LadyHawke - 3rd October - Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

If Blondie did electro beats and Cyndi Lauper played electric guitar in a tube top. Grimy 80's-esque beats from the new princess of techno-punk pop.

Departure Lounge feat. Bonobo - 3rd October - The Caves, Edinburgh

Killer tunes which have graced Glastonbury and Electric Picnic encompassing everything from jazz, hip-hop, drum 'n' bass, soul to electronica. Bonobo guest DJ’s at Departure Lounge for one night, a freestyle set of high quality which will no doubt draw an energetic crowd.

The Foals - 5th October - Barrowlands, Glasgow

Psychedelic, disco, minimal rock to get grimy to. Draws shaky comparisons to Bloc Party but this is the real deal. Worth the trip to Glasgow to get it while it’s hot.

Roots Manuva - 8th October - Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh

British hip-hop masterclass act, touring his new album Slime and Reason. Arguably the UK's most prominent hip hop export, Roots Manuva coined the grimy, honest approach to urban Britain which has now been seized upon by the new chart topping imitation acts like Dizzee Rascal and The Streets. Defined by his lyrical idiosyncracies, deep wit and beats from dancehall to electro.

Cheeky Cheeky and the Nosebleeds - 13th October - Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh

Genuinely tight act with frenetic tunes and the promise of a suitably sweaty live show .

Nizlopi - 14th October - Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

Two piece folk acoustic band Nizlopi are renowned for unique and energetic shows, frequently featuring extended improvisation sessions. They have toured the UK and Europe with Damien Dempsey, Mr. Hudson and the Library and Newton Faulkner. Veterans of Glastonbury and the Cambridge Folk Festival, this intimate show will be well worth checking out.

Mogwai - 21st October - Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

One of the most influential names in post-rock, the experimental, largely instrumental cult Glaswegian band Mogwai don't need much introduction. Described by Ian Rankin as “painting pictures in sound”, where all of the “potency, texture and variation of moods come from instruments alone”, this is sure to be a sold-out show.

Martha Wainwright - 22nd October - The Picturehouse, Edinburgh

Canadian American folk singer and daughter of American folk/blues musician Loudon Wainwright III, Martha Wainwright tours her newest album, I Know You Are Married but I Have Feelings Too. Drawing inspiration from Leonard Cohen, Wainwright has an original sound which fuses pop-rock, alternative country, and cabaret-style chanson. She has a startling vocal density and versatility, complemented by confident and personal lyricism.

Seasick Steve - 25th October - Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Curious, self-proclaimed former hobo bluesman Seasick Steve hits Edinburgh to jangle his way through his latest album, I Started Out With Nothing and I Still Have Most of It Left. Seasick Steve offers up folky stories of women, Jack Daniels and freight trains. Songs that are made for the back porch and a rocking chair, sung by the eccentric Grandpa you always wished you had.

Noah and the Whale - Liquid Rooms - 26th October, Edinburgh

Young things Noah and the Whale bring their punky alternative folk to Liquid Rooms for what will be a colourful and energetic performance. Their debut album, Peaceful the World Lays Us Down, proves there is more to this quartet than a few radio friendly love songs. Lead singer Charlie Fink's drawling voice and the spattering of fiddle, ukelele and recorder brings a depth and promise to this enthusiastic group.


Metronomy - 29th October - Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

Having toured with the likes of the Klaxons, CSS and Justice, Metronomy live shows are known for their charming sloppiness and spontaneity. The somewhat nerdy mixture of drum machines, keyboards and laptops all fuse to make an unconventional and dance worthy performance.