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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ReviewsMeursault @ La Belle Angele, Edinburgh, 4 Oct
Meursault’s performance at La Belle Angele sees impassioned bursts of exasperation, humbling humour and a general air of pure enjoyment Read more »| 11 Oct 2019 -
ReviewsStars @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 26 Sep
A triumphant run through the seminal Set Yourself on Fire reveals the Canadian stalwarts' ongoing importance Read more »| 10 Oct 2019 -
ReviewsLubomyr Melnyk @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 6 Oct
The 70-year-old pianist and composer brings a night of gorgeous and unique music to The Queen's Hall Read more »| 08 Oct 2019 -
MusicThe Skinny on EH-FM, 7 October: Listen Again
Listen to our latest show on EH-FM with new music from FKA Twigs, Bossy Love, Nick Cave, Angel Olsen, Pictish Trail, Chromatics and more Read more »| 08 Oct 2019 -
ReviewsSebadoh @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 4 Oct
Sebadoh go back to basics with a well-balanced set taking in songs old and new from their extensive back catalogue Read more »| 08 Oct 2019 -
ReviewsKano @ Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 2 Oct
On the first night of his UK tour in support of his latest album, Kano continues to show why he's such a vital voice in UK music Read more »| 07 Oct 2019
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ReviewsBill Callahan @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 1 Oct
Bill Callahan brings an embarrassment of riches to Edinburgh's Usher Hall Read more »| 07 Oct 2019 -
ReviewsAlex Cameron @ The Art School, Glasgow, 27 Sep
Without sacrificing the high quality and slick production of his music, Alex Cameron takes a challenging stance on male behaviour and makes it a highly entertaining spectacle Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
ReviewsWilco @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 26 Sep
Wilco energise a packed Barrowlands with a two hour set that takes in 26 songs spanning their 25-year career Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
FestivalsLISB-ON 2019: Festival Report
A fairly recent addition to Portugal's festival calendar, LISB-ON benefits from an idyllic location and glorious weather as it brings local and international artists to the country's capital Read more »| 01 Oct 2019 -
ClubsPalidrone's takeover on EH-FM, 30 Sep
Listen back to Palidrone's takeover of The Skinny's weekly radio show on EH-FM ahead of their latest party at The Mash House on Friday 4 October Read more »| 01 Oct 2019 -
ReviewsRip It Up Live! @ Music Hall, Aberdeen, 22 Sep
Despite the best efforts of all the musicians involved, Rip It Up Live!'s celebration of Scottish pop music doesn't always hit the mark Read more »| 30 Sep 2019 -
ReviewsPeter Hook and the Light @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 19 Sep
A run through of New Order's Technique and Republic, plus a slew of Joy Division and New Order classics make for an enjoyable evening Read more »| 25 Sep 2019 -
ReviewsAriana Grande @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 17 Sep
Despite some tracks falling flat, Ariana Grande gives a performance that is fresh, polished and good fun to watch Read more »| 25 Sep 2019 -
ReviewsPile @ Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow, 17 Sep
Pile lead a bill of unabashed loudness, proving that they're more than just underground darlings thousands of miles from the scene they represent Read more »| 25 Sep 2019