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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ReviewsBilly Bragg and Joe Henry @ Summerhall, 15 Aug
When Tory premiership, austerity and xenophobia are the order of the day, artists like Billy Bragg have never been more relevant, or indeed, needed. The left... Read more »| 18 Aug 2016 -
PreviewsLive music in Liverpool this week: 17-23 Aug
There's antifolk, roots reggae and grindcore galore this week in our Liverpool gig guide... Read more »| 17 Aug 2016 -
Things To Do
Live music in Manchester this week: 17-23 Aug
You'd have forgiven this week's gigs to be thin on the ground, being the height of summer 'n' all, but it's far from the case – as proven by promising things to come from Kevin Morby, Julianna Barwick, Miracle Legion, Suuns, Sax Ruins and many, many more. Read more »| 16 Aug 2016 -
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Willis Earl Beal @ Summerhall, 11 Aug
Willis Earl Beal is a star. A timeless voice and an unnerving stage presence could have seen Beal conquer the mainstream mountain – but in small p... Read more »| 16 Aug 2016 -
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Show Me The Body @ Soup Kitchen, 12 Aug
New York City trio Show Me The Body aren’t afraid to embrace the rot in the core of the Big Apple. Their debut album Body War’s thrilling mixture... Read more »| 16 Aug 2016 -
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Dessa @ Soup Kitchen, 10 Aug
Just a few songs into what eventually develops into an epic and euphoric event, Dessa pauses to check in with a full and expectant house. "It's always hard t... Read more »| 15 Aug 2016
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ReviewsGodspeed You! Black Emperor @ Playhouse, 10 Aug
The drone has been playing quietly in the background long before anyone realises it’s part of the show. Indeed, two of Godspeed’s eight-strong co... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
A Carefully Planned Festival #6: Past and Present
We get to know the founder of the Northwest's most ambitious DIY music event – Matthew Boycott-Garnett tells us about his favourite acts to play previous events and who you should catch this year Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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Live music in Manchester this week: 11-17 Aug
The Deaf Institute celebrates its 8th birthday, the mysterious Willis Earl Beal heads to Soup Kitchen and there's lots of experimental goodness at Islington Mill. Scroll down to see what's what. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
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Live music in Liverpool this week: 10-17 Aug
There's pop-punk aplenty on Merseyside this week, not to mention a special appearance from a hip-hop veteran; meanwhile one particular prog outfit makes a welcome return Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
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Kathryn Joseph @ Summerhall, 6 Aug
Stepping in at the last minute for expected opening act The Anchoress, Siobhan Wilson reveals herself to be a more than capable substitute. Her songs eb... Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
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False Advertising @ The Castle Hotel, 5 Aug
Manchester: so, so many bands to answer for right now. Is that really the rapidly changing means of distribution and access, or simply an increasingly commit... Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
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Blossoms @ Gorilla, 7 Aug
“It’s better than watching Sunday afternoon shit on the TV.” Blossoms frontman, Tom Odgen has got a point – matinée ... Read more »| 09 Aug 2016 -
Previews
A Guide to Deep Time
Edinburgh International Festival gets underway this Sunday with The Standard Life Opening Event: Deep Time – but what's beneath that mystical title? We... Read more »| 05 Aug 2016 -
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The Fall @ Òran Mór, Glasgow, 30 July
In 1988 Mark E Smith joined fellow maverick songwriters Nick Cave and Shane MacGowan for a drink in a south London boozer. The occasion was a magazine interv... Read more »| 05 Aug 2016