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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MusicScowl – Are We All Angels
Despite some undeniably massive moments, it seems like the bite has been taken out of Californian hardcore lot Scowl on their new album Read more »| 02 Apr 2025 -
BooksScottish Books Events: April 2025
There's political book launches, poetry readings, and the return of Paisley Book Festival over in book world this month – here are our April highlights Read more »| 02 Apr 2025 -
ArtScottish Art Highlights: April 2025
Motherhood and creativity is the subject of a landmark exhibition in Dundee, while Portia Zvavahera presents her dreamscapes at Fruitmarket and Jupiter Artland reopens for 2025 Read more »| 02 Apr 2025 -
MusicGeordie Greep @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 30 Mar
Geordie Greep falls short of expectations on his solo return to Scotland's capital Read more »| 02 Apr 2025 -
TheatreSpring Awakening @ Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh
Theatre Paradok's rendition of the hit teen musical Spring Awakening breathes fresh life into the show Read more »| 02 Apr 2025 -
MusicSleigh Bells – Bunky Becky Birthday Boy
Brooklyn noise pop duo Sleigh Bells return to the maximalist immediacy of old, with mixed results Read more »| 02 Apr 2025
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ArtFragile Beauty: GLASS at Perth Museum
A new exhibition in Perth Art Gallery, GLASS explores the evolution of glassmaking locally and around the world Read more »| 01 Apr 2025 -
MusicBlack Country, New Road – Forever Howlong
Forever Howlong proves that the possibilities for Black Country, New Road remain endless Read more »| 01 Apr 2025 -
MusicThe Ophelias – Spring Grove
Produced by Julien Baker, The Ophelias' fourth studio album is a stunning ode to mid-size cities, intimacy and the self Read more »| 01 Apr 2025 -
MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: April 2025
April brings a batch of festivals, Record Store Day shenanigans, and a whole load of top gigs besides – here are our highlights Read more »| 01 Apr 2025 -
ClubsScottish Clubbing Highlights: April 2025
The Art School is back, and the Glasgow renaissance begins. Top clubbing picks across the country include Hawkchild DIY, Loefah, gyrofield, Club Beso, and Feng Read more »| 01 Apr 2025 -
FilmScottish Film Events: April 2025
The CCA makes a welcome return, physical media love letter Kim's Video goes on tour, and the essential Derek Jarman and Chantal Akerman retrospectives continue at GFT Read more »| 31 Mar 2025 -
MusicSolidarity across festivals, and the power of collective action
We take a look at the vital work being done by Ravers for Palestine to help instigate community discussion and action against festivals reportedly owned by companies with links to Israel Read more »| 31 Mar 2025 -
MusicNikhita – Solace
On her debut EP, Nikhita lays the foundation for a promising future, bringing a sound both captivating and deeply moving Read more »| 31 Mar 2025 -
ComedyRosco McClelland wins top prize at Glasgow Comedy Festival
Glasgow comic Rosco McClelland is the winner of this year's Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, as the Glasgow Comedy Festival draws to a close Read more »| 31 Mar 2025