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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FilmThe Touch
The Touch, Ingmar Bergman's only English language effort, is no lost masterpiece, but Bibi Andersson's performance and Bergman's deft handling of complex emotions make it worth seeking out Read more »| 26 Apr 2018 -
Books
The Gloaming by Kirsty Logan
In her second novel, Scottish author Kirsty Logan builds a world that feels as real as it does magical Read more »| 26 Apr 2018 -
MusicLOVE SICK – What I'd Do (Stripped): Track Premiere
Listen to the stripped-back version of Glasgow duo LOVE SICK's latest single, What I'd Do Read more »| 26 Apr 2018 -
MusicOur alternatives to The Royal Wedding on Vinyl
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding is coming to vinyl. Cool. Here are some more iconic events that should definitely make their way on to wax Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
Music
Gengahr @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 23 Apr
Gengahr put in a musically impressive set that loses much of its edge thanks to a lacklustre turnout at King Tut's Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
Film
Avengers: Infinity War
Bombastic action, thrilling set-pieces and a big purple bad guy with issues – comic book epic Avengers: Infinity War sees our god-like heroes feeling a little more mortal. But shhhhhh, no spoilers Read more »| 25 Apr 2018
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ClubsAustin Ato & Mind Yer Self on club culture and mental health
Mind Yer Self’s Ruaridh Gill speaks to DJ/producer Austin Ato, ahead of the Haptic 1st Birthday x Mind Yer Self at The Mash House this month, about maintaining positive mental health in the dance music industry Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
Music
Courtney Marie Andrews @ Gorilla, Manchester, 22 Apr
The Arizonan singer-songwriter brings a slick but oddly flat set to Manchester on the back of her best record yet Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
Music
Grant-Lee Phillips @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 20 Apr
Grant-Lee Phillips greets tonight's crowd like old friends and numerous singalongs ensue Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
Film
Fancy being a student film critic at EIFF?
Edinburgh International Film Festival are looking for talented film writers to take part in their annual Student Critics Competition Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
Music
Nada Surf @ Gorilla, Manchester, 19 Apr
The indie rock survivors celebrate their longevity with an epic, energetic run through Let Go in Manchester Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Music
Forth Wanderers – Forth Wanderers
Forth Wanderers' self-titled sophomore album is a great introduction to an exciting, young and fully-formed band Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Music
Ought @ Stereo, Glasgow, 22 Apr
Despite Ought perhaps not quite firing on all cylinders, Tim Darcy and co still manage to deliver what is ultimately a great show Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Music
Midas Fall – Evaporate
Evaporate is a lesson in how to make extreme music that can be ugly and beautiful in equal measure Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Music
Laura Veirs – The Lookout
Laura Veirs' The Lookout makes us feel that maybe as long as she's making songs we'll be alright Read more »| 24 Apr 2018