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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PreviewsThe Aliens @ The Liquid Room, 16 Jun (CANCELLED - 3 Jun)
Quality pop songs in the key of Fife, if you will Read more »| 28 May 2008 -
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Live Music Highlights - June 2008
When it comes to gig action, June's looking totally fucking weapon Read more »| 23 May 2008 -
FestivalsWest End Festival @ Various venues across Glasgow, 13 - 29 Jun
As most Glasgow residents are aware, summer in the West End brings with it a few certainties: sunburn in Kelvingrove Park, attractive girls on Great Western ... Read more »| 23 May 2008 -
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Rock Ness @ Dores, 7-8 Jun
There’s a sweet sense of rebellion to the outdoor music festival. When it takes place in the looming shadows of Jimmy Page’s haunted mansion on the banks of Scotland’s favourite tourist trap, it gets even better Read more »| 23 May 2008 -
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Jens Lekman @ Oran Mor, 15 May
Possibly the most palatable contemporary male performer plying his trade today Read more »| 22 May 2008 -
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HEALTH @ The Captain's Rest, 10 May
After 20 minutes of zig-zagging riffs, things get a little dull Read more »| 22 May 2008
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ReviewsOrkestra Del Sol @ Queen's Hall
Roll up roll up, indeed. Read more »| 22 May 2008 -
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The Mae Shi @ Cabaret Voltaire, 18 May
You haven't really experienced unhinged spaz-rock until you've seen The Mae Shi Read more »| 22 May 2008 -
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The Twilight Sad / Frightened Rabbit @ Carnegie Hall, 15 May
It may be sore on the old tympanic membranes, but it's nothing if not original Read more »| 22 May 2008 -
ReviewsA Hawk And A Hacksaw @ The Arches, 13 May
A soaring cacophony of gypsy folk - mesmerising Read more »| 22 May 2008 -
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goNorth - The Gigs @ Dundee, 5-6 June
Music industry showcase travels to Dundee for the biggest ever goNorth Read more »| 21 May 2008 -
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Buddy Guy @ Carling Academy, 26 Jun
Master of the Blues is back in the UK for the first time in years Read more »| 21 May 2008 -
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Tapes 'n Tapes Talk It Off
Following the release of The Loon, Tapes ‘n Tapes became one of the buzz bands of 2006. Their sophomore effort - Walk It Off - sees them build on that remarkable debut and even pen an ode to George Michael in the process. Sort of. Neal Parsons caught up with lead singer Josh Grier to find out what possessed them Read more »| 20 May 2008 -
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Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks @ Oran Mor, 8 Jun
Pavement traded Cobain's self-seriousness but matched his laissez-faire approach to stuff like rhythm, melody and recording values Read more »| 20 May 2008 -
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Iron & Wine, ABC, 12 May
As the wonderfully mellowed, West coast whisper of Carousel drifts all around, we’re reminded of the genius of Beam Read more »| 17 May 2008