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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ReviewsTelevision @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 14 June
Despite the billing, Television don’t actually perform Marquee Moon tonight – not exactly. Yes, all eight of its songs feature, but the tracklist... Read more »| 17 Jun 2014 -
Reviews
Wye Oak @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 13 June
Tonight, Wye Oak’s sound echoes their stage setup: lots of space, lots of room to breathe. The Baltimore duo lean heavily on new album Shriek, letting ... Read more »| 17 Jun 2014 -
ReviewsAngel Olsen / Jaye Bartell @ Mono, Glasgow, 9 Jun
Performing solo for the most part, yet blessed with the kind of oaken baritone that can enthral a crowd unaided, Jaye Bartell gently starts tonight’s b... Read more »| 13 Jun 2014 -
ReviewsPAWS / Tuff Love @ The Art School, 6 June
Punters who made the mistake of bringing a jacket on what is an unusually warm Glasgow evening must be envious of Julie Eisenstein from Tuff Love. The guitar... Read more »| 10 Jun 2014 -
Festivals
In Pictures: Manchester Psych Fest
In Pictures: Manchester Psych Fest Manchester’s inaugural festival of psychedelia saw psych lovers of all ages descend on the Night & Day Cafe on ... Read more »| 10 Jun 2014 -
FestivalsIn Pictures: Dot to Dot 2014
In Pictures: Dot to Dot 2014 All-dayer Dot to Dot pitched up for another year at various venues along Oxford Road and its tributary streets and alleyways. C... Read more »| 10 Jun 2014
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Reviews
Son Lux @ Broadcast, 3 June
Local lads Kill The Waves draw a big crowd for their dream pop-inflected indie set – tracks Friend and Oak Tree showcase some serious songwriting chops... Read more »| 09 Jun 2014 -
Festivals
Primavera Sound 2014
As we've been telling you for years now, the annual Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona brings a lineup featuring indie rock vets (real indie roc... Read more »| 06 Jun 2014 -
Festivals
Supersonic Festival 2014, Birmingham Custard Factory, 30-31 May
Festival programming at its most daring, Supersonic returns with Matmos, Swans, Evil Blizzard, Bill Drummond and Sly & the Family Drone leading the charge on Birmingham's Custard Factory Read more »| 04 Jun 2014 -
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Fat Out Fest @ Islington Mill, Salford, 23-25 May
What is it with Bank Holiday festivals and Islington Mill exactly? Piecing together another set of late, sleep-deprived nights, Fat Out’s latest festiv... Read more »| 02 Jun 2014 -
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Chain and the Gang @ Kazimier, Liverpool, 27 May
Oh, Ian Svenonius! He’s stood at the front of the stage, lecturing us on Jorge Pardo’s Penelope, a brightly-coloured and multitentacled sculpture... Read more »| 02 Jun 2014 -
Festivals
Northwest Festival Watch – June 2014
As usual, where to gather without going too far afield – from Pondlife to LIV-BCN Read more »| 02 Jun 2014 -
Previews
Northwest Gig Highlights – June 2014
From the sharp pomp of Future Islands to the warped wonk of Luke Abbott – it’s all in a month’s work for you intrepid gig-goers Read more »| 30 May 2014 -
Previews
Scottish Gig Highlights – June 2014
This month's gig highlights include the return of The Phantom Band, Television playing Marquee Moon, the live debut of Loki's new band The Cartoon Cartel, and a double-header of gorgeous electronica with Son Lux and Sun Glitters Read more »| 30 May 2014 -
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Dot to Dot @ Various venues, Manchester, 23 May
The funny thing about the Manchester leg of Dot to Dot festival – now in its fifth year – is that while the event itself has gone from strength t... Read more »| 29 May 2014