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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MusicLykke Li – so sad so sexy
Lykke Li's latest album fails to strike a satisfying balance, and while it's not a terrible album it's frustratingly complacent after two outstanding albums Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
Books
Comics and capes: A chat with Glasgow Comic Con
Glasgow Comic Con boss Nicola Love tells us what we can expect at this year's convention Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
Books
The Iliac Crest by Cristina Rivera Garza
Cristina Rivera Garza’s The Iliac Crest is a sensuous read with an unbounded story that calls to mind the work of David Lynch Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
MusicSnail Mail – Lush
On Lush, Snail Mail maestro Lindsey Jordan always has something important to say, and it’s worth listening to. Lush is a debut burst forth in full technicolour Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
MusicApostille – Choose Life
Apostille's Choose Life is an 80s synth-pop inspired set of tracks that is sure to win the hearts of wider audiences over the summer months Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
Music
Broken Social Scene @ The Garage, Glasgow, 29 May
Canadian ensemble Broken Social Scene remind us of the importance of coming together through music, retaining as much colour, effortless cool and relevance as ever Read more »| 04 Jun 2018
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Music
Bully @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 22 May
Bully bandleader Alicia Bognanno prowls and howls her way through a heavyweight performance from the Nashville band Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Film
Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria remake looks chilling
The first teaser for Call Me By Your Name director's remake of Dario Argento’s Suspiria looks promising. "Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up" Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Art
Kat Gollock: The Skinny Showcase
Edinburgh-based photographer Kat Gollock specialises in performance, portraiture and events, and has been shooting gigs for The Skinny for several years... Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
FilmWatch the trailer for Steve McQueen's blistering crime movie Widows
The first trailer for Steve McQueen’s crime movie Widows looks to promise a blistering thriller filled with crime, passion and corruption Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Books
The Hidden Keys by André Alexis
The Hidden Keys moves with the confidence of a writer on form Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Books
This is Just My Face by Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey Sidibe's autobiography is fearless, funny and a staggeringly great read Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Books
House of Stone by Novuyo Rosa Tshuma
Novuyo Rosa Tshuma's House of Stone is a remarkable novel, using the intimacy of personal narratives to sculpt the history of Zimbabwe for the contemporary reader Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Art
Scottish Art Exhibitions & Opportunities: June 2018
Degree show time is underway, and there's also a whole host of exhibitions, opportunities and events taking place throughout the month Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Art
Betraying Expectations: ECA Degree Show 2018
This year's Edinburgh College of Art graduation show is an exciting showcase; full but manageable, it displays the wealth of talent finishing this year, and is peppered with moments of poignancy, confrontation, resistance and protest Read more »| 01 Jun 2018