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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MusicDarkside – Spiral
Nicolás Jaar and Dave Harrington present a masterclass in the art of precision and withholding with their second Darkside album Read more »| 20 Jul 2021 -
MusicCelebrating 20 Years of So Solid Crew's 21 Seconds
Twenty years since its release, we look back at So Solid Crew's 21 Seconds and how it helped change the musical landscape of the UK, paving the way for grime Read more »| 20 Jul 2021 -
TheatreThe Future of Access: Disability and the Arts
Lockdown afforded one unexpected benefit, allowing disabled people at home access to the arts that previously did not exist. As we return to live presentation, we ask some of Scotland's arts institutions how they will continue to work to broaden access Read more »| 14 Jul 2021 -
MusicHANG: Khaleda Noon & Sami Omar in conversation
Ahead of HANG, Scotland's first ever hip-hop and grime music conference, we speak to Khaleda Noon from Intercultural Youth Scotland and Sami Omar from Up2Stndrd Read more »| 14 Jul 2021 -
MusicWavves – Hideaway
Wavves head back to their roots on their seventh album, serving up another beach-ready record of indie-punk Read more »| 13 Jul 2021 -
FilmThe Witches of the Orient
Japan's world-conquering women’s volleyball team of the 1960s is celebrated in this sparky documentary that's colourful, retro fun but never quite gets under the skin of these fascinating sportswomen Read more »| 12 Jul 2021
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ClubsHeritage Trail: Nene H on her debut album Ali
Istanbul-born, Berlin-based producer Nene H pays tribute to her late father while exploring her Middle Eastern heritage on her debut album, Ali. She tells us about the cathartic process of making Ali and incorporating Middle Eastern and Western influences Read more »| 12 Jul 2021 -
MusicEliza Shaddad – The Woman You Want
A product of a year’s work of reflection, The Woman You Want finds the Sudanese-Scottish artist commanding spacious and bold orchestral lines Read more »| 12 Jul 2021 -
FilmQuentin Dupieux on Deerskin
If you're a child of the 90s, you'll remember throbbing techno track Flat Beat from Quentin Dupieux (aka Mr. Oizo). Dupieux now spends most of his time making twisted comedies, and his latest, Deerskin, follows a middle-aged man obsessed with a jacket Read more »| 12 Jul 2021 -
MusicBemz – 26 (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for 26, the summer-ready collaboration from rapper Bemz and musician and producer Rory James Read more »| 09 Jul 2021 -
ArtDaytrippers! - Local Heroes and V&A Dundee
Local Heroes curator Stacey Hunter introduces their latest design project – a collaboration with V&A Dundee that celebrates ‘the year of the daytripper’ with limited edition souvenirs and a bespoke mobile exhibition at V&A Dundee’s plaza Read more »| 08 Jul 2021 -
ComedyNeurodiversity in Comedy
Neurodiversity is having a moment on the comedy scene. We speak to several neurodiverse comics from across the UK to ask if the changes we're currently seeing may herald genuine change in the wider cultural sphere Read more »| 08 Jul 2021 -
MusicMusic Festivals, We Love You
After a year where everything changed, festivals have never felt so significant – and thank God, they're finally back Read more »| 07 Jul 2021 -
BooksWe Need To Talk About Money by Otegha Uwagba
Otegha Uwagba's new book is a relatable, recognisable and brave step towards dismantling the barriers surrounding money Read more »| 07 Jul 2021 -
FilmJumbo
Zoé Wittock's debut feature film Jumbo is a classic 'girl meets carnival ride, girl falls in love with carnival ride' story Read more »| 06 Jul 2021