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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MusicEwan Cruickshanks – A Glasgow Band
A Glasgow Band is full of relatable, heartfelt and often humorous lyrics that will help no end in establishing Cruickshanks as one of Scotland’s songwriters to watch Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
MusicSoft Riot – The Outsider in the Mirrors
The Outsider in the Mirrors negates current trends despite looking to nostalgia for inspiration, and in turn sounds refreshingly strange and exciting Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
ArtPeripheral Visions: Interview with Rehana Zaman
London-based Rehana Zaman discusses instances of less obvious – but no less potent – forms of political resistance from people whose experiences are often marginalised Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
Theatre
The Claim
The exasperating asylum seeking process is the subject of Tim Cowbury’s The Claim, a work designed to provoke and incite change Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
ClubsReckless Kettle profile: Turn It Up
Launched in 2013, the Reckless Kettle events have become a highlight of Dundee's nightlife. Here the duo behind the increasingly popular club nights, Fergus Tibbs and Mikey Rodger, explain the appeal of their self-described 'parties for freaks' Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
Film
Guillermo del Toro on fantasy love story The Shape of Water
Ahead of the release of his Beauty and the Beast-esque romance The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro talks to us about pitching movies, 'Make America Great Again' and what love is Read more »| 05 Feb 2018
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Music
Sister John – Friends (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Sister John's latest single, Friends Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
Comedy
Watching Brass Eye as a Documentary
The genius of Brass Eye's satire meant it was never too far off the tabloid journalism it skewered Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
Music
Scottish Alternative Music Awards: Paisley takeover line-up revealed
Out Lines, Heir of the Cursed and Emme Woods join The Vegan Leather, Siobhan Wilson and Pronto Mama at the inaugural Paisley festival Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
Film
Netflix surprise with the immediate release of Cloverfield sequel
After much speculation, Netflix launch The Cloverfield Paradox direct to its streaming service with no advance promotion Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
Music
Jeff Tweedy @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 31 Jan
The Wilco frontman's stripped-back performance is a joy from start to finish, and evidence of a true indie master at work Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Theatre
The Month in Scottish Theatre: February 2018
The second month of the year is alive with shows and events, January is over, the pantomimes have definitely finished, and everyone can start over again Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Theatre
What the Fuck is Hamilton?
As the world-famous musical finally opens on the West End, The Skinny’s Theatre Editor has pulled together a handy guide that can help you sound like you know what you’re talking about when someone asks you, “Hey, what the fuck is Hamilton?” Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Music
Introducing new Glasgow DIY label Possession Records
Alternate pull quote: "Like most small independent labels, we follow the regular formula of a dedication to Excel documents and sporadic 'business' meetings in pubs" Claudia Nova Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Music
Fiona Soe Paing on Alien Lullabies and SPECTRA
With SPECTRA announcing its first ever musical programme, we speak to local musician Fiona Soe Paing about performing her audio-visual project Alien Lullabies at the Aberdeen festival Read more »| 02 Feb 2018