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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MusicBlanck Mass on consumerism and Animated Violence Mild
Ahead of the release of Animated Violence Mild, we talk about the violent nature of consumerism with Benjamin John Power, aka Blanck Mass Read more »| 13 Aug 2019 -
ClubsDJ Scotia on Jupiter Rising, OH141 and Risin' Up
As Glasgow collective OH141 bring their late night stage back to Jupiter Rising, we meet one of the DJs on the bill, DJ Scotia Read more »| 12 Aug 2019 -
MusicBloc Party @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 9 Aug
Only two Bloc Party members remain from the all-conquering line-up that released Silent Alarm in 2005, but this anniversary performance shows it ages well regardless Read more »| 12 Aug 2019 -
MusicCHVRCHES @ Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, 11 Aug
Another night of non-stop rain in Edinburgh fortunately doesn't dampen the spirits of those in attendance for CHVRCHES Read more »| 12 Aug 2019 -
MusicKate Tempest @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 9 Aug
Kate Tempest stuns the Edinburgh International Festival audience at the Leith Theatre with an unforgettable performance of her latest material Read more »| 12 Aug 2019 -
MusicFlorence and the Machine @ Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, 8 Aug
Florence Welch owns every last part of the stage during a performance which includes a marriage proposal as well as a slew of massive hits Read more »| 12 Aug 2019
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MusicBig Riffs and Survivors: Craig Finn interview
The Hold Steady frontman on Thrashing Thru the Passion, covering Frightened Rabbit and his latest solo release Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
MusicFionn Regan – Cala
Irish troubadour Fionn Regan is back to his atmospheric best on his sixth record, Cala Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
MusicThe SAY Award 2019: public vote opens 12 August
Have your say and cast your vote for your favourite album from this year's SAY Award longlist, ahead of the shortlist announcement on Thursday 15 August Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
MusicBelladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2019: The Report
From first-time infants to the seasoned party animal, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the heart of the Highlands at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
MusicBlanck Mass – Animated Violence Mild
Blanck Mass returns with a barrelling, vibrant masterwork Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
MusicGaffa Tape Sandy – Family Mammal
Gaffa Tape Sandy combine melodic indie notes, raw garage rock and rowdy punk references for their sophomore EP Read more »| 08 Aug 2019 -
MusicThe National @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 6 Aug
In the dampest of conditions at Kelvingrove Bandstand, The National still shine bright Read more »| 08 Aug 2019 -
MusicJared Celosse – Archipelago Vol. 1 (EP Premiere)
Listen to Jared Celosse's Archipelago Vol. 1 EP, the first in a series of Archipelago EPs from Glasgow label Olive Grove Records Read more »| 08 Aug 2019 -
BooksKaite Welsh on The Unquiet Heart and Edinburgh Book Festival
Kaite Welsh discusses setting her writing in the Victorian era ahead of her appearance at Edinburgh International Book Festival Read more »| 07 Aug 2019