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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ReviewsBluedot Festival 2018: Review
The Flaming Lips, Future Islands and The Chemical Brothers in a family-friendly setting makes Bluedot 2018 a raging success Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
ReviewsDel Amitri @ Edinburgh Castle, 21 Jul
Del Amitri have everyone on their feet as they tear through 80s and 90s fan favourites as well as new songs and unexpected covers much to the delight of the crowd Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
Previews
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 24-30 Jul
Lost Map's 5th birthday celebrations continue, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Gaslight Anthem touch down in Glasgow and pop-punk trio Fistymuffs launch their debut EP in Edinburgh Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
ReviewsEcho Machine @ Conroy's Basement, Dundee, 20 Jul
Featuring members of The Mirror Trap, Echo Machine play their debut live set for a home crowd, and industrial pop-punk duo Queequeg's Coffin set the scene perfectly Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
ReviewsGodflesh @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 20 Jul
The godfathers of industrial metal, Godflesh grace the capital and impress with their ear-splitting music, though it's not without its technical difficulties Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 18 Jul
The Oasis icon leaves the past firmly in the rear-view mirror with new tracks and reinvigorations Read more »| 19 Jul 2018
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Reviews
Pallbearer @ Stereo, Glasgow, 17 Jul
After several false starts following a late arrival, doom metal band Pallbearer deliver a best of setlist which ends far too soon Read more »| 19 Jul 2018 -
Previews
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 17-23 Jul
With two massive gigs at Edinburgh Castle, a trio of metal bands hitting the central belt and Lost Map celebrating their 5th birthday there's something for everyone this week Read more »| 17 Jul 2018 -
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Kelburn Garden Party 2018: Review
From boats on hillsides to art installations and loads of great music paired with probably too much sun, The Skinny, once again, have a bloody great time at Kelburn Garden Party Read more »| 12 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
Make-That-A-Take Records @ Conroy's Basement, Dundee, 7 Jul
Make-That-A-Take Records bring a trio of acoustic acts to Conroy's Basement topped off with a palette cleansing and riff-heavy set from Dundee band Indica Read more »| 11 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
TRNSMT: The Killers @ Glasgow Green, 8 Jul
The Killers top day five of 2018's TRNSMT festival at Glasgow Green with gusto Read more »| 11 Jul 2018 -
Previews
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 10-16 Jul
The Spook School, Spinning Coin, DTHPDL and Man of Moon all play Leith Depot, Love Letters zine launches in Glasgow and there's the ideal excuse to get out of the city with two top festival picks Read more »| 10 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
Justin Timberlake @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 7 Jul
Justin Timberlake remains the ultimate showman, even if his newer material doesn’t quite hold up, in a show of many peaks and troughs Read more »| 09 Jul 2018 -
Previews
Even More Summer Music Highlights with Skiddle
As summer rumbles sweatily on we take a look at what’s happening across Scotland before the nights truly do start drawing in. Skiddle have your gig, club and festival needs covered Read more »| 06 Jul 2018 -
Festivals
TRNSMT: Arctic Monkeys @ Glasgow Green, 1 Jul
Arctic Monkeys lead the charge on day three of 2018's TRNSMT festival as Glasgow's heatwave continues Read more »| 05 Jul 2018