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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ComedyTaskmaster: A Beginner's Guide
As Dave's runaway hit returns for its 8th series, we've kindly made you a beginner's guide so you can get up to speed Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
FilmDestination Wedding
Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves are irresistible as two narcissists falling for one another at a destination wedding, but the one-note, acerbic script can be a tad wearing Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
MusicVampire Weekend – Father of the Bride
A giddy, sprawling fourth record, Father of the Bride heralds the dawn of a new era for Vampire Weekend Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
MusicHamish Hawk – Laziest River EP
Laziest River is perhaps Hamish Hawk’s most honest venture yet, and a testament to his versatility as an artist Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
MusicThe Ninth Wave – Infancy Part 1
Defying convention at every turn, part one of The Ninth Wave’s two-part debut album continues to grow their multifarious sound Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
MusicThe SAY Award 2019: Submit your favourite Scottish album
It's your chance to give your favourite Scottish album of the past year a shout out, as submissions open for the 2019 SAY Award Read more »| 01 May 2019
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BooksTrust Exercise by Susan Choi
Susan Choi's new novel Trust Exercise is an uncomfortable, confusing and pretty unnavigable read Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
BooksCrossing by Pajtim Statovci
Borders, bodies, identities and genders are all crossed in Pajtim Statovci’s new novel Crossing Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
MusicCommunity Spirit: Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers on Better Oblivion Community Center
Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst provide musical refuge from the world’s end with their melancholic collaboration and unintentional surprise album Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
MusicTravelling Man: Hamish Hawk on Laziest River
We speak to Hamish Hawk about the adventures and misadventures that led to the release of his new, piano-led collection of "away from home" songs, Laziest River Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
ArtArt Events and Opportunities in Scotland: May 2019
May brings new exhibitions, events and the beginning of a five-month reading group in Market Gallery. There's also a top pick of the best opportunities for residencies and open calls with deadlines coming up soon Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
Musicwojtek the bear – tonic youth (video premiere)
Watch the Kris Boyle-directed music video for tonic youth, the latest single from wojtek the bear Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
ClubsScottish Clubbing Highlights: May 2019
From festivals in castles and stately homes to club nights in your favourite sweaty basements, look no further than below this very text for May's best parties across Scotland Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
MusicTacocat's Emily Nokes on This Mess is a Place
In a world where the next bout of US elections is starting to ramp up, we talk friendship, community and happiness with Tacocat's Emily Nokes Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
FilmThe Best Film Events in Scotland in May
The big screen movie happenings you should make time for this May, from several Hirokazu Kore-eda retrospectives to The Skinny's very own short film programme celebrating Scottish filmmaking talent Read more »| 30 Apr 2019