an ode to his Belgian-Chinese heritage Read more »| 01 Nov 2024 -
ReviewsIron & Wine @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 25 Oct
Sam Beam and co. are firing on all cylinders for this exceptional Iron & Wine show in Edinburgh Read more »| 28 Oct 2024 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: November 2024
November brings a trio of mini-festivals, big Scottish shows from Niteworks and Barry Can't Swim, and visits from English Teacher, Confidence Man and Billy Woods Read more »| 28 Oct 2024