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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ReviewsGodflesh @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 20 Jul
The godfathers of industrial metal, Godflesh grace the capital and impress with their ear-splitting music, though it's not without its technical difficulties Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 18 Jul
The Oasis icon leaves the past firmly in the rear-view mirror with new tracks and reinvigorations Read more »| 19 Jul 2018 -
ReviewsPallbearer @ Stereo, Glasgow, 17 Jul
After several false starts following a late arrival, doom metal band Pallbearer deliver a best of setlist which ends far too soon Read more »| 19 Jul 2018 -
Previews
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 17-23 Jul
With two massive gigs at Edinburgh Castle, a trio of metal bands hitting the central belt and Lost Map celebrating their 5th birthday there's something for everyone this week Read more »| 17 Jul 2018 -
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Kelburn Garden Party 2018: Review
From boats on hillsides to art installations and loads of great music paired with probably too much sun, The Skinny, once again, have a bloody great time at Kelburn Garden Party Read more »| 12 Jul 2018 -
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Make-That-A-Take Records @ Conroy's Basement, Dundee, 7 Jul
Make-That-A-Take Records bring a trio of acoustic acts to Conroy's Basement topped off with a palette cleansing and riff-heavy set from Dundee band Indica Read more »| 11 Jul 2018
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Reviews
TRNSMT: The Killers @ Glasgow Green, 8 Jul
The Killers top day five of 2018's TRNSMT festival at Glasgow Green with gusto Read more »| 11 Jul 2018 -
PreviewsGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 10-16 Jul
The Spook School, Spinning Coin, DTHPDL and Man of Moon all play Leith Depot, Love Letters zine launches in Glasgow and there's the ideal excuse to get out of the city with two top festival picks Read more »| 10 Jul 2018 -
ReviewsJustin Timberlake @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 7 Jul
Justin Timberlake remains the ultimate showman, even if his newer material doesn’t quite hold up, in a show of many peaks and troughs Read more »| 09 Jul 2018 -
Previews
Even More Summer Music Highlights with Skiddle
As summer rumbles sweatily on we take a look at what’s happening across Scotland before the nights truly do start drawing in. Skiddle have your gig, club and festival needs covered Read more »| 06 Jul 2018 -
Festivals
TRNSMT: Arctic Monkeys @ Glasgow Green, 1 Jul
Arctic Monkeys lead the charge on day three of 2018's TRNSMT festival as Glasgow's heatwave continues Read more »| 05 Jul 2018 -
Previews
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 4-9 Jul
Justin Timberlake and EELS play Glasgow; Queen, The Killers and CHVRCHES play the final weekend of TRNSMT and Edinburgh's Leith Depot launch their Love Live Music Week festival Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
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LYLO @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 4 Jun
We're treated to two excellent performances tonight from Leeds' Team Picture and Glasgow's LYLO, who seem to acquire some new fans along the way Read more »| 03 Jul 2018 -
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Shamir @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 25 Jun
Shamir delivers a confident, powerful and entertaining set tonight in Glasgow's Broadcast putting him and his astonishing voice centre stage Read more »| 03 Jul 2018 -
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Supersonic 2018: The Review
Shirley Collins, Daniel Higgs, Terminal Cheesecake and Gnod are just some of the exceptionally talented artists who thrill at this year's Supersonic Festival in Birmingham Read more »| 28 Jun 2018