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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ComedyWatching Brass Eye as a Documentary
The genius of Brass Eye's satire meant it was never too far off the tabloid journalism it skewered Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
MusicScottish Alternative Music Awards: Paisley takeover line-up revealed
Out Lines, Heir of the Cursed and Emme Woods join The Vegan Leather, Siobhan Wilson and Pronto Mama at the inaugural Paisley festival Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
Film
Netflix surprise with the immediate release of Cloverfield sequel
After much speculation, Netflix launch The Cloverfield Paradox direct to its streaming service with no advance promotion Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
Music
Jeff Tweedy @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 31 Jan
The Wilco frontman's stripped-back performance is a joy from start to finish, and evidence of a true indie master at work Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Theatre
The Month in Scottish Theatre: February 2018
The second month of the year is alive with shows and events, January is over, the pantomimes have definitely finished, and everyone can start over again Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Theatre
What the Fuck is Hamilton?
As the world-famous musical finally opens on the West End, The Skinny’s Theatre Editor has pulled together a handy guide that can help you sound like you know what you’re talking about when someone asks you, “Hey, what the fuck is Hamilton?” Read more »| 02 Feb 2018
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MusicIntroducing new Glasgow DIY label Possession Records
Alternate pull quote: "Like most small independent labels, we follow the regular formula of a dedication to Excel documents and sporadic 'business' meetings in pubs" Claudia Nova Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Music
Fiona Soe Paing on Alien Lullabies and SPECTRA
With SPECTRA announcing its first ever musical programme, we speak to local musician Fiona Soe Paing about performing her audio-visual project Alien Lullabies at the Aberdeen festival Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
MusicAmaroun – Made a Fire (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Amaroun's latest single, Made a Fire Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Music
Franz Ferdinand on their rebirth and new album
It's been 14 years since Franz Ferdinand burst into the mainstream with Take Me Out. Now the acclaimed Glasgow band are back with their fifth album and two new members. The Skinny sits down with them to ask how they've stayed at the top for so long Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Music
Palmbomen II – Memories of Cindy
Memories of Cindy passes like a soothing, aesthetically consistent train journey, with little detail standing out Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Tv Radio
Altered Carbon
Netflix's adaptation of Richard K Morgan’s cult sci-fi mystery novel is full of thrills and intrigue, but it fails to adequately critique the sleazy future in which it is set Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Music
Chris Dave and the Drumhedz – Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
Superstar jazz drummer Chris Dave's new album is full to the brim with guest contributions from the likes of Anderson .Paak, SiR and Bilal Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Music
Soma Records announce free Soma Skool in Glasgow
The label team up with SWG3 and a pair of electronic music learning hubs for a free chance to learn about the industry Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Art
Transmission Gallery respond to Creative Scotland funding cuts
The pioneering artist-run Glasgow gallery recently lost its three-year regular funding in Creative Scotland’s controversial round of funding awards last week. The gallery responds with a powerful statement Read more »| 01 Feb 2018