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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ReviewsGorillaz @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 29 Nov
Enthralling visuals and a raft of guest contributors from Vince Staples to De La Soul bolster Gorillaz' huge show at the Hydro Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
ReviewsChildhood @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 21 Nov
Childhood bring their blissful, overblown and soulful pop to Broadcast, with fellow London newcomers Sorry in tow for an exciting double bill Read more »| 29 Nov 2017 -
PreviewsScottish Music Highlights: 28 Nov - 4 Dec
From Book Yer Ane Fest's DIY punk in Dundee to Malian funk from Songhoy Blues in Glasgow and frantic bubu music in Edinburgh, we've got you covered Read more »| 27 Nov 2017 -
ReviewsSpinning Coin @ Mono, Glasgow, 17 Nov
Spinning Coin's album launch tonight is a jubilant celebration showing off just how talented this Glasgow five-piece Read more »| 27 Nov 2017 -
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John Maus @ The Art School, Glasgow, 25 Nov
John Maus is nothing short of magnetic tonight at The Art School Read more »| 27 Nov 2017 -
ReviewsJim White @ Òran Mór, Glasgow, 19 Nov
Jim White blends his quirkiness with traditional elements to intriguing, sincere and hilarious effect Read more »| 24 Nov 2017
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Bryson Tiller @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 20 Nov
Bryson Tiller gives his best hype man performance, while SZA shines in her support slot Read more »| 23 Nov 2017 -
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We Were Promised Jetpacks @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 21 Nov
Jetpacks' first of two nights airing new material at Sneaky Pete's is a jubilant affair that also sees the four-piece cracking out some old classics Read more »| 23 Nov 2017 -
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Marika Hackman @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 19 Nov
Tonight's sold-out show is the perfect showcase for an artist destined for great things Read more »| 22 Nov 2017 -
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Black Lips @ Mono, Glasgow, 18 Nov
Flying toilet paper, a smoking amplifier and a dislocated limb make for a full-on show at Mono tonight with Black Lips, Sweaty Palms and Shredd all truly going for it Read more »| 22 Nov 2017 -
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Run the Jewels @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 16 Nov
Tonight's show at the Academy features an almost naked Danny Brown and a powerful, nothing short of commanding set from Run the Jewels Read more »| 21 Nov 2017 -
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The Fall @ QMU, Glasgow, 4 Nov
Tonight's performance shows that it’s time for fans of The Fall to collectively acknowledge that the band is a shadow of its former self Read more »| 21 Nov 2017 -
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Aldous Harding @ The Art School, Glasgow, 17 Nov
Aldous Harding's otherworldly voice is the star of the show as the New Zealander returns to Glasgow Read more »| 21 Nov 2017 -
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Protomartyr @ CCA, Glasgow, 17 Nov
Earnest, heart-wrenching and completely lacking pretension, Protomartyr offer an inimitable challenge to a world that deserves it Read more »| 21 Nov 2017 -
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Pissed Jeans @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 12 Nov
Pissed Jeans teach a lesson in the power of fun, with impressive and bizarre support from Lone Taxidermist Read more »| 21 Nov 2017