Live Music
The Skinny brings you reviews of current concerts and music festivals. Whether you're craving the sway of mellow jazz, or an electrifying night of rock, you'll find your perfect scene with upcoming concert and festival previews.
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ReviewsNile Rodgers & Chic @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 13 Dec
Within seconds of Nile Rodgers and Chic taking to the stage the whole SSE is on their feet and dancing for a set that highlights the best-known moments from a career that glitters like a disco ball Read more »| 17 Dec 2018 -
ReviewsJulia Holter @ Summerhall, 10 Dec
Julia Holter squeezes her band on to a snug Dissection Room stage for a set that explores the ethereal and the experimental, and showcases Holter's magisterial vocals Read more »| 11 Dec 2018 -
ReviewsHozier @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 7 Dec
Hozier's soulful Irish-born folk demonstrates a strong Celtic connection at Glasgow's O2 Academy Read more »| 11 Dec 2018 -
PreviewsGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 11-31 Dec
With performances from the likes of Nile Rodgers and Paul McCartney, and Christmas and Hogmany events taking place across the country, 2018 looks set to go out with a bang Read more »| 11 Dec 2018 -
ReviewsBook Yer Ane Fest @ Abertay Student Centre, Dundee, 30 Nov-2 Dec
Book Yer Ane Fest is much more than a DIY punk festival – it's the coming together of a community of music lovers with a desire to bring about positive change Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
ReviewsUnknown Mortal Orchestra @ SWG3, Glasgow, 26 Nov
Unknown Mortal Orchestra's vibrant set at SWG3 sees the band go Super Saiyan, for better and worse Read more »| 04 Dec 2018
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PreviewsGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 4-10 Dec
As December gets well and truly underway, Christmas parties are starting to take place across the country with festive gigs this week in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
ReviewsJulia Jacklin @ YES, Manchester, 28 Nov
Sydney's premier purveyor of lovelorn confessionals plays a low-key basement show as she gears up for a huge 2019 Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
ReviewsYoung Fathers @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 30 Nov
Young Fathers return to Scotland after a huge year of accolades to deliver a relentlessly triumphant set Read more »| 03 Dec 2018 -
ReviewsThe Twilight Sad @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 29 Nov
The Twilight Sad's first Edinburgh show in almost four years is incredibly special and one that won't be forgotten for a long time Read more »| 03 Dec 2018 -
ReviewsSelf Esteem @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 27 Nov
Slow Club's Rebecca Taylor proves she is made for pop music under her new guise, Self Esteem, dance moves and all. Read more »| 03 Dec 2018 -
ReviewsMalcolm Middleton @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 27 Nov
Airing most of his new album Bananas, as well as delving into his back catalogue, Malcolm Middleton provides a perfect evening of low-stakes entertainment Read more »| 29 Nov 2018 -
ReviewsBeerjacket @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, 25 Nov
In celebration of his new album Silver Cords, Beerjacket plays an intimate show at Sneaky Pete's with a little help from some friends Read more »| 27 Nov 2018 -
PreviewsGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 27 Nov-3 Dec
Young Fathers, Malcolm Middleton, Hinds, The Vaselines and Years & Years all play the central belt this week while Book Yer Ane Fest celebrates ten years of DIY solidarity in Dundee Read more »| 27 Nov 2018 -
ReviewsChristine and the Queens @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 24 Nov
Performing under her new alter ego Chris, Héloïse Letissier blurs the lines of gender and the boundaries of pop in a show of complete theatrical decadence Read more »| 27 Nov 2018