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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ComedyA Laughing Matter: 20 Years of Abnormally Funny People
Pioneering comedy showcase Abnormally Funny People celebrates 20 years of putting disabled comedians in the spotlight Read more »| 15 Jul 2025 -
MusicBillie Marten – Dog Eared
Billie Marten’s fifth studio album delves into nostalgia, love and introspection in a cosy folk triumph Read more »| 15 Jul 2025 -
FilmHarvest
There are wonderful visual flourishes in Athina Rachel Tsangari’s atmospheric Harvest, but they never cohere into a satisfying narrative Read more »| 14 Jul 2025 -
MusicSlikback – Attrition
Just a year after releasing his eponymous LP, prolific Kenyan producer Slikback returns for his first full-length for powerhouse label Planet Mu Read more »| 14 Jul 2025 -
MusicPanic Shack – Panic Shack
Cardiff five-piece Panic Shack blend caustic wit with irrepressible punk energy on an outstanding debut Read more »| 14 Jul 2025 -
FilmKVIFF 2025: Broken Voices
A young singer is groomed by her charismatic choirmaster in this gut-wrenching tale of abuse based on a real-life scandal at a Czech children's choir Read more »| 14 Jul 2025
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TheatreAndrew Panton on credit crunch satire Make It Happen
Chronicling the Royal Bank of Scotland's pivotal role in the financial crash of 2008, James Graham's new play Make it Happen traces the origins of our current crises – we talk to director Andrew Panton Read more »| 11 Jul 2025 -
FilmKVIFF 2025: Out of Love
Call My Agent's Camille Cottin is superb in this nuanced French drama about a middle-aged woman who's suddenly charged with the care of her niece and nephew when her sister walks out on her life Read more »| 10 Jul 2025 -
MusicAllo Darlin' – Bright Nights
While the DNA of their earlier work is still on show across Bright Nights, the landscape has changed for London-based indie-pop group Allo Darlin' Read more »| 10 Jul 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Moody Moody
Following the release of their debut EP earlier this year and ahead of release of its follow-up single, we catch up with Aberdeen alt-indie lads Moody Moody Read more »| 10 Jul 2025 -
FilmAthina Rachel Tsangari on Harvest
Athina Rachel Tsangari swaps the 'Greek Weird Wave' for the Scottish Highlands with her elegiac period drama Harvest. Tsangari talks to us about the film's Marmite reactions, its doom-laden atmosphere and her fondness for ambiguous characters Read more »| 10 Jul 2025 -
MusicThe Skinny's guide to Edinburgh's music scene
From its grassroots scene and music history walking tours to world class showcases and huge outdoor concerts, we celebrate Edinburgh's music scene in all its glory Read more »| 10 Jul 2025 -
BooksChilco by Daniela Catrileo
The latest from Latin American-focused indie press, Chilco is a blistering exploration of difference and belonging Read more »| 10 Jul 2025 -
MusicOld Friends: the effects of music on dementia patients
With a day job in dementia care and education, Noah Barker shares the life-altering effects of music on dementia patients Read more »| 10 Jul 2025 -
MusicThe Skinny On... C Duncan
As his debut album Architect gears up to celebrate its tenth anniversary, SAY Award- and Mercury Prize-nominated composer and musician C Duncan takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 09 Jul 2025