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slowdive

Slowdive

Much more than just “shoegaze” or “90s” legends, Slowdive are simply one of the best bands working in 2023

shed seven
Barrowland Ballroom

Shed Seven

From the moment Shed Seven walk on stage you know you are in for ‘a […]

pharcyde
The Liquid Room

The Pharcyde

The ’90s hip-hop legends bring a nostalgic head-trip for their first ever show in Edinburgh

sofia kourtesis

Sofia Kourtesis
Madres

After a couple of excellent EPs, the kaleidoscopic star reaches a higher plane on her debut album

Eden Court

Woman Walking

Despite its source material, Woman Walking struggles to find the magic of Shepherd’s mountains

kristin hersh
Summerhall

Kristin Hersh

Throwing Muses frontwoman (and Cello Pete!) deliver a low-key, acoustic set that hits all the right notes

the drums

The Drums
Jonny

The Drums a.k.a Jonny Pierce make their long-awaited return with album number six, Jonny.  Self-titled, […]

French Institute

In the Company of Women

Women’s fight for bodily autonomy is the focus of this understated and powerfully poignant directorial debut

The Puppetman

Flawed but entertaining supernatural slasher has a great lead performance but slightly frayed narrative strings

Eden Court

The Great Escaper

True story forgoes the media circus around a well-documented event to explore the anguish caused by war

French Institute

Utama

Directional debut captures the staggering beauty of the Altiplano, as well as the culture and communities threatened by the climate crisis