Ichiko Aoba
susurrating vocal is mesmerising
Queen's HallAoba's dreamy set soothes more than the soul
Sarah Howells/22 August 2023
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The Threepenny Opera
Seductively staged 20th-century classic is as powerful as ever
Matthew Herbert
The Horse brings the singular artist's conceptual prowess to life in a thrilling stage show
The Sleeping Souls
Just Before The World Starts Burning
Bright moments are overshadowed by a lack of cohesion on this debut
Ratboys
The Chicago band are a dialled-in delight, equally confident melting faces or leading a square dance
7 November 2023
Slowdive
Much more than just "shoegaze" or "90s" legends, Slowdive are simply one of the best bands working in 2023
2 November 2023
The Pharcyde
The '90s hip-hop legends bring a nostalgic head-trip for their first ever show in Edinburgh
Sofia Kourtesis
Madres
After a couple of excellent EPs, the kaleidoscopic star reaches a higher plane on her debut album
27 October 2023
Kristin Hersh
Throwing Muses frontwoman (and Cello Pete!) deliver a low-key, acoustic set that hits all the right notes
16 October 2023