Arts & Entertainment
The latest arts and entertainment highlights, previews, reviews, music and film features and opinion pieces from The Skinny writers.
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MusicDessa @ Soup Kitchen, 10 Aug
Just a few songs into what eventually develops into an epic and euphoric event, Dessa pauses to check in with a full and expectant house. "It's always hard t... Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
FilmBest film screenings in the North (12-19 Aug)
The best film events happening in the North this week, including the annual POUTFest at HOME and Wim Wender's The American Friend at Hyde Park Picture House ... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
MusicTwo Different Ways: Factory Floor on 25 25
Ahead of hotly anticipated new album 25 25, Factory Floor's dynamic duo talk fluidity, geography, and why the term ‘post-industrial’ doesn’t do them justice. Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor @ Playhouse, 10 Aug
The drone has been playing quietly in the background long before anyone realises it’s part of the show. Indeed, two of Godspeed’s eight-strong co... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
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Club nights in Liverpool this week: 11-18 Aug
Take your last opportunity to dance in the warm evening air of Constellations at Modu:lar's final roofless do of the summer, and book ahead for special nights from Helena Hauff and Henry Saiz. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
ClubsGlasgow Clubbing Highlights: 10-16 Aug
Our top three picks for Glasgow this week feature French visionary Joakim, Glaswegian duo Slam and the thought-provoking DJ Sprinkles Read more »| 11 Aug 2016
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Club nights in Leeds this week: 11-18 Aug
Butter Side Up have got your summer party on lockdown, while Berlin's Paramida makes her Leeds debut. Plus, city favourite Buckley returns for his annual party. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
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Club nights in Manchester this week: 11-18 Aug
There's two big birthday parties for two of Manchester's key venues this week, while the Levelz crew host one of the standout Caribbean Carnival afterparties. Plus, an all-day fundraiser disco for Action Against Hunger. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Film
What to Watch after Stranger Things
By now, you’ve probably exhausted the eight exquisite episodes of Stranger Things. Hungry for more? Here are some films and TV shows that might sate yo... Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
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Live music in Liverpool this week: 10-17 Aug
There's pop-punk aplenty on Merseyside this week, not to mention a special appearance from a hip-hop veteran; meanwhile one particular prog outfit makes a welcome return Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
Clubs
Edinburgh Clubbing Highlights: 10-16 Aug
More festival picks feature this week, alongside a show by Italian DJ and Beatport number one placeholder, Enrico Sangiuliano... Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
Music
Kathryn Joseph @ Summerhall, 6 Aug
Stepping in at the last minute for expected opening act The Anchoress, Siobhan Wilson reveals herself to be a more than capable substitute. Her songs eb... Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
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False Advertising @ The Castle Hotel, 5 Aug
Manchester: so, so many bands to answer for right now. Is that really the rapidly changing means of distribution and access, or simply an increasingly commit... Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
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Ex-Easter Island Head - Twenty-Two Strings
The Liverpool collective's unique methodology is exposed on the cover of their latest album. Three electric guitars + one bass = twenty-two strings. With the... Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
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Blossoms @ Gorilla, 7 Aug
“It’s better than watching Sunday afternoon shit on the TV.” Blossoms frontman, Tom Odgen has got a point – matinée ... Read more »| 09 Aug 2016