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Film
Listen to The Cineskinny podcast!
The Cineskinny is the film review podcast from The Skinny – on our latest episode, reviews of Dahomey, Megalopolis, and A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things Read more »| 03 Feb 2022 -
Books
That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz by Malachy Tallack
Malachy Tallack's two-stranded novel is a tender-hearted and graceful exploration of the extraordinariness of everyday life Read more »| 21 Oct 2024 -
Music
Amyl and the Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness
On Amyl and the Sniffers' third studio album Cartoon Darkness, Amy Taylor reminds us how great it is to be a woman, in all our free, fun and angry glory Read more »| 21 Oct 2024 -
Film
Dahomey
French-Senegalese director Mati Diop returns with a documentary following the journey of priceless treasures that were stolen by the French empire and are now being returned to their African homeland Read more »| 21 Oct 2024 -
Music
Beyond the Music 2024: The Report
Now in its second year, we dip our toes into two of the four days of Manchester’s ambitious Beyond the Music conference and showcase festival Read more »| 17 Oct 2024 -
Things To Do
Get The October 2024 Issue of The Skinny!
Looking for a copy of our October 2024 magazine? Here's where to find one in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Read more »| 02 Sep 2024
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Music
Spotlight On... Rahul.mp3
Fresh from releasing his Mumbai Heat EP, we catch up with the Glasgow-based producer Rahul.mp3 to find out more Read more »| 17 Oct 2024 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 17-24 Oct: Scottish International Storytelling Festival & more
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival kicks off this week in Edinburgh. Elsewhere, a new show opens at Fruitmarket and Queer East Film Festival comes to town Read more »| 17 Oct 2024 -
Intersections
Carving Traditions: Halloween from the margins
It's that time of year: toffee apples, green-lit and cobwebbed club nights, all-too-flammable costumes – just about anything goes. One writer reflects on the radical Halloween histories of marginalised genders and queer folk Read more »| 16 Oct 2024 -
Food And Drink
Dundee venues round-up: October 2024
We run through some of Dundee's newest openings, from boil in the bag seafood to a new much-anticipated dessert spot Read more »| 16 Oct 2024 -
Music
Pale Waves @ SWG3, Glasgow, 13 Oct
Tonight's sold out show from Manchester outfit Pale Waves is a celebration of queer love, queer joy and queer heartbreak Read more »| 16 Oct 2024 -
Music
Porridge Radio – Clouds In the Sky They Will Always Be There For Me
Porridge Radio are one of the most dependably consistent bands out there, and their brand of dejected slacker indie/alt-rock will grab you, hold you tight, and won’t let go Read more »| 15 Oct 2024
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Music
Japandroids – Fate & Alcohol
Maybe dudes rock the most when they're self-aware enough to realise it’s time to call it a day? Read more »| 15 Oct 2024 -
Music
Confidence Man – 3AM (LA LA LA)
The palette of 3AM (LA LA LA) invokes a bounce of the head, yes, and perhaps that is all that it’s meant to be – a delivery vehicle for their lauded live performance Read more »| 15 Oct 2024 -
Intersections
Apple of Our Eye: In conversation with Glasgow Apple Pressing
Apple picking season has never tasted so sweet. We speak with volunteer-run Glasgow Apple Pressing about public services, sustainable community building, and (of course) freshly pressed apple juice Read more »| 15 Oct 2024 -
Music
Kelly Lee Owens – Dreamstate
Kelly Lee Owens' new album Dreamstate is full to the brim with sonic escapism and artistic flair Read more »| 15 Oct 2024