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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BooksDear Mr M by Herman Koch
Mr M is a writer, and he’s being stalked by his neighbour. The stalker, our narrator, really doesn’t like Mr M. He watches the writer with contem... Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Books
The Glue Ponys: Short Stories by Chris Wilson
Of all the elements of a book which might kindle our interest, the positioning of an author’s biography rarely so much as prompts a raised eyebrow. But... Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Music
Come Together – Shield Patterns Interviewed
With Mirror Breathing, the Manchester-based duo enrich their electro template with fuller arrangements and an intimate, affecting narrative. They talk us though the creative development behind their second album Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
MusicLiverpool and Psychedelia: A Brief History
The Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia returns to expand our consciousness once more this September. We look at the city's long relationship with this most far-reaching of musical explorations Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
FilmBest film screenings in the North (26 Aug-1 Sep)
The best film events happening in Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester this week, including Paris is Burning at FACT, the final film from Chantal Akerman at Hyde ... Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
ClubsClub nights in Leeds this week: 25-31 Aug
Pace yourself this bank holiday weekend, with a casual start on Friday from the good heads at Audio Chronicles through to a fitting finale on Sunday from Carl Craig Read more »| 25 Aug 2016
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Music
Green Man 2016: Festival Review
We brave the downpour in the Brecon Beacons to take in the splendour of another triumphant Green Man... Read more »| 25 Aug 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week: 25-31 Aug
No vegging out on the sofa for you this Sunday: the bank holiday dictates you must never stop, with parties from mUmU feat. Mind Against, Tuff Love Soul Club and Liverpool Disco Festival Read more »| 25 Aug 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Manchester this week: 25-31 Aug
Bank holiday weekend is always a biggie in Manchester, and 2016 proves no exception with numerous ways to never go home: a 12-hour rave from Lost Control, a 14-hour birthday marathon at Hidden, a daytime party with Josh Wink, and tons more. Read more »| 25 Aug 2016 -
Music
Watch Angel Olsen's new video for Sister
Angel Olsen reveals a dramatic, dusty video for Sister, ahead of new album MY WOMAN Read more »| 24 Aug 2016 -
Music
Bovine Intervention: An Interview with Cowtown
One of the many jewels of Leeds' diverse DIY scene, post-punk idiosyncrats Cowtown return with new album Paranormal Romance. Here they share their thoughts o... Read more »| 24 Aug 2016 -
Clubs
Edinburgh Clubbing Highlights: 24-30 August
Fleetwood Mac, a Chicago house super power, and a local-led Fringe closing party make for an eclectic week of clubbing in the capital Read more »| 23 Aug 2016 -
Clubs
Glasgow Clubbing Highlights: 24-30 August
The return of Pressure, new resident DJs at the Berkeley Suite and a bank holiday blowout from Sub Club feature in this week's Glasgow clubs guide. Read more »| 23 Aug 2016 -
Music
Sigur Rós @ Edinburgh Playhouse, 15 August
As ever with Sigur Rós, the group's ethereal performances are as much about the visual as the aural. The gilt and plush scarlet surrounds of Edinburgh... Read more »| 23 Aug 2016 -
Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 25-30 Aug
Stuck for live music this bank holiday? From rap superstars to punk weekenders, it's another busy week on Liverpool's ever-hectic gig circuit Read more »| 23 Aug 2016