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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MusicDamage Control: Is there a silver lining for the ABC following the fire?
After a fire from the neighbouring Glasgow School of Art caused extensive damage to the O2 ABC, we speak to those associated with the venue and look at what makes it so special Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
ComedyThe Darkest Animation: Monkey Dust
With animated comedies on the ascent, Emma O'Brien looks back at Monkey Dust, one of the genre's most overlooked gems Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 4-9 Jul
Justin Timberlake and EELS play Glasgow; Queen, The Killers and CHVRCHES play the final weekend of TRNSMT and Edinburgh's Leith Depot launch their Love Live Music Week festival Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
FilmThe best film events in Scotland in July
The ten big screen movie happenings you should make time for this month, from sports movie double-bills in Queen's Park to some Studio Ghibli classics at GFT Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Art
Scottish Art News July 2018
While Glasgow reels from the devastating fire at the GSA and the surrounding buildings, Edinburgh gears up for Edinburgh Art Festival Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Music
LYLO @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 4 Jun
We're treated to two excellent performances tonight from Leeds' Team Picture and Glasgow's LYLO, who seem to acquire some new fans along the way Read more »| 03 Jul 2018
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Music
Shamir @ Broadcast, Glasgow, 25 Jun
Shamir delivers a confident, powerful and entertaining set tonight in Glasgow's Broadcast putting him and his astonishing voice centre stage Read more »| 03 Jul 2018 -
Music
Soft Riot – Waiting for Something Terrible to Happen (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Waiting for Something Terrible to Happen by Glasgow-based Soft Riot Read more »| 03 Jul 2018 -
Books
Scottish Poetry News – July 2018
Scotland's spoken word scene gears up for the Fringe with a series of talks, events and slams, while Stewed Rhubarb celebrate their return and a host of new publications hit the shelves Read more »| 02 Jul 2018 -
Film
First Reformed
Veteran filmmaker Paul Schrader channels Bresson and Bergman in this passionate, intelligent and audacious study of a priest in crisis Read more »| 02 Jul 2018 -
Music
Julia Jacklin and Elizabeth Hughes on Phantastic Ferniture's debut LP
After two years of bringing her brooding brand of indie-folk to audiences around the world, Julia Jacklin is putting old friends and good fun first with Phantastic Ferniture Read more »| 02 Jul 2018 -
Film
KVIFF 2018: Winter Flies
Olmo Omerzu’s lively road movie following two teens making a break from home doesn't really go anywhere, but the journey is a fun one Read more »| 02 Jul 2018 -
Music
BODEGA – Endless Scroll
Named after the NYC equivalent of a corner shop, it’s fitting Bodega’s debut has the essentials covered; wry wit, shrewd observations and a vision of art rock’s finest punk party Read more »| 02 Jul 2018 -
MusicSave Leith Walk: How Artists Are Fighting Back
A multi-million pound development on Edinburgh's immortal Leith Walk spells disaster for the area's only local music venue. But promoters and local campaigners aren't giving up without a party Read more »| 02 Jul 2018 -
Clubs
Scottish Clubbing Highlights: July 2018
Summer is firmly upon us and July's club highlights are set up nicely to usher in the warmer climes. This month includes crate-digger extraordinaires, dub and reggae flavours and a flurry of birthday celebrations Read more »| 02 Jul 2018