Check out all the gigs happening over OTPC this week!!!!
Monday 26th
MAKUTA
Where: Stramash
When: 9:30PM 26/01/26
MAKUTA is Doug, Aleata, and Rose Makuta, an American cinematic pop-rock band out of New York, signed with Timbaland’s Anthem-Bluestone venture.
Tuesday 27th:
Full Fat
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 9:30PM 27/01/26
Whether you’re listening to Full Fat or seeing them take to the stage, their message of passion and compassion is always clear. Their writing focuses on communication and connection, sharing thought provoking stories and philosophies about mental health, community and the responsibility of the individual. The band is well known for its energetic, captivating and crowd-pleasing show, and this coupled with their soulful and seductive songwriting make Full Fat an excellent vein of fresh music in the scene.
Silver Dollar Room
Where: Stramash
When: 9:30PM 27/01/26
Silver Dollar Room are a Scottish Alternative Rock band from Scotland, blending 90s alt rock with a modern flair.
Figurines
Where: Stramash
When: 11:45PM 27/01/26
Home page of Figurines, an indie, pop, rock group from Edinburgh. An Indie-Pop/Rock powerhouse based in Edinburgh, Figurines have exploded onto the local scene.
The Scat Rats
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 11:45PM 27/01/26
The Scat Rats are a lively, dynamic live music duo rooted in Edinburgh’s vibrant gig scene, known for energetic sets that mix rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and Americana-tinged classics. They regularly perform at local venues in the city’s Old Town, bringing a crowd-pleasing blend of familiar covers and spirited performances that get audiences dancing into the night.
Wednesday 28th
Nothing Speaks
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 8:00PM 28/01/26
Nothing Speaks is a 4-piece heavy rock band hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland. First formed in early 2019 by guitarist Zak Costello the band became known for their instrumental takes of classic rock songs. Through lockdown, the band started to write their own music and emerged onto the post-covid music scene. From massive riffs to crazy guitar solos, they are a force of high octane grunge power that has to be seen to be believed. Nothing speaks is Evan Hunter (guitar, vocals), Zak Costello (guitar), Joe Gillan (bass), Blair Allison (drums).
They are performing in Whistlebinkies as a part of the Wildcard Collective takeover on the 28th of January for Independent Venue Week 2026.
Rock Therapy
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 11:45PM 28/01/26
Rock Therapy are a high-energy classic rock and hard rock covers band based in the Central Belt of Scotland, regularly appearing at pubs and live music venues around Edinburgh, Glasgow and surrounding areas. They’re a four-piece band with a catalogue packed with fan-favourite rock anthems and metal classics spanning the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Thursday 29th
The Azurescens
Where: Stramash
When: 8:00PM 29/01/26
The Azurescens (named after a psychedelic mushroom) is a five-piece Indie/Rock band based in Livingston, West Lothian, in Scotland.
Band members are Gaz Anderson (Vox + Guitar), Andy Tait (Vox + Guitar), Brian Gallacher (Bass + Vox), Frazer Brown (Keyboard + Guitar), and Matthew Hurst (Drums).
Their songs have their own original sound, which stems from the variety of musical influences each band member brings to the table. Ranging from Oasis, The Verve, and Ocean Colour Scene with Brit-pop type Rock to more Psychedelic Kula Shaker and Pink Floyd sounds, which means there’s a little something for everyone in their sets.
Dignan
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 9:30PM 29/01/26
Classic & modern rock band based in Edinburgh. They consist of a whole bunch of extremely talented musicians who put on an absolutely amazing show. Playing a mix of contemporary rock tunes and classic rock hits. They are sure to keep you entertained all night long!
Delicious Cake
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 11:45PM 29/01/26
Delicious Cake play Whistlebinkies, bringing the best in the local Rock music scene to your ears.
Friday 30th
Calum Bowie
Where: Stramash
When: 7:00PM 30/01/26
Stramash in conjunction with Beavertown Beer and Independent Venue Week 2026 present – Calum Bowie + support from Phanilla!
National Playboys
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 8:00PM 30/01/26
National Playboys are an alternative rock / post-punk group based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This energetic 5-piece seeks to draw upon their brooding sonic accompaniments, surrealistic storytelling and their cathartic exploration of genre to ascertain their ambitions in creating a spectacle. Fresh off thier UK Tour and summer festival run, they are now prepared to carry this momentum into the end of 2025 and beyond…
(For fans of artists such as Fontaines D.C., King Krule, The Doors, IDLES, Radiohead, Joy Division, Fat White Family, Nirvana, Gurriers & Viagra Boys.)
Puppy Teeth
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 9:00PM 30/01/26
Puppy Teeth is an Edinburgh based band composed of singer and rhythm guitarist Anna Trost, singer and lead guitarist Theo Black, bassist Ed Meltzer and drummer Niamh Jordan.
The band has been described as dreamy, 90s‘ shoegaze-grunge with hypnotizing female vocals.
Huge influences for Puppy Teeth‘s music are artists such as Men I Trust, Jeff Buckley, Mazzy Star, Big Thief, Sorry and Deftones.
Die Happy
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 9:30PM 30/01/26
Die Happy, Edinburgh’s best/worst pub band, largely ignoring the last two decades of musical creativity, play songs you didn’t know you liked in a way you’ll love!
Smells like Mature Cheddar…
Jojo Coke
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 11:45PM 30/01/26
Keeping the music real, Jojocoke plays what could be classed as the best of blues/rock with powerful vocals and a high-energy presence. Jojocoke stands out from the crowd to always give you a night to remember.
SATURDAY 31ST
Kerill Winters
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 2:00PM 31/01/26
Fantastic, solo vocalist with a superb soulful vibe with an outstanding guitar accompaniment. With a range of covers from artists such as T-Rex, David Bowie, Buddy Holly, Neil Diamond and Chuck Berry, you’re guaranteed a brilliant time.
Rosa and The Lambs
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 4:30PM 31/01/26
Get ready for this event featuring Neo Soul/Jazz music! Not a band to be missed!
Under-Volt
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 7:00PM 31/01/26
UNDER-VOLT IS A TWO-PIECE, HEAVY, RIFF-DRIVEN BAND FROM EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, FORMED IN 2020 BY JED POTTS (GUITAR/VOCALS) AND VINI BONNAR (DRUMS/VOCALS).
THE BAND SIGNED TO WASTED STATE RECORDS IN LATE 2022 AND RELEASED THEIR DEBUT ALBUM, ‘LET’S JUST GO’ IN APRIL 2023. FOLLOWED, IN MARCH 2024, BY ‘LIVE AT STUDIO 257’.
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Where: The Mash House
When: 7:00PM 31/01/26
“A heady mix of shoegaze, indie rock and hardcore that combines to incredible effect” – Rolling Stone UK
Northampton four piece. Check out it’s nice to see you, stranger. Guitars squeal away, he’s carrying drums on his head to play it outside in the rain while smoking a cigarette. Fine, great even! The band is a hot topic, with support from all the usual tastemaking places; We hear So Young is bullish and Steve Lamacq recently attended a show. It’s energetic, it’s got a classic vibe to it and it’s hardcore-adjacent in a way very conducive to a pit. Reckon we’re on for a good do.
Unspeakable Monday
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 8:00PM 31/01/26
Unspeakable Monday was formed on a regular Monday afternoon in 2021 while studying music together at Edinburgh College.
Since that fateful day; with lyrics and melodies by Bekah, hard-core drums from Xander, driving bass lines by Kris and ridiculous guitar licks from Will, the band has taken over most of Edinburgh’s rock clubs, honing their original songs and band dynamic.
The Smoking Jeff
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 9:30PM 31/01/26
The Smoking Jeffreys are an Edinburgh based band, delivering an energetic ‘feel good’ set consisting of an eclectic range of re-worked covers that we guarantee will make you move your feet!
With their high-energy performances and diverse set, encompassing funk, soul, blues, ska, and indie music, The Smoking Jeffreys are guaranteed to get you on your feet and dancing. It’s not just their brilliant attitude that sets them apart. Their sensational horn section, featuring saxophone and trumpet, adds an extra layer of sound and energy to their already knock-out performances.
Flat Moon
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 10:00PM 31/01/26
Landing somewhere between punk and funk, Flat Moon are a Leeds-based collective that create and perform groove-centred music, with a particular focus on themes of escapism and neuro-divergence.
Sunday 1st
Paul Sinclair
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 6:00PM 1/02/26
Scottish singer/songwriter based in Edinburgh. DIY song maker trying to create the next sad banger
Perry Dimension
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 8:30PM 1/02/26
PERRYDIMENSION is the solo musical project of Edinburgh-based multi-instrumentalist and drummer Calvin Davidson, blending introspective songwriting with eclectic indie and alternative influences.
Scorpio Leisure
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 10:00PM 1/02/26
Scorpio Leisure are an Edinburgh-based four-piece band formed by seasoned members of the city’s underground music scene. Known for their dark grooves, hypnotic rhythms and shadowy sonic textures, the band blends elements of noir-influenced post-punk, dub-laden beats and atmospheric rock, creating music that evokes the murky underbelly of urban nightscapes with sleazy, sultry intensity.
Chris Buckley & Austen George
Where: Whistle Binkies
When: 11:59PM 1/02/26
Acoustic Duo
