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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PreviewsScottish Music Highlights: 3-9 Oct
Tim Hecker, Slowdive, Sacred Paws, Jonnie Common and James Yorkston feature in a diverse and action-packed week in Scotland's gig venues Read more »| 03 Oct 2017 -
ReviewsThe Black Angels @ SWG3, Glasgow, 25 Sep
The introspective mood and straightforward delivery of tonight's show best appeals to The Black Angels' most die-hard fans Read more »| 02 Oct 2017 -
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Bon Iver @ Playhouse, Edinburgh, 28 Sep
While tonight's show is immaculately executed, we can't help but feel it was a little on the short side Read more »| 29 Sep 2017 -
ReviewsNick Cave & The Bad Seeds @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 27 Sep
Nick Cave is a performer operating at the peak of his powers, delivering odes on murder, love, loss and desperation Read more »| 29 Sep 2017 -
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Omni @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 21 Sep
Atlanta three-piece Omni are taut, energetic and damn good fun at the Hug & Pint Read more »| 28 Sep 2017 -
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DAREFest @ The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh, 23 Sep
The inaugural DAREFest is an empowering event that balances practical business tips with affirmative feminism Read more »| 26 Sep 2017
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The Jesus and Mary Chain @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 23 Sep
Burning through a solid mixture of their back catalogue, The Jesus and Mary Chain's performance tonight is methodical, calculated, and made to please Read more »| 26 Sep 2017 -
ReviewsSparks @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 20 Sep
Tonight Sparks' new material segues perfectly into the old providing a complete set and performance from a band, still, performing at the absolute best level Read more »| 26 Sep 2017 -
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L.A. Witch @ Mono, Glasgow, 21 Sep
L.A. Witch were cruelly denied the opportunity to perform at the Glasgow date on their European tour earlier this year but they manage to make up for it tonight Read more »| 26 Sep 2017 -
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Sigur Rós @ SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, 24 Sep
Tonight's special Sigur Rós show is visually stunning, bolstered by elastic bass, pounding drums, bowed guitar and ethereal otherworldly vocals Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
Previews
Scottish Music Highlights: 26 Sep - 2 Oct
Our pick of this week's music, including visits from Nick Cave and Loyle Carner, plus the return of Tenement Trail Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
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The National @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 20 Sep
The National play a set very much in honour of their critically acclaimed new album Sleep Well Beast and bring a high energy performance that leaves the crowd in awe Read more »| 22 Sep 2017 -
Festivals
Doune The Rabbit Hole 2017: The Report
Despite various problems with the weather, tech and cancellations, we still enjoyed our weekend at 2017's Doune The Rabbit Hole Read more »| 20 Sep 2017 -
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LCD Soundsystem @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 19 Sep
Six years on from their farewell tour, LCD Soundsystem return to Barrowlands with a set combining the recklessness of youth and the conviction of experience Read more »| 20 Sep 2017 -
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This is the Kit @ Gorilla, Manchester, 17 Sep
On a glum Sunday in autumn, This is the Kit have everyone smiling at tonight's Gorilla show Read more »| 19 Sep 2017