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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BooksSelali Fiamanya on his debut novel Before We Hit the Ground
We chat with Glasgow-based debut author Selali Fiamanya, whose debut novel Before We Hit the Ground is a tender and wrenching account of immigrant family dynamics Read more »| 04 Sep 2025 -
Artwho will be remembered here @ EAF Pavilion
An EAF25 X The Skinny Emerging Writer responds to a tender film that connects queer stories with Historic Environmental Scotland sites Read more »| 04 Sep 2025 -
MusicScottish New Music Round-up: September 2025
Music lovers of all types can find tunes on the Scottish scene this September, but we’re most excited for concept albums, satirical songwriting and strong emotional narratives from artists like Goodnight Louisa, Emma Pollock and Rudi Zygadlo Read more »| 03 Sep 2025 -
MusicEcca Vandal @ Audio, Glasgow, 30 Aug
Fiercely raw and uninhibited, Ecca Vandal's performance is the true embodiment of punk Read more »| 03 Sep 2025 -
BooksScottish Books Events: September 2025
In the quiet lull after the festivals, there's still plenty of book launches and poetry nights on offer across Scotland this September Read more »| 03 Sep 2025 -
MusicDavid Byrne – Who Is the Sky?
On his latest album, the Talking Heads frontman delivers a delectable smorgasbord of introspective, story-driven songs Read more »| 02 Sep 2025
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MusicBig Thief – Double Infinity
Big Thief return to woodsy folk-rock on their sixth album, the soft and reflective Double Infinity Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
ComedyScottish Comedy Highlights: September 2025
Maybe you were avoiding the Fringe or you’re in need of a new funny fix? Either way, September’s got you sorted all month long with these comedy shows Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: September 2025
Another bumper month of Scottish gigs as AMPLIFI returns, The Beta Band hit the Barrowlands, and a fresh batch of all-dayers and festivals hit your calendar Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
ArtScottish Art Highlights: September 2025
Plenty of new exhibitions and curated events to keep you busy this month, including a pop-up installation by Lindsey Mendick in Dundee and Glasgow Southside Art Weekend Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: September 2025
While Edinburgh recovers from the festivals, Citizens Theatre brings new theatre to Glasgow, while a trio of exciting productions tour the country Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
FilmVenice Film Festival 2025: The Smashing Machine
Dwayne Johnson is unrecognisable in The Smashing Machine, Benny Safdie's biopic of mixed martial artist Mark Kerr, but the film is lacking in force and depth Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
FilmPaul & Paulette Take a Bath
A morbid anti-romcom, Paul & Paulette Take a Bath is a road trip through the banality of evil that forgets its characters along the way Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
MusicSabrina Carpenter – Man's Best Friend
Sabrina Carpenter returns with an adventurous new album that leans into her now-trademark sense of humour and innuendo, with mixed results Read more »| 01 Sep 2025 -
MusicThe Beat Goes On: 14 Festivals in Scotland this Autumn
Just when you thought festival season was over, Scotland’s music scene has other plans. We chat to some of the folks behind festivals taking place across the country this autumn Read more »| 01 Sep 2025