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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FilmSorcerer
William Friedkin's 1977 boondoggle Sorcerer is not the misunderstood masterpiece you've been promised, but this re-release is worth your time for some of the most spectacular suspense sequences ever committed to film Read more »| 01 Nov 2017 -
MusicGolden Teacher – No Luscious Life
Golden Teacher's debut full-length record is a chaotic, wonderfully soundtracked journey from one of Glasgow's most exciting bands Read more »| 01 Nov 2017 -
MusicAino Elina – Rukous (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Aino Elina's latest single, Rukous Read more »| 01 Nov 2017 -
Music
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) @ Stereo, Glasgow, 31 Oct
There's huge fun to be had at tonight's !!! show which is the holy trinity of sexy, sweaty and sincere Read more »| 01 Nov 2017 -
ClubsScottish Clubbing Highlights: November 2017
The nights are getting colder but these November club picks will keep the dancefloor red hot Read more »| 01 Nov 2017 -
Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 1-7 Nov
This week's best live music, with shows from Perfume Genius, Father John Misty, Her's and Japanese Breakfast among others Read more »| 01 Nov 2017
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Books
In Defence of Knausgaard's Seasons Quartet
Critics turned on Karl Ove Knausgård after Autumn, the first of his seemingly self-indulgent Seasons Quartet. We never like to see a poor literary superstar bullied, so Scandinavian Correspondent Dominic Hinde throws him a lifeline as Winter publishes Read more »| 01 Nov 2017 -
ComedyCrystal Baws: November 2017 Horoscopes
Our resident astrologist Mystic Mark returns with his November horoscopes Read more »| 01 Nov 2017 -
Music
EERA – Reflection of Youth
The new album from Anna Lena Bruland – aka EERA – is a haunting album that perfectly suits the dark Read more »| 31 Oct 2017 -
Music
Miya Folick – Give It To Me
Miya Folick's new EP captures the energy and ecstasy of her live performances Read more »| 31 Oct 2017 -
Music
Mt. Doubt – Moon Landings
Leo Bargery and Mt. Doubt serve up five tracks of Americana-indebted indie with a distinctly Scottish dimension Read more »| 31 Oct 2017 -
Film
Eliza Hittman explores male sexuality in Beach Rats
Eliza Hittman's sophomore feature, Beach Rats, is an evocative tale of a Brooklyn teen's struggle with his sexuality. We speak to the New York filmmaker about the appeal of young characters, filming sex scenes, and gender politics in film, TV and academia Read more »| 31 Oct 2017 -
Tv Radio
Stranger Things 2
The second season of the Duffer brothers’ sci-fi series is hugely enjoyable – we just wish it was a tad more original (warning: spoilers) Read more »| 31 Oct 2017 -
Music
Francobollo @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 28 Oct
Francobollo's experimental touches brings freshness to a genre that can easily turn stale and make for an enjoyable and fun show Read more »| 31 Oct 2017 -
Music
Young Fathers share new track and 2018 tour dates
The Edinburgh band announce they’ve finished their new album by releasing LORD, a track from the record. Have a listen below Read more »| 31 Oct 2017