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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PreviewsGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 9-14 May
We take a closer look at the gigs happening in Edinburgh and Glasgow this week, including the launch of Museum of the Moon and shows from The Spook School and We Are Scientists Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
ReviewsStag & Dagger, Glasgow, 6 May
Despite some technical issues, Stag & Dagger 2018 is another excellent edition of the Glasgow festival, providing brilliant sets from Warm Digits, Bo Ningen and Protomartyr Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
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Kamasi Washington @ QMU, Glasgow, 5 May
Kamasi Washington and his band strut onstage full of pomp and pride tonight at Glasgow's QMU, expertly demonstrating their versatility and exemplary musical ability Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
FestivalsSPOT Festival 2018: we preview the Danish festival
As SPOT Festival kicks off in the Danish city of Aarhus today, we take a look at some of the Danish and Nordic acts you won’t want to miss on this year’s line-up Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
ReviewsJungle @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 3 May
Jungle whet the appetite for their upcoming sophomore album with a showcase of old and new cuts shoulder to shoulder Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
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Josh Rouse @ Manchester Academy 3, 26 Apr
Josh Rouse takes a while to get going in Manchester tonight, but eventually hits his stride with a mixture of old and new tracks Read more »| 04 May 2018
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Natalie Prass @ Mono, Glasgow, 29 April
Ahead of releasing her sophomore album, Natalie Prass is on top form tonight and seeing her in a venue as intimate as Mono feels like a real privilege Read more »| 04 May 2018 -
ReviewsFlorist @ The Castle Hotel, Manchester, 16 Apr
Florist offer an intimate performance tonight in the cosy surrounds of The Castle's living room-esque backroom Read more »| 04 May 2018 -
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Shonen Knife @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 1 May
While tonight's set from Osaka three-piece Shonen Knife isn't perfect, it does feature some absolute bangers including a top notch cover of Nick Lowe's Cruel To Be Kind Read more »| 03 May 2018 -
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Katie Von Schleicher @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 30 Apr
Despite an initially low turn out, Katie Von Schleicher and her band rip through a surprisingly loud and raucous set of songs, new and old Read more »| 03 May 2018 -
Previews
More Summer Music Highlights with Skiddle
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to get planning your nights out, festivals and all-dayers across Scotland with a little help from Skiddle Read more »| 02 May 2018 -
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Broken Records @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 26 Apr
Broken Records prove that their return was long overdue with a high energy set in Summerhall's Dissection Room tonight Read more »| 02 May 2018 -
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Yo La Tengo @ SWG3, Glasgow, 29 Apr
The ease and confidence with which Yo La Tengo roll through their two sets tonight is a thing to behold; the three-piece are unwaveringly doing what they want and doing it very well Read more »| 01 May 2018 -
Previews
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 1-7 May
Our guide to the best gigs in Scotland this week, featuring an Adam Stafford album launch and the 2018 edition of Stag & Dagger festival Read more »| 01 May 2018 -
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Mercury Rev @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 25 Apr
Tonight's show at The Caves provides surprise appearances from living legend Vashti Bunyan, along with a rare opportunity to bask in the hazy glow of nostalgia with Deserter's Songs played in its entirety Read more »| 30 Apr 2018