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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ReviewsAt The Drive-In @ Manchester Academy, 13 Mar
The Texan post-punk heroes make a sparkling yet restrained return, with able support from Death From Above Read more »| 16 Mar 2018 -
ReviewsTune-Yards @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 14 Mar
Merrill Garbus gives an outstanding vocal performance while the rest of her band appear barely there as Tune-Yards tour in the wake of their new album Read more »| 16 Mar 2018 -
ReviewsSusanne Sundfør @ Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, 11 Mar
The Norwegian singer-songwriter presents a pastoral take on her sound in Edinburgh Read more »| 16 Mar 2018 -
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Lake of Stars @ The Art School, Glasgow, 11 Mar
Malawi Arts Festival Lake of Stars bring a diverse line-up of UK and African acts together for a very special night in Glasgow Read more »| 15 Mar 2018 -
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Superorganism @ CCA, Glasgow, 11 Mar
The much-hyped Superorganism impress in Glasgow, radiating happiness amid an impressive audio-visual barrage Read more »| 15 Mar 2018 -
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The Handsome Family @ Trades Club, Hebden Bridge, 8 Mar
As they celebrate twenty years of seminal LP Through the Trees, Brett and Rennie Sparks' weird charm remains irresistible Read more »| 14 Mar 2018
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Previews
Scottish Music Highlights: 13-19 Mar
This week's gig guide features visits from Hookworms and Tune-Yards, a chance to check out a new Glasgow venue, and a ludicrous number of shows on Saturday Read more »| 14 Mar 2018 -
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Martha Ffion @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, 9 Mar
Glasgow songwriter Martha Ffion presents a solid run-through of her debut album Read more »| 12 Mar 2018 -
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Gizehfest @ Aatma, Manchester, 17 Feb
The inaugural Gizehfest pulls a large and attentive crowd to the Northern Quarter’s Aatma for an excellent night of noise and harmony Read more »| 12 Mar 2018 -
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Mint Field @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 27 Feb
Mint Field deliver a solid, if at times unengaging, set tonight but it's the homegrown local talent of Home$lice and West Princes that steal the show Read more »| 08 Mar 2018 -
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Scottish Music Highlights: 7-12 Mar
An eclectic mix of gigs this week, from 47Soul's Arabic electro to intimate Frightened Rabbit shows, as well as the day-long Lake of Stars festival and the family-friendly Major Minor Music Club Read more »| 07 Mar 2018 -
ReviewsJD McPherson @ Gorilla, Manchester, 27 Feb
Averting our minds from the snow and cold outside, JD McPherson brings a warm air of Tulsa rock'n'roll to Gorilla's intimate stage tonight Read more »| 02 Mar 2018 -
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Brian Fallon & The Howling Weather @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 21 Feb
The Gaslight Anthem frontman brings his new material to Manchester, but can't shake the sense that something magical is missing Read more »| 27 Feb 2018 -
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Scottish Music Highlights: 27 Feb - 5 Mar
This week's gig guide features a weekend of music in Paisley, live returns from Wiley and Nils Frahm, and a birthday and programme launch to celebrate Read more »| 27 Feb 2018 -
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Hamilton Mausoleum Suite @ Hamilton Mausoleum, 19 Feb
Tonight's performance of Francis Macdonald's Hamilton Mausoleum Suite flows seamlessly and is a huge privilege to have witnessed in the unique surrounds which inspired it Read more »| 27 Feb 2018