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Electric Frog May Bank Holiday Weekender

The Frog is back and there seems to be no stopping them as they return for a May Bank Holiday special featuring David Morales, Dimitri from Paris, Erol Alkan, Chez Damier, Octave One (live), Matias Aguayo (live), Nicholas, Optimo, 6th Borough Project, Harri & Domenic, Melting Pot, Thunder Disco Club, Ben Martin…

SWG3, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

early bird: £18 (day); £35 (weekend) / 0141 357 7246

  • 18:00 – 02:00

Sun 26 May

early bird: £18 (day); £35 (weekend) / 0141 357 7246

  • 18:00 – 02:00

Margins Book and Music Festival

Back again for year three, this hip young festival spreads its wings to a new city for Margins Aberdeen. Set over two weekends, confirmed acts so far include Robert Newman, FOUND, Alasdair Gray, Christopher Brookmyre, Janice Galloway and more for six days of music, books and debate.

Various venues, Aberdeen

Fri 31 May

Times & prices vary

Sat 1 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sun 2 Jun

Times & prices vary

Various venues: Glasgow

Fri 18 Oct

Times & prices vary

Sat 19 Oct

Times & prices vary

Sun 20 Oct

Times & prices vary

Neu! Reekie!

Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.

The Poetry Club, Glasgow

Fri 14 Jun

£8

Neu! Reekie! heads back to Glasgow, this time taking along indie trio Sparrow and the Workshop, filmmakers Kim Moore and Gareth Griffiths (with their protest film Hell Unltd) and poet, novelist and performer Kevin Williamson. Plus, a mystery guest! Ooh, who could it be?!

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Fri 31 May

£7 / 0845 874 3001

With readings from American poet Krystelle Bamford and short story writer McGuire; music from Stevie Jackson of Belle and Sebastian and pop folkies Admiral Fallow; and the usual selection of animated goodness.

A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg

Over-14s show. Harlem rapper du jour who was inspired to start rapping in earnest following the death of his brother.

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

£17.50 / 0844 477 2000

Please note change of venue.

  • 19:00

Camera Obscura

Winsome, jangling indie sounds from Glasgow's increasingly compelling Camera Obscura.

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh

Tue 4 Jun

£12 / 0131 225 2564

With support from Attic Lights.

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Gary Numan

Over-14s show. Pioneering electro rocker, who's finally getting the recognition he deserves.

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Wed 13 Nov

£25 / 0141 332 2232

  • 19:00

James Blake

Over-14 show. Mournful, minimalist dubstep piano man who was runner-up in the BBC Sound of 2011 poll.

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Wed 18 Sep

£12.50 / 0141 332 2232

Jurassic 5

Over-14s show. Respected alternative hip-hop crew from Los Angeles, who have recently reformed, known for their socially conscious lyrics.

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Mon 10 Jun

£25 / 0844 477 2000

  • 19:00

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

The Canadian troubadour/guitar god par excellence returns in the company of his trusty band Crazy Horse.

SECC, Glasgow

Thu 13 Jun

Sold out / 0844 395 4000

  • 19:00

RockNess

You know this one. Awesome line-ups and awesome location make for one of Scotland's favourite music festivals. 2013's line-up includes Example, Plan B, Fatboy Slim, Madness, Basement Jaxx, The Vaccines, Above & Beyond, Madeon, Bombay Bicycle Club, Ben Howard, Skream, Benga, Ellie Goulding, The Temper Trap, Alabama 3…

Loch Ness, Dores

Fri 7 Jun

Times vary / £99–£149

Sat 8 Jun

Times vary / £99–£149

Sun 9 Jun

Times vary / £99–£149

Wet Sounds

A unique underwater music experience at Britain’s oldest surviving swimming club. With two sound systems playing different content, each are heard separately, except while floating on the surface of the water. Featuring an electro-acoustic sound collage by Joel Cahen with vocals by La Horrox.

Arlington Baths, Glasgow

Sun 2 Jun

£8 / 0141 332 6021

Part of West End Festival.

  • 17:30 – 09:00