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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MusicDeep Time: Adam Stafford interviewed
The Skinny meets artist Adam Stafford on a gloriously sunny day in his hometown of Falkirk to learn more of Reverse Drift, a collection of photography and music Read more »| 08 Jun 2017 -
MusicThe People's Concert returns to Albert Hall
British Sea Power, Boxed In, Marc Riley, Dutch Uncles, Field Music and more all set for the landmark concert in Manchester's Albert Hall Read more »| 07 Jun 2017 -
Music
Joe Purdy @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 4 Jun
A good singer-songwriter gig should feel like you're being welcomed into someone's house. When there's no band, no big stage show, you need something else fr... Read more »| 07 Jun 2017 -
FilmBill Murray covers Van Morrison at his debut gig
Is there anything Bill Murray can’t do? Read more »| 07 Jun 2017 -
Theatre
Your dog could be the next star of Legally Blonde
Does your four-legged friend look “fairly bullish and robust”? If so, it could be the star of Legally Blonde The Musical as producers hold auditions to cast a local canine for the Edinburgh run of the show! Read more »| 07 Jun 2017 -
Books
Listen to Salena Godden's anti-Theresa May punk poem
Salena Godden shares a blistering "punk rant" about why she'll never vote for Theresa May Read more »| 07 Jun 2017
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Film
Chris Hemsworth is the funniest superhero
The Australian actor takes the piss out of his fellow Avengers in a video that has appeared on Hemsworth's Instagram Read more »| 07 Jun 2017 -
Music
Bridal Shower – Negatives: Album Premiere
DIY Glasgow outfit Bridal Shower took a while to arrive at the sound which characterises their debut album Negatives. As drummer Iain Gillon told us earlier ... Read more »| 07 Jun 2017 -
Art
Leeds to host the UK's tallest mural
Street artist duo Nomad Clan are creating an epic mural that will end up being the UK’s tallest piece of street art Read more »| 06 Jun 2017 -
ComedyWatch Cassetteboy's hilarious Theresa May takedown
Editing genius Cassetteboy publishes a new video titled Cassetteboy vs Theresa May just ahead of the general election, and it’s brutal and brilliant Read more »| 06 Jun 2017 -
MusicScottish Gigs of the Week: 6-12 Jun
Gigs in Edinburgh Arcade Fire, Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, 8 JunArcade Fire probably don't need much introduction... we're still in disbelief they're playing ... Read more »| 06 Jun 2017 -
Music
Laurel Halo – Dust
The stark minimalism of 2013’s Chance of Rain was both an artistic leap and an abrupt stylistic transition for the American electronic artist. Ditching... Read more »| 06 Jun 2017 -
Music
Hidden Orchestra – Dawn Chorus
Joe Acheson latest full-length is an adventurous foray into the musical interpolation of field recordings. Read more »| 06 Jun 2017 -
Music
Beth Ditto – Fake Sugar
Gossip fans beware, this is not the same Beth Ditto that used to belt out garage-punk bangers; this is a brand new, mature Beth Ditto and this Beth Ditto is ... Read more »| 06 Jun 2017 -
Film
In praise of Aki Kaurismäki's cinema of kindness
In these troubled times, we need Aki Kaurismäki's funny and hope-filled films more than ever. And thanks to Glasgow Film's new CineMasters series, you can lap up some of the Finn's best films throughout June and July Read more »| 05 Jun 2017