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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MusicBig Riffs and Survivors: Craig Finn interview
The Hold Steady frontman on Thrashing Thru the Passion, covering Frightened Rabbit and his latest solo release Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
MusicFionn Regan – Cala
Irish troubadour Fionn Regan is back to his atmospheric best on his sixth record, Cala Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
MusicThe SAY Award 2019: public vote opens 12 August
Have your say and cast your vote for your favourite album from this year's SAY Award longlist, ahead of the shortlist announcement on Thursday 15 August Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
MusicBelladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2019: The Report
From first-time infants to the seasoned party animal, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the heart of the Highlands at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
MusicBlanck Mass – Animated Violence Mild
Blanck Mass returns with a barrelling, vibrant masterwork Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
MusicGaffa Tape Sandy – Family Mammal
Gaffa Tape Sandy combine melodic indie notes, raw garage rock and rowdy punk references for their sophomore EP Read more »| 08 Aug 2019
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MusicThe National @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 6 Aug
In the dampest of conditions at Kelvingrove Bandstand, The National still shine bright Read more »| 08 Aug 2019 -
MusicJared Celosse – Archipelago Vol. 1 (EP Premiere)
Listen to Jared Celosse's Archipelago Vol. 1 EP, the first in a series of Archipelago EPs from Glasgow label Olive Grove Records Read more »| 08 Aug 2019 -
BooksKaite Welsh on The Unquiet Heart and Edinburgh Book Festival
Kaite Welsh discusses setting her writing in the Victorian era ahead of her appearance at Edinburgh International Book Festival Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
MusicBleeding the Radiators: Cate Le Bon on Reward
Following the release of her fifth album Reward, Welsh musician Cate Le Bon reflects on solitude, furniture-making and the necessity of catching up with yourself Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
MusicLiam Withnail's takeover on EH-FM, 5 Aug
Listen back to comedian Liam Withnail's takeover of The Skinny's weekly radio show as the Edinburgh Festivals kick off Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
ArtCut and Paste @ Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Modern Two hosts a breathtaking survey of the history of collage, centring it at the heart of radical politics and artistic innovation Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
ArtPatrick Staff @ Dundee Contemporary Arts
From this unlikely starting point of 19th century play The Prince of Homberg, Patrick Staff's intelligent and original body of work engages a conversation on contemporary queer and trans identities Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
MusicSlipknot – We Are Not Your Kind
Slipknot return with an album as heavy as ever, but with a whole load of craftsmanship behind the distortion Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
MusicSuede @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 31 Jul
Suede prove that you're never too old to jump up and down and forget about the outside world for a couple of hours, even if it is pissing it down Read more »| 06 Aug 2019