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FilmListen to The Cineskinny podcast!
The Cineskinny is the film review podcast from The Skinny – on this week's episode, reviews of Normal and Queer As Punk, and a chat on the changing art of cinematography Read more »| 03 Feb 2022 -
BooksWaiting On A Friend by Natalie Adler
As 1984 New York is devastated by AIDS, one woman sees the ghosts of the dead in this moving and warm queer fable on grief and community Read more »| 20 May 2026 -
FestivalsSonica 2026: Glasgow's pioneering arts and music festival returns
This year's Sonica will present visual and sonic delights including a Rachel Maclean installation within Buchanan Galleries, a takeover of Pollok House and new performances from BLIESBRO, SHHE, Auntie Flo, Konx-om-Pax, Suzanne Ciani and more Read more »| 20 May 2026 -
MusicDOSS on Glasgow and their new EP
Hours before doors open for their sold-out show at The Art School, we catch up with DOSS to talk all things Glasgow and dig into their new EP Read more »| 19 May 2026 -
MusicLauren Auder on her new album and playing Hidden Door
Pop maverick Lauren Auder talks influences, AI and rejecting introspection ahead of a set at Edinburgh's Hidden Door Festival Read more »| 19 May 2026 -
Things To DoGet The May 2026 Issue of The Skinny!
Looking for a copy of our May 2026 magazine? Here's where to find one in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Read more »| 06 Jan 2026
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TheatreSweat @ Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
A blistering new production of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer-winning drama Sweat paints a portrait of working-class lives under pressure Read more »| 19 May 2026 -
MusicJesca Hoop @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 12 May
In her first non-solo show in years there’s the sense that Jesca Hoop is still feeling her way back into her songs, but tonight is an excellent showcase for an extremely talented songwriter Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
MusicSonedo – From Here On Out
From Here On Out is a solid introduction into the world of Scottish jazz and rap artist Sonedo Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
FilmHen
György Pálfi's Hen follows a plucky barnyard chicken as she tries to survive and thrive in this cruel, unnatural world Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
MusicRadhika – Cine-Pop
Scottish dream-pop rising star Radhika pays homage to her heroes while asserting her own voice on debut album Cine-Pop Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
FestivalsSolidarity and Escape: Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival 2026
At the latest edition of the mighty Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival, we found an event filled with comrades rather than schmoozers, where the films were akin to protest songs and the rat race seemed to stop for a while Read more »| 15 May 2026
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TheatrePositive Stories for Negative Times returns with more free plays for young people
Positive Stories for Negative Times returns with a fresh slate of brand new plays for young people. Comedian Greg McHugh, panto legend Johnny McKnight and cult clown duo Xhloe & Natasha are among the latest cohort of theatre-makers Read more »| 15 May 2026 -
FilmCannes 2026: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Jane Schoenbrun returns with their much-anticipated third feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, a meta repurposing of the slasher genre starring Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Dead Pony
Ahead of stepping into a new era of Dead Pony with their latest EP, Eat My Dust!, we catch up with the unstoppable force that is singer Anna Shields Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 14-20 May: Glasgow Zine Fest & more
Local festival Glasgow Zine Fest takes place this coming week across the city, with workshops, a zine fair and more. Elsewhere, Fcukers play SWG3 and Francis Dosoo opens Portrait of Dorothy Gale at DCA Read more »| 14 May 2026