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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Reviewscorto.alto & friends @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 18 Jan
Celtic Connections' Made In Glasgow night at the Barrowlands proves that the city's music scene remains as exciting as ever Read more »| 23 Jan 2025 -
Reviewsbrownbear @ Saint Luke's, Glasgow, 19 Jan
brownbear delights with a string quartet and backing singers for a one-off sold-out show as part of Celtic Connections Read more »| 22 Jan 2025 -
ReviewsBecca Starr @ Room 2, Glasgow, 18 Jan
Becca Starr's album launch tonight is proof that hip-hop performed with a full band is the way forward Read more »| 20 Jan 2025 -
PreviewsScottish Live Music Highlights: January 2025
It might be cold and dark outside for much of January, but there are big gigs, mini-festivals, and an Independent Venue Week that warrant wrapping up and getting out the house for Read more »| 07 Jan 2025 -
ReviewsA. G. Cook @ SWG3, Glasgow, 15 Dec
Hopping across his decade-long career, A. G. Cook delivers a captivating 90-minute set layering his solo work and beats from high profile collaborations Read more »| 17 Dec 2024 -
ReviewsRomy's Club Mid Air @ Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 14 Dec
Romy bookends her own night with a DJ set to open and a live set to close, bringing last year's Mid Air album to life on a night of unbridled freedom Read more »| 17 Dec 2024
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ReviewsSam Fender @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 16 Dec
Newcastle's favourite son Sam Fender battles flu and fever to deliver a storming set to an adoring crowd in his second home Read more »| 17 Dec 2024 -
MusicSpotlight On... Works In Progress
For this week's Spotlight On, we catch up with Vicky Kavanagh, one of the organisers of experimental night Works In Progress ahead of their second event Read more »| 12 Dec 2024 -
ReviewsVampire Weekend @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 8 Dec
They may yearn for the shabby glamour of the music hall, but Vampire Weekend still wind down the Only God Was Above Us tour on a high at the Hydro Read more »| 12 Dec 2024 -
ReviewsM for Montreal 2024: Ten Artists to Check Out
We head to this year's M for Montreal festival and celebrate ten standout artists from the 19th edition of the Quebec showcase Read more »| 10 Dec 2024 -
ReviewsThe Chats @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 7 Dec
In spite of tonight's acoustic shortcomings, The Chats still manage to pull off an enjoyable and energetic performance in an explosive fashion Read more »| 10 Dec 2024 -
ReviewsHope of the States @ Stereo, Glasgow, 5 Dec
Reuniting for a handful of shows 18 years after their split, Hope of the States sound as riotous and invigorating as ever before, hinting at new music to come Read more »| 10 Dec 2024 -
ReviewsFontaines D.C. @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 4 Dec
Playing to a sold out Hydro at the end of another huge year, Fontaines D.C. prove they were made for the big time Read more »| 06 Dec 2024 -
ReviewsCharli xcx @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 2 Dec
After raving around the world, this year’s biggest pop star finishes her victory lap in Glasgow. More than brat summer, this was the year of Charli xcx, and she’s here to show the Hydro just what it means to be a 365 party girl Read more »| 05 Dec 2024 -
Previews
Scottish Live Music Highlights: December 2024
High-profile pop artists are hitting Scotland for their end-of-year celebrations, but there's also plenty of Christmas nights out with local artists this December Read more »| 03 Dec 2024