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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ClubsLanark Artefax on inspirations, Unsound and Björk
Glasgow-born experimentalist Lanark Artefax cuts a singular path through the world of electronic music. He explains why he’s making the most of his creative freedoms Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
BooksScottish Poetry News - August 2018
While Edinburgh is a hub of literary activity this month, there are also festivals, open mics and events to take in across Scotland this August Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
Film
Sicilian Ghost Story
Dreamy story that mixes young love with the harsh realities of a Mafia kidnapping Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
FilmThe Apparition
Vincent Lindon stars in The Apparition as a reporter investigating a young woman who claims the Virgin Mary has appeared before her Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
Music
Fistymuffs @ Leith Depot, Edinburgh, 28 Jul
Celebrating the release of their debut EP, About Time, Fistymuffs take over the Leith Depot tonight with support from ethereal pop duo Romarsz and raging femmes Loud South Ladies Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
Film
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Ant-Man and the Wasp's five screenwriters come up with an over-plotted superhero sequel but the cast, including Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly, bring plenty of humour and unflappable comedic timing Read more »| 31 Jul 2018
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Tv Radio
All Killa No Filla & 5 great crime podcasts
The latest edition of our podcast column looks at the world of true crime podcasts, and focuses on Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rachel Fairburn's All Killa No Filla Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
BooksAmateur by Thomas Page McBee
Reading Amateur is watching someone try to simultaneously figure out who they are, who the world wants them to be, and why. It’s deeply personal and politically vital, a calm and contemplative antidote to male toxicity. Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
Film
Nicolas Winding Refn launches streaming site
The Drive director has launched a free streaming site that promises to “come with a mystery attached” Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
Music
Kid Canaveral @ The Rum Shack, Glasgow, 27 Jul
Lost Map Records fifth birthday celebrations continue with a night of pop from Kid Canaveral and Randolph's Leap Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Music
CRYSTAL @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 27 Jul
Tonight sees three stellar support bands set the scene perfectly for an electric, impromptu set from Glaswegians CRYSTAL in one of Edinburgh’s sweatiest venues Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Music
Tim O'Keefe & Andy Rourke – Radio Signals (Track Premiere)
Listen to the bubbling techno track Radio Signals from the unlikely pairing of composer Tim O'Keefe and Smiths bassist Andy Rourke Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Clubs
Scottish Clubbing Highlights: August 2018
Glorious sunshine and record-breaking temperatures don’t exactly go hand-in-hand with sweaty, low-ceilinged basements, so it’s just as well that August’s club highlights are peppered with a flurry of big room and open-air parties to mark the occasion Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Music
Meadows in the Mountains 2018: Review
Bulgaria's Meadows in the Mountains festival has its focus firmly on music, nature and community and is a truly unique and unforgettable festival experience Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Books
Claire Askew on All the Hidden Truths
Claire Askew's debut novel tackles the tinderbox of masculinity, the uneasiness of our relationship with information, and our collective desire for the reasons behind horrific crimes Read more »| 30 Jul 2018