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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ReviewsGrace Petrie @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 17 May
The Leicester singer-songwriter wears her heart on her sleeve and through a combination of sad and angry songs makes an Edinburgh audience very happy indeed Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
ReviewsThe Beths @ G2, Glasgow, 14 May
It’s a long way from Auckland to Glasgow but by the time The Beths depart the stage, the whole audience are so glad they made the trip Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
ReviewsBetter Oblivion Community Center @ The Ritz, Manchester, 12 May
Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers bring a spirited live iteration of their Better Oblivion Community Center album to Manchester Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
ReviewsC Duncan @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 May
C Duncan brings a healthy dose of new music and a near flawless performance Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
ReviewsPriests @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 14 May
Offering a night of infectious fun, Washington, DC's Priests should probably be on a bigger stage, but at The Hug & Pint they're right at home Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
ReviewsThe Skinny goes to The Great Escape 2019
Three days, 15 bands, Day-Glo underwear and a whole fleet of Slush Puppies, The Skinny reports back from this year’s Great Escape Festival in Brighton Read more »| 17 May 2019
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FestivalsKing Tut’s Wah Wah Hut Summer Nights Festival line-up announced
The King Tut’s grassroots music festival returns for its eighth year and with a new format. This year the festival will be running for seven weeks, rather than just two Read more »| 15 May 2019 -
ReviewsGods of Rap @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 12 May
Despite a quantity over quality approach, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy and De La Soul offer enough genuine delights in Gods of Rap to prove that all hope isn't lost just yet Read more »| 15 May 2019 -
ReviewsFat White Family @ SWG3, Glasgow, 7 May
How do you fix a reputation after it almost kills your band, stone dead? For garage rock hell-raisers Fat White Family, it’s by going mostly – and spectacularly – disco Read more »| 14 May 2019 -
ReviewsMARINA @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 30 Apr
Marina Diamandis' new stage show has undergone a major evolution and is dedicated to pure pop Read more »| 09 May 2019 -
ReviewsThe Xcerts @ SWG3, Glasgow, 3 May
As the band look to wrap up the Hold On To Your Heart era in style, The Xcerts bring the album on tour to Glasgow for one final time Read more »| 08 May 2019 -
PreviewsEdinburgh and Glasgow May Gig Highlights
Interpol, Dream Wife, Honeyblood, Confidence Man, Wu-Tang Clan, The Beths, Oh Sees and Big Thief are all set to play Scotland this May Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
ReviewsRufus Wainwright @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 25 Apr
Avoiding any obvious career highlights, Rufus Wainwright draws the main focus tonight to his second album Poses, celebrating a 20 year long career Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
ReviewsLoyle Carner @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 28 Apr
It's clear from tonight's performance that Loyle Carner has the presence and intelligence for big things, and he won’t forget his mum when they arrive Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
ReviewsNouvelle Vague @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 26 Apr
French outfit Nouvelle Vague celebrate their 15th anniversary, proving that there's beauty in everything, if you look close enough Read more »| 01 May 2019