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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MusicIndian Summer 001: Courtney Barnett @ SWG3, Glasgow, 29 Aug
Courtney Barnett brings wit, riffs and a stripped-back sensibility on her return to Glasgow for Indian Summer Read more »| 03 Sep 2019 -
MusicKettle of Kites – Supernova (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Supernova, the latest single from Kettle of Kites Read more »| 03 Sep 2019 -
BooksAgainst Memoir by Michelle Tea
This first collection of Michelle Tea’s journalistic essays an exuberant celebration of the modern American queer experience Read more »| 03 Sep 2019 -
MusicThe Skinny on EH-FM, 2 September: Listen Again
Listen to our latest show on EH-FM with new music from Lana Del Rey, Cigarettes After Sex and JPEGMAFIA, plus a special on The SAY Award Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
FilmJohn Waters on his new book, Pink Flamingos and his TV cameos
Ahead of the UK release of his latest book, we talk to 'The Pope of Trash' about his filmmaking legacy... which apparently involves him being recognised more for Chucky and Alvin and the Chipmunks movies than for his transgressive directorial efforts Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
MusicCeltic Connections: David MacGregor on Broken Chanter
With Kid Canaveral on a well-earned hiatus, David MacGregor explores his Gaelic roots with a stunning, stately debut as Broken Chanter Read more »| 02 Sep 2019
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ArtArt Events and Opportunities: September 2019
With September comes the last blush of summer and the first of a new season of exhibitions across Scotland Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
ArtCCA Highlights: September & October 2019
Autumn arrives at CCA with documentaries on global change and social justice, a rare Glasgow gig from indie-rock legend Stephen Malkmus and a detailed discussion on making sure sex toys are for all Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
Tv RadioArcher: Season 10
The foul-mouthed FX show’s tenth outing hit Netflix this month, with its titular hard-drinking mother and son on a new mission among the stars Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
FilmSeptember's Best Film Events in Scotland
The Scottish film events you should make time for this month, from Take One Action and Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival to Scotland's first Kung Fu Film Festival Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
MusicIggy Pop – Free
For all but the most hardcore Iggy Pop fans, Free will baffle as much as it bewitches Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
MusicThe Skinny & GoldFlakePaint to host Edinburgh Magazine Festival gig
Maranta, Edwin Organ and D R I F T will play Edinburgh International Magazine Festival's Your New Favourite Band night at Sneaky Pete's on 17 September Read more »| 30 Aug 2019 -
ArtAccess All Areas: Doors Open Days 2019
The vast annual free festival that spans the nation from Shetland to Dumfries, Doors Open Days returns for its 30th outing this month offering the opportunity to delve into spaces that are usually off limits Read more »| 30 Aug 2019 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: September 2019
If the Edinburgh Fringe whet your appetite for more theatre, there's plenty to see across Scotland this month Read more »| 30 Aug 2019 -
ArtRobert Diament on the Talk Art podcast's tour of Edinburgh
Last month we helped Talk Art podcast take a tour of Edinburgh’s galleries as a celebration of Edinburgh Art Festival Read more »| 30 Aug 2019