There’s a magic to wee gigs that can’t be replicated in a stadium or arena. That’s why our latest monthly series of round-ups is dedicated to the best gigs happening in small venues across Edinburgh and Glasgow. Below you’ll find London hipsters, mercurial LA mask-wearers, noise-punk rabble-rousers and plenty more. 

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Edinburgh 

Wesley Gonzalez 

The criminally underrated singer-songwriter (formerly of indie band Let’s Wrestle) is slinging a guitar across his back to workshop some new material (and we imagine he’ll pull out some old tunes to keep punters happy). He’ll be supported by Simone Antigone. 
The Waverley Bar, Sunday 1 February. 

Genn

Brighton’s post-punk outfit have been plying small venues with their ferocious sound for a while now, mixing psych, post-punk and bass grooves to impressive effect.  
Sneaky Pete’s, Thursday 5 February. 

Elements 

An ambitious night of, well, just about everything is planned in this new venture from Chef The Rapper. He’s promising live music, a vintage football shirt exhibition, a painter who’ll be finishing a piece during the gig and a million quid for anyone who shows up (we made that last one up). 
People’s Leisure Club, Thursday 5 February. 

Ship Sket, Proc Fiskal, Isa Gordon and more 

A trio of ‘trad-goth’ sets in the comfy quarters of Leith FAB Cricket Club, these are three favourites when it comes to merging accessible sounds and experimentalism. 
Leith FAB Cricket Club, Friday 6 February. 

Rachel Lightbody and Tom Gibbs 

Article 14A of the Music Journo Handbook obliges us to write ‘love is in the air’ whenever a Valentine’s Day gig is in a round-up, but this one actually fits the bill, promising airy tunes from the Great American Songbook. Rachel Lightbody has won Scottish Jazz best jazz vocalist award, so expect silky vocals. 
The Jazz Bar, Saturday 14 February. 

Tim Holehouse, Puppet Midnight, CKDH and Twonketta 

One from top Edinburgh promoters Fuzz Bat, this line-up includes acoustic folk, story-focused angular punk, experimental soundscapes, and some vaudevillian clowning. Not too shabby for £11. 
Leith Depot, Saturday 21 February. 

M John Henry 

The onetime De Rosa frontman is currently touring his downcast but beautiful solo project Early Songs, Of Late. He’ll be supported by Adam Stafford and former Life Without Buildings member Robert Dallas Grey. 
Home Bar, Friday 27 February. 

Scott McCloud  

Scott McCloud (of Girls Against Boys, Soulside and Paramount Styles) will celebrate the release of his debut solo album, welcoming Pilotcan and Main Primate along for the ride. 
Leith Depot, Friday 27 February. 

Glasgow 

Theo Bleak

Melancholic energy abounds from Theo Bleak, the Dundee-born alias of Katie Lynch, who scooped a SAY nomination in 2024 and recorded a collaborative single, ‘Don’t Borrow Grief From Later’, with The Twilight Sad’s James Graham. 
Glad Café, Thursday 5 February. 

HotWax

Formed in Hastings, this rock trio have been building a reputation on small stages for their pugnacious energy. Expect plenty of material from their debut Hot Shock, released last year.
Room 2, Saturday 7 February. 

Kontravoid

Reeking of EBM and wearing a ghoulish mask, the mysterious Cameron Findlay has been active since 2012. In that time, he’s expanded his spectral, horror-tinged sound to Argento extremes. He’ll be joined by hardcore dance act Nuxx. 
Stereo, Tuesday 10 February. 

Maria Somerville

Veering between dream pop and shoegaze, a Slowdive-adjacent fog hangs over Maria Somerville’s music. Her second album Luster was released on 4AD last year and marked the start of a sound entering maturity. 
The Flying Duck, Saturday 14 February. 

Ebi Soda 

Jazz six-piece Ebi Soda have carved out a name for themselves in an already crowded scene. Their latest album, Frank Dean And Andrew, was released in 2025 and was loaded with a loungey, near-ambient attitude to jazz aesthetics. 
Rum Shack, Sunday 15 February. 

DeathByRomy

Pop, trap and overtures to the gothic have made the Californian DeathByRomy a hit on streaming services. If you like Lady Gaga’s more provocative pop, there’s a lot to love in DeathByRomy. 
King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Wednesday 18 February.

Dream Nails

Core, Glasgow’s resident heavy metal aficionados, are welcoming this London-based punk trio to the city. Expect a whirlwind of glam-stomp/punk with a whirlwind of feminist lyricism. 
The Hug And Pint, Wednesday 18 February. 

Bratakus

Another dose of pure unbridled energy from this Highlands duo. If you like no-nonsense punk with maximum propulsion and a political charge, this is the act for you. 
McHuill’s, Saturday 28 February. 

Main picture: HotWax / @_anatheme. 

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