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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ReviewsJenny Hval @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 20 Aug
A set mostly drawn from last year's Blood Bitch, and featuring aerobics, banana eating, flower throwing and more Read more »| 22 Aug 2017 -
PreviewsScottish Music Highlights: 22-28 Aug
Our pick of the best live music and club nights in Edinburgh and Glasgow this week Read more »| 22 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Meursault @ The Leith Volcano, Edinburgh, 18 Aug
Technical hitches sadly draw tonight's Meursault gig at the Leith Volcano short Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
ReviewsAdam Torres @ The Hug and Pint, Glasgow, 17 Aug
Backed by Thor Harris and Aisha Burns, Adam Torres proves just as captivating alone with his guitar Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
Live MusicKing Eider @ The Leith Volcano, Edinburgh, 17 Aug
The Edinburgh five-piece bring energy and originality to this derelict Leith church Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Hinds @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 16 Aug
The Madrid four-piece play at double speed with seemingly endless energy, and a delighted, beer-soaked crowd do all they can to keep up Read more »| 21 Aug 2017
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Festivals
HAVEN 2017: The Review
We visit trendy Copenhagen's newest festival, a collaboration between Mikkeller beer and The National Read more »| 18 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
The Flaming Lips @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 15 Aug
The Flaming Lips’ electric set tonight at the Barrowlands is fun, flipped out, and flamboyant as fuck Read more »| 17 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
Vegan Connections 2017: The Review
With a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, Vegan Connections is a mini-festival that pairs ethos with entertainment Read more »| 17 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Lambchop @ Gorilla, Manchester, 11 Aug
Kurt Wagner's Lambchop impress tonight as they work through their ambitious new album, FLOTUS, reinventing older material along the way Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
PreviewsScottish Music Highlights: 15-21 Aug
This week has everything from French pop to Spanish indie and Japanese rock, with a healthy smattering of local talent along the way including Iklan, Modern Studies and Optimo Read more »| 15 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Benjamin Clementine @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, 10 Aug
Benjamin Clementine stuns with his vocal performance and amuses with his awkwardness during his performance at the Festival Theatre, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2017: The Report
From KT Tunstall to Young Fathers via Rhythmnreel, Tamzene and First Aid Kit, we take a closer look at this year's sold-out Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
Clubs
Awesome Tapes From Africa @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 Aug
Brian Shimkovitz brings a night of solid grooves and eclectic African rhythms to Summerhall Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
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Frankie Cosmos @ La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh, 3 Aug
New York's Frankie Cosmos sets us up for a month of Edinburgh madness with brand new songs as well as some fan favourites Read more »| 10 Aug 2017