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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ReviewsXFRMR @ Leith Volcano, Edinburgh, 22 Aug
Robbie Thomson's XFRMR is a multi-sensory spectacle, at once formidable and beautiful, terrifying and arresting. Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
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Lana Del Rey @ The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 23 Aug
Lana Del Rey gives a slick and cool performance tonight that, though lacking in dynamism, bewitches her loyal subjects Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
ReviewsAndy Shauf @ La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh, 21 Aug
Andy Shauf's baroque pop is lapped up by an eager Edinburgh crowd Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
Electric Fields: Ten Acts to See
Ahead of its fourth year, we take a closer look at 2017's Electric Fields line-up and recommend ten of the best acts we think you should check out over the weekend Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
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Tricot @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 21 Aug
Tricot put on such an entertaining and wholehearted show that to come away as anything other than a rabid convert you'd have to be both utterly cynical and allergic to fun Read more »| 23 Aug 2017 -
FestivalsCambridge Folk Festival 2017: The Report
The first thing you notice at Cambridge Folk Festival is the camp chairs. It’s not unusual to see camp chairs at an outdoor music festival, but at Camb... Read more »| 23 Aug 2017
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Reviews
Lift to Experience @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 17 Aug
Josh T. Pearson and co deliver a near-perfect performance at a very special Edinburgh show Read more »| 22 Aug 2017 -
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Jenny Hval @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 20 Aug
A set mostly drawn from last year's Blood Bitch, and featuring aerobics, banana eating, flower throwing and more Read more »| 22 Aug 2017 -
Previews
Scottish Music Highlights: 22-28 Aug
Our pick of the best live music and club nights in Edinburgh and Glasgow this week Read more »| 22 Aug 2017 -
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Meursault @ The Leith Volcano, Edinburgh, 18 Aug
Technical hitches sadly draw tonight's Meursault gig at the Leith Volcano short Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
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Adam Torres @ The Hug and Pint, Glasgow, 17 Aug
Backed by Thor Harris and Aisha Burns, Adam Torres proves just as captivating alone with his guitar Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
King Eider @ The Leith Volcano, Edinburgh, 17 Aug
The Edinburgh five-piece bring energy and originality to this derelict Leith church Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
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Hinds @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 16 Aug
The Madrid four-piece play at double speed with seemingly endless energy, and a delighted, beer-soaked crowd do all they can to keep up Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
HAVEN 2017: The Review
We visit trendy Copenhagen's newest festival, a collaboration between Mikkeller beer and The National Read more »| 18 Aug 2017 -
Live Music
The Flaming Lips @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 15 Aug
The Flaming Lips’ electric set tonight at the Barrowlands is fun, flipped out, and flamboyant as fuck Read more »| 17 Aug 2017