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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MusicSpotlight On... Sulka
Ahead of releasing his latest album, Bute, we catch up with Glasgow-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sulka Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
FilmThe Odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer's Greek epic balances spectacle and emotion, presenting its classic hero as a resilient survivor navigating mythological trials and endless solitude Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
ClubsA guide to clubbing in Edinburgh
Much of Edinburgh’s nightlife dwells in the warren-like vaults, basements and backrooms of the medieval strip, known as the Cowgate. Home to outstanding venues, DJs and promoters, here are The Skinny’s top club night picks Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
ComedyTaking a Stand: Why we should all like stand-up comedy
An article by our new Comedy editor on why we should all like stand-up comedy – even if we don't really like it Read more »| 15 Jul 2026 -
ArtStart from the Level: The new exhibition celebrating Sandra George
A new exhibition at Edinburgh's City Art Centre charts the practice of social documentary photographer Sandra George, revealing her contributions to feminist art history and Black British visual culture Read more »| 15 Jul 2026 -
ArtThe Beautiful Game: Martin Duff on football and graphic design
We talk badges and banners with graphic designer and lifelong Scotland supporter Martin Duff Read more »| 15 Jul 2026
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MusicEartheater – Heavenly Body: If I'm the Bottle You're the Message
Eartheater’s account of pregnancy and birth is characteristically gorgeous, but can’t quite sustain itself across its whole runtime Read more »| 14 Jul 2026 -
MusicLesley Mok – Transient
On Transient, Lesley Mok melds percussion and electronics to sculpt in time Read more »| 14 Jul 2026 -
MusicThe Rolling Stones – Foreign Tongues
The legends of rock'n'roll balance politics and playfulness on their best record in decades Read more »| 14 Jul 2026 -
MusicGarbage @ Edinburgh Castle, 11 Jul
Garbage's gig at the Castle acts as both a loving send-off and homecoming for one of the most distinctive voices to come out of Edinburgh Read more »| 14 Jul 2026 -
MusicSuki Waterhouse – Loveland
Suki Waterhouse’s third album radiates carefree, sultry charm, although emotions sometimes struggle to breathe due to tight, overly polished production Read more »| 14 Jul 2026 -
MusicNia Archives – Emotional Junglist
Nia Archives' second full-length album is a post-rave emotional exploration of a turbulent 2025, as she fell in and then dramatically out of love Read more »| 13 Jul 2026 -
MusicYard Act – You're Gonna Need a Little Music
The third album from the Leeds band sees them stepping into grander, darker territory Read more »| 13 Jul 2026 -
MusicThe XCERTS on i think i want to go home now., track-by-track
The XCERTS' frontman Murray Macleod gives us a track-by-track guide to their sixth studio album, i think i want to go home now. Read more »| 10 Jul 2026 -
MusicChuck Strangers – Glory of the King's Hand
On Glory of the King's Hand, Chuck Strangers proves his ability on the mic matches his production skills, but the record's pacing causes some problems Read more »| 10 Jul 2026