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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BooksThe Arena of the Unwell by Liam Konemann
Liam Konemann perfectly captures a bygone era of indie sleaze in the stunning queer coming-of-age novel, The Arena of the Unwell Read more »| 18 May 2022 -
MusicCharli XCX @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 15 May
If tonight's Charli XCX show is a closing party of sorts for Crash, then it’s a hell of a way to go out Read more »| 17 May 2022 -
ComedyICYMI: Chloe Petts on The Thick of It
Chloe Petts, co-founder of queer-inclusive comedy night The LOL Word and soon-to-be on her debut tour, takes on the mighty The Thick Of It for this month's ICYMI Read more »| 17 May 2022 -
MusicAndy Shauf @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 May
A night of storytelling and uncontained joy from three of Canada’s most exciting alternative artists headed by Andy Shauf – the kind of show that sticks with you for a long time Read more »| 16 May 2022 -
MusicEverything Everything – Raw Data Feel
On their sixth studio album Everything Everything turn to the world of AI, offering up a record of deepfaked pop Read more »| 16 May 2022 -
MusicLykke Li – EYEYE
Lykke Li continues her foray into experimentation on fifth album EYEYE Read more »| 16 May 2022
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ArtSaoirse Amira Anis on new exhibition Mis(sing) Information
Saoirse Amira Anis, curator of Mis(sing) Information, discusses the exhibition which poses urgent questions about institutional misinformation, reparation and repatriation Read more »| 13 May 2022 -
BooksBHP Comics' Sha Nazir on The Bold Collection
Glasgow-based BHP Comics' Sha Nazir on their new Bold Collection, the challenges of indie publishing, and fostering more diverse voices in the Scottish comics scene Read more »| 13 May 2022 -
MusicSpotlight On... Phillip Jon Taylor
Following the release of his latest solo EP, Supportive Partner Please Stand Here, we shine a spotlight on Phillip Jon Taylor to find out more Read more »| 12 May 2022 -
FilmThe Innocents
Eskil Vogt's slow-burn, matter-of-fact chiller follows several youngsters with telekinetic powers and explores the curiosity and casual cruelty of children – but don't expect Scanners Junior Read more »| 12 May 2022 -
BooksAll the Lovers in the Night by Mieko Kawakami
In All the Lovers in the Night, Mieko Kawakami presents an achingly lonely character at the centre of a world that has little tolerance for her Read more »| 12 May 2022 -
MusicThe Skinny On... Kathleen Hanna
Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna(!!) takes on this month's Q&A, telling us about some vital projects she's involved in as well as which celebrity she could take in a fight Read more »| 11 May 2022 -
ComedyFlo & Joan on their new tour, Sweet Release
Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan, aka sisters Rosie and Nicola Dempsey, chat to us about their current UK tour, their surprising Scottish influence and the current state of UK comedy in the middle of #MeToo Read more »| 11 May 2022 -
MusicPriya Ragu @ The Garage, Glasgow, 6 May
In a short but sweet set, Priya Ragu's enticing command as a performer proves she is an artist to keep on your radar Read more »| 10 May 2022 -
MusicObongjayar – Some Nights I Dream of Doors
Obongjayar's distinctive voice and incredible energy guide his debut album, Some Nights I Dream of Doors, but at times it feels restrained. Read more »| 10 May 2022