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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ReviewsNow, Now @ Night People, Manchester, 21 May
The Minneapolis duo defy the odds to make a triumphant return to Manchester following the release of latest album Saved Read more »| 23 May 2018 -
ReviewsPhoebe Bridgers @ St Luke's, Glasgow, 20 May
Phoebe Bridgers performs in the perfect surroundings of Saint Luke's tonight, and armed with little more than her acoustic guitar she tugs on more than just a few heart strings Read more »| 23 May 2018 -
Previews
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 23-28 May
We take a look at the gigs that have us excited for the second May bank holiday weekend, from LCD Soundsystem and Sylvan Esso to Nadine Shah, Solareye, Blanck Mass and more Read more »| 23 May 2018 -
ReviewsRay LaMontagne @ SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, 14 May
Ray LaMontagne’s taciturn demeanour shatters when performing as he summons every ounce of fervour from the fibres of his being Read more »| 22 May 2018 -
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Nap Eyes / Haley Heynderickx @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 10 May
While Nap Eyes impress in their headline show, Haley Heynderickx steals the show in a support slot worthy of the top of the bill Read more »| 22 May 2018 -
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The Spook School @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 May
The Spook School are a hell of a lot of fun tonight, delivering a great show as well as an excellent ode to veggie sausages Read more »| 21 May 2018
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Reviews
Car Seat Headrest @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 18 May
With Will Toledo able to focus more on singing and dancing, tonight's Car Seat Headrest show is undeniably fun Read more »| 21 May 2018 -
Previews
All Points East 2018: Festival Preview
Ahead of the inaugural All Points East festival, we take a look at ten acts you'd be out of your mind to miss, from LCD Soundsystem and Björk to Hookworms and Young Fathers Read more »| 18 May 2018 -
Reviews
Damo Suzuki @ Mash House, Edinburgh, 8 May
Tonight is sometimes brilliant, sometimes gibberish as Can's Damo Suzuki performs a set made up solely of compositions improvised entirely on the spot Read more »| 17 May 2018 -
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Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 16-21 May
From Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert to Japanese Breakfast, Car Seat Headrest and a Glasgow all-dayer hosted by Savage Mansion, we take a look at the best shows this week across Scotland Read more »| 16 May 2018 -
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We Are Scientists @ The Garage, Glasgow, 10 May
Tonight at The Garage feels like more of a We Are Scientists greatest hits set than a Megaplex promotional tour Read more »| 16 May 2018 -
ReviewsStart to End @ Museum of the Moon, Glasgow, 12 May
Start to End tackle Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon on the Museum of the Moon's opening weekend and deliver a more than fitting tribute to Scott Hutchison Read more »| 15 May 2018 -
Festivals
The Great Escape 2018: 10 acts not to miss
Ahead of The Great Escape festival in Brighton, here are ten bands and musicians (including our pick of this year’s Scottish acts) that are a must-see Read more »| 14 May 2018 -
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Drenge @ Gorilla, Manchester, 2 May
Drenge make a welcome comeback tonight in Manchester as part of their Grand Reopening Tour and it's very much business as usual Read more »| 11 May 2018 -
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Anna Burch @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 8 May
Anna Burch's Hug and Pint show may lack something truly memorable but it's absolutely faultless and no one leaves unsatisfied Read more »| 09 May 2018