Music, Indie, "Edinburgh"

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Bang on a Can All-Stars

Ghosts of the past and present collide through video and sound technology in this evening-long project from the internationally renowned Brooklyn-based Bang on a Can All-Stars, an electric chamber ensemble that brings together some of the world’s most adventurous musical thinkers. The Field Recordings project looks back…

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Fri 23 Aug

£12–£34 / 0131 473 2000

City of Stars Launch

Glasgow launch of the City of Stars festival, a two-day arts festival and conference in Malawi. Scottish Album of the Year nominee Auntie Flo headlines this launch party with his Afrobeat-infused electronica, plus performances by Bhundu Boy Rise Kagona and Edinburgh Afro-tinged indie combo Bwani Junction, plus Malawian…

The Arches, Glasgow

Thu 30 May

Free (rsvp to guestlist@lakeofstars.org to attend) / 0141 565 1000

  • 19:00

Live Music Sessions

A mix of local solo and duo talent.

The West End Hotel, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free

  • 21:00 – 00:00

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 21:00 – 00:00

Fri 31 May

Free

  • 21:00 – 00:00
…and 59 more dates until 21 Dec

The Blueswater Singer-Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic

Singer-songwriter showcase hosted by rhythm & blues band Blueswater, featuring guests every week and an open mic session.

Earl of Marchmont, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30
…and 29 more dates until 23 Dec

bETAMAX

Mutant disco, post punk, new wave and 2Tone night hosted by Chris FAST (FASTpunkclub) and Big Gus (the Go-Go).

Studio 24, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

£3 before midnight; £5 after / 0131 558 3758

  • 23:00 – 03:00

Born To Be Wide

Music industry seminar/social club that aims to bring musos, journalists, promoters, record shop workers and musicians together. Followed by DJ sets from the seminar guests.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh

Thu 30 May

Free / 0131 226 4224

goNORTH special with panellists Vic Galloway (Radio Scotland), Amanda Millen (goNORTH Festival Director), Alex Smith (goNORTH Project Manager for music]) and Ben Sunderland (Chasing Owls).

The Charlatanz

Tribute to the baggie sounds of The Charlatans.

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

£6–£8 / 0131 556 7060

  • 20:00 – 01:00

Glasvegas

Sweeping and ethereal guitar-driven indie-rock by the platinum-selling four-piece from Glasgow to promote the album Later … When The TV Turns To Static.

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh

Fri 28 Jun

£17 (or £25 with a limited edition 7'' single) / 0131 225 2564