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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ReviewsRichard Dawson @ Saint Luke's, Glasgow, 26 Apr
Richard Dawson’s world-rattling voice and immense band don’t quite manage to elevate the lesser songs of new album The Ruby Cord Read more »| 02 May 2023 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: May 2023
May's Scottish gig guide features some massive pop shows, Glasgow dates for Caroline Polachek and Sam Smith, and a whole load of album release gigs Read more »| 02 May 2023 -
ReviewsShonen Knife @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 20 Apr
Five decades into their career, Japanese pop-punk trio Shonen Knife are still effortlessly bringing the party with their undeniable energy Read more »| 26 Apr 2023 -
ReviewsParamore @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 17 April
Paramore return to Glasgow with a stadium-sized show packed with intimate moments Read more »| 19 Apr 2023 -
ReviewsThe Tallest Man on Earth @ QMU, Glasgow, 16 Apr
As they move towards a bigger live sound, nothing can rein in the power of Swedish folkies The Tallest Man on Earth Read more »| 18 Apr 2023 -
MusicRecord Store Day 2023: What's on in Scotland
We pick out some of the releases hitting your local record shops on 22 April, and explore what some of our favourites have planned for Record Store Day Read more »| 13 Apr 2023
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ReviewsIceage @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 28 Mar
Iceage have matured into artsy rockers, but they still pack a boozy hardcore punch Read more »| 31 Mar 2023 -
ReviewsAna Roxanne @ The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 26 Mar
In her first Glasgow show since 2019, Ana Roxanne is truly sublime, beginning at a point of luminescent beauty and never wavering for a second Read more »| 28 Mar 2023 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: April 2023
April brings massive and intimate live shows across Scotland, plus the return of Record Store Day Read more »| 28 Mar 2023 -
ReviewsAlex G @ SWG3, Glasgow, 17 Mar
Playful, heartfelt and frequently surprising, Alex G’s crowd-pleasing live show perfectly encapsulates the mood of his latest record Read more »| 21 Mar 2023 -
ReviewsLåpsley @ Saint Luke's, Glasgow, 17 Mar
The Liverpool singer-songwriter's set is mostly made up of tracks from new album Cautionary Tales of Youth, and it's those new tracks which shine brightest Read more »| 21 Mar 2023 -
ReviewsSelf Esteem @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 6 Mar
With 'I Tour This All the Time' Self Esteem has created something which is more than the sum of its parts, perfectly bringing to life the world that her music inhabits Read more »| 08 Mar 2023 -
ReviewsYoung Fathers @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 3 Mar
Masters of energy, Young Fathers bring their dazzling party home to Glasgow tonight Read more »| 07 Mar 2023 -
ReviewsNova Twins @ La Belle Angele, Edinburgh, 24 Feb
Nova Twins' commitment to self-love and empowerment radiates tonight; true to its DIY punk spirit, their latest album Supernova shows itself to be strongest as a live show Read more »| 03 Mar 2023 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: March 2023
March is packed with left-field pop from Young Fathers, Self Esteem, Låpsley and the return of AMPLIFI – details of that and more in our Scottish gig guide Read more »| 24 Feb 2023