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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BooksLosing the Plot by Derek Owusu
Derek Owusu's latest is a tender, lyrical exploration of migration and parenthood Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
BooksIdol, Burning by Rin Usami
Rin Usami's latest novel explores the tangled, murky world of stan culture Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
MusicScottish New Music Round-up: November 2022
We highlight A LOT of music coming out in Scotland this month, and explore new albums from Alliyah Enyo, Hailey Beavis and Lomond Campbell in more depth Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: November 2022
From big names to local talent, there's plenty of great live music acts to see across Scotland this month Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
ArtScottish Art Events & Exhibitions: November 2022
A varied and diverse set of exhibitions open their doors to the public in November Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
MusicConnie Constance – Miss Power
Connie Constance’s latest album Miss Power is a whirlwind as it winds through myriad emotions Read more »| 02 Nov 2022
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MusicPhoenix – Alpha Zulu
Movements come and go but Phoenix still bang, even with their lesser works Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
ArtThe ruination of Elsie Inglis
The charity behind A Statue for Elsie Inglis on Edinburgh's Royal Mile has received a furious backlash after cancelling an open call for proposals Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
TheatreFarm Fatale @ Tramway
French designer/director Phillipe Quesne puts great effort into the costumes and sound design of this strange Scarecrow circus, but struggles to materialise something meaningful Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
FilmScottish Film Events: November 2022
Another busy month for the Scottish film calendar, with the French Film Festival, Africa in Motion, Havana Glasgow Film Festival and the Doc'n Roll Film Festival all returning Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
FilmSomething in the Dirt
Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are back with another exercise in reality manipulation Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
MusicEzra Collective – Where I'm Meant To Be
With Where I’m Meant To Be, the jazz quintet have crafted a supremely effective call to surrender yourself to the present and celebrate life through dance Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
MusicCarla Dal Forno – Come Around
Carla dal Forno returns, refining her sound to its purest essence Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
MusicBig Joanie – Back Home
Back Home shows increased confidence in production, without sacrificing any of the immediacy that make this trio one to watch Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
MusicDaniel Avery – Ultra Truth
Daniel Avery conjures a dreamlike world on his latest album, though at times excessive ambience stalls the vision Read more »| 01 Nov 2022