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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MusicLooking at Old Photos: Lou Mclean interview
We call Edinburgh singer-songwriter Lou Mclean to chat about her new EP, her influences and inspirations, and Girls Rock School Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
MusicPositive Punks: Bridal Shower Interview
We speak to Glasgow DIY punks Bridal Shower about being ingrained in Glasgow's music scene and the anxiety that brings Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
MusicLou Mclean – Good Morning Easter Road
Immediately, you can't help but notice how infectious Lou Mclean's voice is: pleasant and warm, the lilting tones have you singing along even when you don't ... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
Music
Bridal Shower – Negatives
Psych, grunge, shoegaze, emo… the list of revived genres over the last decade stretches on. One of the most fruitful, however (not to mention reassuri... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
ClubsRiddim Rally Final @ Red Bull Studios London, 17 May
We follow Glasgow producer Bushido to London to see him battle it out for the title of Red Bull Studio's Riddim Rally UK Champion Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
BooksScottish Poetry News: June 2017
The Skinny's regular poetry column speaks with a fresh and exciting voice – Kayo Chingonyi – about his new collection Kumukanda. We also visit Babbity Bowster on 25 June to experience quality poetry while raising money for refugees Read more »| 31 May 2017
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Music
Julie Byrne @ CCA, Glasgow, 28 May
Julie Byrne runs her fingertips over her guitar strings before each song. From the closest rows, you can hear the opening few notes ring softly, though meant... Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Comedy
Tom Green interview: "You know Trump fired me, right?"
As Tom Green's European tour rides into Glasgow, our super-journo Fred Fletch renounces his retirement to ask a set of questions as unique as Green's comedy and screen career Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Music
Sgt. Pepper at 50: Giles Martin on The Beatles classic
On the 50th birthday of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band we talk to Giles Martin, who follows in his father's footsteps as he remasters the anniversary edition Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Film
Francis Lee on EIFF opener God's Own Country
Edinburgh International Film Festival gets its best opening film in years with God's Own Country, an emotionally rich story of romance blossoming between a gruff Yorkshire farmer and a handsome Romanian migrant worker. Director Francis Lee tells us more Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Books
A cultural call to arms: Rebel Inc. 25 years on
Author Jenni Fagan recalls revolutionary 90s publisher Rebel Inc. exactly 25 years on, speaking with the key architects & authors it bore – Irvine Welsh, Alan Warner, Laura Hird. This is also a cultural call to arms. What better use to make of the past? Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Art
Rachel Maclean introduces Spite Your Face
No stranger to these pages, video artist Rachel Maclean offers an insight into her dark Venetian fairytale, Spite Your Face Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Music
Jeff Rosenstock @ Stereo, Glasgow, 21 May
The thrill of following most bands is in watching them grow with the years. Evolution is key to keeping fans interested, as well as to just being a sane huma... Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Music
Ariana Grande confirms Manchester benefit concert
Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Pharrell are among the other artists confirmed to play the One Love Manchester concert Read more »| 30 May 2017 -
Music
FLY Open Air festival @ Hopetoun House, 20 May
FLY Club Open Air Festival returns for the second installation in the new luxury surroundings of Hopetoun House Read more »| 30 May 2017