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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ReviewsBloc Party @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 9 Aug
Only two Bloc Party members remain from the all-conquering line-up that released Silent Alarm in 2005, but this anniversary performance shows it ages well regardless Read more »| 12 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsCHVRCHES @ Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, 11 Aug
Another night of non-stop rain in Edinburgh fortunately doesn't dampen the spirits of those in attendance for CHVRCHES Read more »| 12 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsKate Tempest @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 9 Aug
Kate Tempest stuns the Edinburgh International Festival audience at the Leith Theatre with an unforgettable performance of her latest material Read more »| 12 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsFlorence and the Machine @ Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, 8 Aug
Florence Welch owns every last part of the stage during a performance which includes a marriage proposal as well as a slew of massive hits Read more »| 12 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsBelladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2019: The Report
From first-time infants to the seasoned party animal, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the heart of the Highlands at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsThe National @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 6 Aug
In the dampest of conditions at Kelvingrove Bandstand, The National still shine bright Read more »| 08 Aug 2019
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ReviewsSuede @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 31 Jul
Suede prove that you're never too old to jump up and down and forget about the outside world for a couple of hours, even if it is pissing it down Read more »| 06 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsFather John Misty @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 2 Aug
On the back of last year's God’s Favorite Customer, Father John Misty returns to Scotland with a delightfully romantic show at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Bandstand Read more »| 06 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsJenny Lewis @ Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 27 Jul
Projecting a mixture of fearlessness and vulnerability, Jenny Lewis thrills a Saturday night crowd in the capital Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
ReviewsJosh Ritter @ Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 25 Jul
Josh Ritter is in a celebratory mood, sharing songs from Fever Breaks in the city he studied in two decades ago Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Festivals 2019: Music Highlights
Our picks of the live music across the Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Book Festival Read more »| 31 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsLISB-ON 2019: Preview
Open-air dance music festival LISB-ON returns to Lisbon's Parque Eduardo VII for three days in September. We pick out five local DJs and producers on this year's line-up to catch at the festival Read more »| 26 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsNOS Alive 2019: Report
With a whole host of knockout performances, combined with great weather and an excellent atmosphere, Lisbon's NOS Alive is a real gem of a festival Read more »| 25 Jul 2019 -
ReviewsRolling Blackouts Coastal Fever @ St Luke’s, Glasgow, 15 Jul
Melbourne's Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever come to a heatwave-battered Glasgow with an evening of faultless beach pop and tightly-packed grooves Read more »| 24 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsBilbao BBK Live 2019: Festival Report
We report back from Bilbao BBK Live, where we witnessed the stars of the future and musical legends in the most idyllic of settings Read more »| 22 Jul 2019