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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ReviewsThe Pretenders @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 13 Oct
Chrissie Hynde's voice remains strangely beautiful even at full pelt as The Pretenders play their first UK tour since 2008 Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
PreviewsScottish Music Highlights: 24-31 Oct
This week, catch local heroes Be Charlotte and The Little Kicks, and take in visits from Ghostpoet, Mount Kimbie and Godspeed You! Black Emperor Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Reviews(Sandy) Alex G @ CCA, Glasgow, 18 Oct
(Sandy) Alex G may have started out as a Bandcamp sensation, but tonight's laidback live show proves that he can hold a crowd Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
ReviewsDiet Cig @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 17 Oct
Tonight's show is anything but boring; while Diet Cig celebrate the unifying power of rock'n'roll, The Spook School have never sounded more confident Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
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The Horrors @ QMU, Glasgow, 19 Oct
By the time they close out their set, its clear that The Horrors are back, more confident than ever Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
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St. Vincent @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 18 Oct
With nothing more than a backing track for company, tonight's performance revolves around St. Vincent, who sits at the centre of her own solar system Read more »| 23 Oct 2017
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Frightened Rabbit with the RSNO @ Paisley Abbey, 17 Oct
Frightened Rabbit round off a year-and-a-half of hard work in support of their fifth studio album, with an incredible sold-out show with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in the stunning surrounds of Paisley Abbey Read more »| 20 Oct 2017 -
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Flat Worms @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 15 Oct
Although Flat Worms are a touch flat in stage presence, there’s no denying this promising three-piece bring a ferocity to their playing that leaves many of their post-punk peers in the shade Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
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The Breeders @ Academy 2, Manchester, 17 Oct
Kim and Kelley Deal return to the UK in adventurous mood as they preface a first new album in a decade Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
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Emma Pollock / RM Hubbert @ Paisley Arts Centre, 15 Oct
Emma Pollock is endearing throughout tonight's performance, and RM Hubbert is on quick-witted top form in the cosy surrounds of Paisley Arts Centre Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
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Downtown Boys @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 13 Oct
Despite frontwoman Victoria Ruiz suffering from excruciating earache tonight, Downtown Boys are a truly formidable force Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
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Slowdive @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 10 Oct
Tonight, in a performance that lets the songs breathe and the musicians play with a thrilling freedom, Slowdive set a course for something that looks suspiciously like the(ir) future Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
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HMLTD @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 13 Oct
HMLTD are only a few singles deep and they’re already living up to their cult ambitions Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
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Melvins @ SWG3, Glasgow, 11 Oct
Tonight's Melvins performance offers a brisk trip into the belly of the beast, one that will rattle round the heads of the faithful few here tonight for days to come Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
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Scottish Music Highlights: 17-23 Oct
This week sees celebrations of Lauryn Hill and Scottish music site Jockrock, plus shows from Diet Cig, Jayda G, The Horrors, Nightwave and more. Read more »| 17 Oct 2017