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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MusicVampire Weekend @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 8 Dec
They may yearn for the shabby glamour of the music hall, but Vampire Weekend still wind down the Only God Was Above Us tour on a high at the Hydro Read more »| 12 Dec 2024 -
ComedyDream Gig: Amanda Dwyer
Glasgow comic and half of Material, Girl with Susan Riddell, Amanda Dwyer takes part in an absurd gig while dreaming up something even more fantastic! Read more »| 12 Dec 2024 -
ArtA Rift in the Scottish Arts
Over the last 14 months there has been growing discontent at Scottish arts organisations and their response to the genocide in Palestine – Glasgow-based artist and writer Hussein Mitha tells us more Read more »| 12 Dec 2024 -
Film20 Underrated and Overlooked Films from 2024
Some films are universally adored, but others require a bit of work to appreciate their greatness. Here are some of the overlooked movies from 2024 that were misunderstood by critics, ignored by audiences and done dirty by their distributors Read more »| 11 Dec 2024 -
FilmGlasgow Film Festival reveal special events and Austria focus for 2025
More programme details from Glasgow Film Festival have emerged, with next year’s Country Focus and Special Events revealed. Plus Edinburgh International Film Festival has announced its 2025 dates Read more »| 11 Dec 2024 -
MusicM for Montreal 2024: Ten Artists to Check Out
We head to this year's M for Montreal festival and celebrate ten standout artists from the 19th edition of the Quebec showcase Read more »| 10 Dec 2024
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MusicThe Chats @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 7 Dec
In spite of tonight's acoustic shortcomings, The Chats still manage to pull off an enjoyable and energetic performance in an explosive fashion Read more »| 10 Dec 2024 -
ClubsKeeping it low-key with Kami-O
Kami-O is one of the country’s top grime and dubstep exports. Having recently signed with White Peach, with two albums under his belt to date, we sit down with the elusive Scottish producer to seek out the sauce Read more »| 10 Dec 2024 -
MusicOn the road with Tina Sandwich
Following the release of her excellent For the World EP, we hit the road with Tina Sandwich to find out if the stress of touring in Europe is worth it or not Read more »| 10 Dec 2024 -
Tv RadioThe Skinny's TV Shows of 2024
Our writers pick out the TV shows you should have been watching this year (and should catch up on over Christmas!) Read more »| 10 Dec 2024 -
MusicHope of the States @ Stereo, Glasgow, 5 Dec
Reuniting for a handful of shows 18 years after their split, Hope of the States sound as riotous and invigorating as ever before, hinting at new music to come Read more »| 10 Dec 2024 -
FilmScotland on Screen: Review of 2024
It's been a horrible year for arts funding in Scotland, but our film festivals and programmers continue to keep the scene vibrant with their rich and diverse curation and events. We speak to some of our favourites to hear their highlights of 2024 Read more »| 10 Dec 2024 -
MusicWuh Oh on major labels, lost albums, and new project Ferguson
With his debut album as Wuh Oh finally released, we talk to Pete Ferguson about his experiences in the major label game, and look to his future as Ferguson Read more »| 09 Dec 2024 -
BooksWandering Stars by Tommy Orange
American novelist Tommy Orange's latest is a masterful exploration of intergenerational trauma and displacement as told through the eyes of one Native family through the centuries Read more »| 09 Dec 2024 -
FilmQueer
Luca Guadagnino continues his hot streak with this trippy and compassionate adaptation of William S. Burroughs's second novel Queer, with Daniel Craig brilliant as Burroughs stand-in 'Lee' Read more »| 09 Dec 2024