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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MusicMichael Timmons – Bone Coloured
On his debut album Bone Coloured, Glasgow singer-songwriter Michael Timmons reminds us that sometimes feeling miserable is okay Read more »| 23 Feb 2018 -
TheatreThe Last Bordello @ Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Fire Exit's latest and largest production is a sumptuously mad theatrical treat Read more »| 23 Feb 2018 -
MusicFrightened Rabbit & Editors members unveil Mastersystem
The new band from members of Editors, Frightened Rabbit and Minor Victories have revealed details of their debut album and UK tour Read more »| 22 Feb 2018 -
Music
Solareye – Mr Margins (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Mr Margins by Stanley Odd MC Dave Hook, aka Solareye Read more »| 22 Feb 2018 -
FilmGrass
The ridiculously prolific Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo is back with a typically subtle and playful drama – which takes place entirely in a Seoul cafe Read more »| 22 Feb 2018 -
Film
Chloé Zhao on The Rider, her tender portrait of America's heartland
The Rider, Chloé Zhao's study of an injured rodeo rider, fuses reality and cinema poetry. We discuss the film with Zhao, who explains how she created this moving film out of a charismatic rodeo rider's real-life fall from the saddle Read more »| 22 Feb 2018
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Music
Martha Ffion – Baltimore (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Baltimore by Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Martha Ffion Read more »| 22 Feb 2018 -
Tv RadioAmazon are adapting Iain M Banks’ Culture novels into a new series
The Culture, the fictional interstellar utopian society imagined in the sci-fi novels of Iain M. Banks, is being adapted by Amazon Studios’ television wing Read more »| 22 Feb 2018 -
Music
Damon & Naomi @ Night & Day, Manchester, 18 Feb
Damon & Naomi return to Manchester for a short delicate set Read more »| 22 Feb 2018 -
Clubs
Guest Selector: Wheelman
Ahead of his set at Stereotone's 3rd Birthday Party at The Art School, Glasgow's Wheelman picks out ten tracks you need to hear right now Read more »| 21 Feb 2018 -
Music
Alvvays @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 18 Feb
An adoring Glasgow crowd are treated to a beautifully understated performance from Canadian dream-pop outfit Alvvays Read more »| 21 Feb 2018 -
Music
Spring/Summer Music Highlights with Skiddle
As spring slowly fades into summer, we take a look at some of the hottest gigs, clubs and festivals happening across Scotland, presented by Skiddle Read more »| 21 Feb 2018 -
Clubs
Jon K on Equiknoxx, his DJ style and his La Cheetah residency
In the wake of a breakout year, Manchester stalwart Jon K brings his wide-ranging tastes to La Cheetah in Glasgow for the first night of a four-part residency Read more »| 21 Feb 2018 -
Music
Nicole Atkins – Brokedown Luck (Video Premiere)
Watch the Hunter S. Thompson-inspired new video for Nicole Atkins' latest single Brokedown Luck Read more »| 21 Feb 2018 -
Theatre
The Belle's Stratagem @ Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
A delightfully witty adaptation of Hannah Cowley's 18th century romp, set to the familiar backdrop of Edinburgh’s New Town Read more »| 20 Feb 2018