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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ClubsCromby on Bicep, Denis Sulta and his new EP
We speak to rising Irish producer Chris McCormick, aka Cromby, about his new EP Retribution, being pals with Denis Sulta, and learning the ropes from Bicep Read more »| 11 Nov 2018 -
MusicThe Voidz @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 7 Nov
The Voidz, fronted by Julian Casablancas, masterfully play a short set of a dozen songs tonight, leaving the Manchester crowd in no way short-changed Read more »| 11 Nov 2018 -
FilmThe Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The Coens' cruel anthology western begins with a blistering energy, but becomes more ponderous with each chapter Read more »| 10 Nov 2018 -
Music
Parquet Courts @ SWG3, Glasgow, 6 Nov
Besides the accidental faux pas, Parquet Courts bring an utterly vibrant and fluorescent set to SWG3, distilling the energy needed for a Galvanizers performance into a room half the size Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
Music
The Decemberists @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 5 Nov
Portland, Oregon’s original hipsters dropped anchor in Glasgow for a night that was slow to start but brought new and old songs together perfectly Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
Music
Liela Moss – My Name Is Safe In Your Mouth
While Liela Moss' debut won’t push her into iconic status, it cements her position as one of the most potent voices in British music Read more »| 09 Nov 2018
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Theatre
Vulcan VII @ Festival Theatre
Ade Edmondson and Nigel Planer's Sci-Fi comedy is an acute look at fame and ageing. Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
FilmMeet stop-motion animator Lesley-Anne Rose
As Channel 4's late-night short film series Random Acts returns, we speak to Lesley-Anne Rose, one of this year's Random Act filmmakers, about her pleasingly surreal stop-motion offering Oxidane Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
Comedy
Jen Brister on her new show Meaningless
As Jen Brister brings her exceptional Fringe show back to Scotland on tour, we discuss how to be angry and articulate Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
Clubs
Guest Selector: HAAi
Ahead of her show with Daniel Avery at Sub Club, London-based DJ and producer HAAi shares the tracks she's had on constant rotation in this month's Guest Selector Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
Music
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra – The Capitol Studio Sessions
While Jeff Goldblum is free to coast on his unique charm, he might want to consider focusing on something other than his lounge act Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
Music
SHVPES – Greater Than
It may be Greater Than by name, but Birmingham outfit SHVPES' sophomore effort is unfortunately quite far from being a great record Read more »| 08 Nov 2018 -
TheatreW-hat About? @ Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Fuora Dance Project's new show for kids appeals to people of all ages and languages, too. Read more »| 08 Nov 2018 -
Music
Kaputt – Highlight (Track Premiere)
Listen to the new single, Highlight, from Glasgow five-piece Kaputt Read more »| 08 Nov 2018 -
Theatre
manipulate announces its 2019 programme
Scotland's celebrated festival of theatre, puppetry and animation returns, bringing with it a wide-ranging programme of innovative, international work to Edinburgh Read more »| 08 Nov 2018