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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MusicBob Mould @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 16 Mar
The former Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman, Bob Mould brings his irrepressible energy to Edinburgh tonight thumping through track after track Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
FilmStranger Things is back with epic season 3 trailer
It may be summertime, but, as usual, something dark and sinister is going on in Hawkins, Indiana. Presumably only Eleven, Mike, Dustin and the gang can stop it Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
TheatreRomeo & Juliet @ Theatre Royal, Glasgow
The RSC’s Romeo and Juliet has all the elements of the 400-year-old classic and even some new ones, but, although satisfying, it fails to fully realise its vision of a fresh and modern version Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
FilmToy Story 4's trailer promises a franchise remix with even more dread
The latest addition to the Toy Story saga is a redux of the first three films with some added existentialism Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
FilmBeing Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
Being Frank is a documentary exploring the troubled life of Chris Sievey, the man behind the cult papier-mâché-headed star Frank Sidebottom Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
MusicJayda G – Significant Changes
Jayda G’s Significant Changes balances melodic interludes and earthy dancefloor fillers with remarkable maturity for a debut album Read more »| 20 Mar 2019
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MusicLafawndah – ANCESTOR BOY
Lafawandah's debut album, ANCESTOR BOY is consistently surprising and deeply engaging Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
MusicNilüfer Yanya – Miss Universe
Despite its 17-song length, it's hard to imagine Nilüfer Yanya's vision without each one of these tracks; Miss Universe hangs together effortlessly and each part feels as vital as the last Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
MusicWatch Spike Jonze's Karen O and Danger Mouse video
Shot live last night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, this black and white promo for Karen O and Danger Mouse’s Woman is a stonker Read more »| 19 Mar 2019 -
Tv RadioAn Interactive Bear Grylls Adventure
Bear Grylls is next up for Netflix's interactive storytelling format – to help you with your decision-making, we've crafted a little adventure for everyone's favourite Boy Scout Read more »| 19 Mar 2019 -
MusicAmerican Football – American Football (LP3)
American Football build on their distinct craft for creating odd pop songs and multi-minute epics on their third album Read more »| 19 Mar 2019 -
MusicThe Cinematic Orchestra – To Believe
To Believe is a triumphant showcase of The Cinematic Orchestra and their collaborators, and the finished result is stunning Read more »| 19 Mar 2019 -
ClubsGuest Selector: Yu Su
Ahead of her show at Edinburgh's Sneaky Pete's this month, Vancouver-based DJ Yu Su fills us in on ten of her favourite tracks Read more »| 19 Mar 2019 -
MusicIbibio Sound Machine – Doko Mien
Doko Mien is an epic adventure through the ages as Ibibio Sound Machine take you on a voyage of soul-reviving, genre-defying discovery Read more »| 19 Mar 2019 -
TheatreFat Blokes @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Fat Blokes, Scottee's exploration of society's preconceptions about being fat, is unrelenting with touching and emotive performances Read more »| 19 Mar 2019