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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MusicThe Vaselines @ Museum of the Moon, Glasgow, 22 Jun
Tonight's performance under the moon brings three artists together for a night of exquisite entertainment culminating in people literally dancing in the aisles Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
MusicPortico Quartet @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 20 Jun
Despite the move indoors and the late arrival on stage, Portico Quartet didn't disappoint tonight with their unique blend of jazz and electronica Read more »| 25 Jun 2018 -
Film
The Devil Outside
Visual poetry abounds in this story of a watchful young boy questioning his family's religious beliefs Read more »| 22 Jun 2018 -
Tv Radio
Here Be Monsters & other uncomfortable podcasts
KCRW's anxiety-inducing podcast embraces our fears, anxieties and the unknown – we take a listen, and pull out some more podcasts that will leave you sitting uncomfortably Read more »| 22 Jun 2018 -
MusicLet's Eat Grandma interview
We catch up with Let's Eat Grandma's Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth to discuss friendships, gender stereotypes and sophomore album I'm All Ears Read more »| 22 Jun 2018 -
Film
Welcome to Scottish zombie musical Anna and the Apocalypse
Fancy seeing a yuletide zombie musical shot in Port Glasgow? Genre mashup Anna and the Apocalypse is reportedly a zesty take on the zombie movie. We find out more from its director ahead of its UK premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival Read more »| 22 Jun 2018
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Film
Searching
John Cho plays a dad searching for his missing daughter in this inventive thriller that plays out on computer screens Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
Music
Rip It Up: A Scottish Music Timeline
We look back on the history of Scottish pop music, from Lonnie Donegan and Lulu to Young Fathers, Belle & Sebastian and Mogwai Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
Music
Finiflex – Suilven (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Suilven by Edinburgh duo Finiflex Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
Film
C'est la vie!
This delightful French comedy follows the diverse and eccentric event management staff, caterers, musicians, and one grouchy anti-technology photographer as they orchestrate a sumptuous wedding at an 18th century chateau. Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
Art
A Kaleidoscopic Smattering: Gray's Degree Show 2018
The Aberdeen cohort display, as always, a different take on the degree show fare and make a trip to the edge of Aberdeen more than worth it Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 20-25 Jun
From Rip It Up festival in Edinburgh to Oran Mor's West End All-Dayer in Glasgow, we've got all your gigging needs this week covered Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
FilmPuzzle
Scottish actor Kelly Macdonald deserves a better showcase for her talents than this dull mid-life crisis drama Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
Music
Rip It Up: Future Features
We take a closer look at the National Museum of Scotland's Future Features project which celebrates four up-and-coming artists: the future of Scottish pop music Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
Music
Rip It Up: Where Does Scottish Music Fit on a Global Scale
Shirley Manson, Lauren Mayberry, Aidan Moffat and KT Tunstall among others tell us where they think Scottish music fits in on a global scale Read more »| 20 Jun 2018