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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ReviewsDjango Django @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 10 Aug
Three varied pop acts make for an excellent, expansive show as Django Django give Edinburgh all they’ve got Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
ReviewsStart to End: John Martyn's Solid Air @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 9 Aug
Including members of Admiral Fallow, Pronto Mama and Roddy Hart and the Lonesome Fire, Start to End invite Summerhall to join them as they journey into the smoke-filled world of Solid Air Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
ReviewsKing Creosote @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 9 Aug
King Creosote delivers a warm set that tends towards the peppier moments in his discography in a perfect opening night for the Edinburgh International Festival's Light on the Shore gig series Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
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And So I Watch You From Afar @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 8 Aug
The Northern Irish four-piece deliver their delightfully driving and sonic instrumental prog rock across an exhilarating hour-long set Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
Previews
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 7-13 Aug
Anna Meredith, King Creosote and Django Django play the Edinburgh International Festival, Russian protesters Pussy Riot arrive in the capital and Festival 2018 continues in Glasgow Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
Festivals
La Route du Rock 2018: Festival Preview
France’s Fort de Saint-Père plays host to a stellar selection of established and emerging artists this August at the La Route du Rock Festival Read more »| 02 Aug 2018
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Queen Kwong @ Night & Day, Manchester, 31 Jul
Queen Kwong’s entrancing frontwoman Carré Callaway throws mind, body and soul into a voracious performance tonight at Night & Day Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 30 Jul
These rebels without a cause flit confidently between solo acoustic, country rock and noise pop tonight in a set that sadly lags in the middle Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
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Earthless @ Classic Grand, Glasgow, 30 Jul
Krautrock connoisseurs Earthless command a ceaseless psychedelic voyage through the cosmos Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
Previews
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 1-6 Aug
Italian prog-rockers GOBLIN visit the capital, the SAY Award launch their 2018 longlist and 59 Productions along with Anna Meredith open the 2018 Edinburgh International Festival, plus more besides Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
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Fistymuffs @ Leith Depot, Edinburgh, 28 Jul
Celebrating the release of their debut EP, About Time, Fistymuffs take over the Leith Depot tonight with support from ethereal pop duo Romarsz and raging femmes Loud South Ladies Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
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Kid Canaveral @ The Rum Shack, Glasgow, 27 Jul
Lost Map Records fifth birthday celebrations continue with a night of pop from Kid Canaveral and Randolph's Leap Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
ReviewsCRYSTAL @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 27 Jul
Tonight sees three stellar support bands set the scene perfectly for an electric, impromptu set from Glaswegians CRYSTAL in one of Edinburgh’s sweatiest venues Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
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Meadows in the Mountains 2018: Review
Bulgaria's Meadows in the Mountains festival has its focus firmly on music, nature and community and is a truly unique and unforgettable festival experience Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
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FIDLAR @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 19 Jul
The Los Angeles rabble-rousers are on raucous, if predictable, form in Manchester Read more »| 27 Jul 2018