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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FestivalsDot to Dot 2017, Manchester: Festival Review
The kaleidoscopic, city-wide festival returns to Manchester stronger than ever Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsJulie Byrne @ CCA, Glasgow, 28 May
Julie Byrne runs her fingertips over her guitar strings before each song. From the closest rows, you can hear the opening few notes ring softly, though meant... Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
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Jeff Rosenstock @ Stereo, Glasgow, 21 May
The thrill of following most bands is in watching them grow with the years. Evolution is key to keeping fans interested, as well as to just being a sane huma... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
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FLY Open Air festival @ Hopetoun House, 20 May
FLY Club Open Air Festival returns for the second installation in the new luxury surroundings of Hopetoun House Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
ReviewsNatalie Imbruglia @ Gorilla, Manchester, 14 May
We're hamstrung from the off by dint of presentation: Natalie Imbruglia's European tour arrives with good intentions but who doesn't inwardly groan at the wo... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
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Scottish Gigs of the Week: 30 May-5 Jun
From Hidden Door in Edinburgh to Ladytron singer Helen Marnie in Glasgow, we've got you covered Read more »| 30 May 2017
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Reviews
Broken Social Scene @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 23 May
There are times when music feels utterly inadequate. With the Manchester Arena bombing still at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts, Broken Social Sce... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
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The Great Escape 2017: The Review
Last week The Skinny arrived in Brighton to experience The Great Escape Festival. A three day, multi-venue affair, TGE has a strong focus on artist discovery... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
ReviewsChastity Belt – I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone
Seattle post-punk rockers Chastisty Belt have become known for their blend of Riot Grrl-style politics and irreverent humour. However, their third album sees... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
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Miya Folick @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 24 May
Los Angeles based alt rock singer-songwriter Miya Folick hasn’t had the easiest transatlantic trip. Tonight we’re told that, for unknown reasons,... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
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Priests @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 22 May
Don't be fooled by frontwoman Katie Alice Greer's cutesy pastel pink raincoat, her freshly manicured nails or her bleach blonde pleats because as soon as Pri... Read more »| 25 May 2017 -
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Metronomy @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 17 May
Over the past ten or so years, Metronomy have recorded five studio albums, been nominated for the Mercury Prize, and quietly built up an eclectic range of nu... Read more »| 24 May 2017 -
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Leftfield @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 20 May
As far as album anniversary shows go, you’ll be hard pushed to find one as varied and all-encompassing as Leftfield’s run through of the ground-b... Read more »| 23 May 2017 -
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Washington Irving @ Stereo, Glasgow, 29 Apr
Reminding people of their inevitable demise may not be the best way to get a Saturday night crowd going, but it works for Washington Irving – by the en... Read more »| 23 May 2017 -
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Running Up That Hill: A Celebration of Kate Bush @ O2 ABC, 20 May
Curated by and featuring solo artist Emma Pollock (formerly of The Delgados), Running Up That Hill: A Celebration of Kate Bush promised to be informal and sp... Read more »| 23 May 2017