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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MusicProphets of Rage – Prophets of Rage
In a few buzzsaw riffs, one or two snare hits, it feels like there is something worthwhile in this group, some squandered potential that could have produced a very different album. In that respect, if in no other, this is incredibly apt to the times. Read more »| 13 Sep 2017 -
ComedyBoJack Horseman: Season Four
Time hurts more than it heals in Season 4 of Netflix's BoJack Horseman Read more »| 13 Sep 2017 -
Music
Lunice – CCCLX
Lunice channels an intense sci-fi compositional style into his debut long player, giving a raft of contributors room to breathe along the way Read more »| 13 Sep 2017 -
Music
Lou Mclean and Ashley Stein on DAREFest
We speak to the two women behind DAREFest – Lou Mclean and Ashley Stein – about the plans for their inaugural event, empowerment and the vital importance of safe spaces Read more »| 13 Sep 2017 -
Film
Watch the hilarious trailer for James Franco’s The Disaster Artist
Franco plays Tommy Wiseau in this wild comedy detailing the making of cult classic The Room, the “greatest bad movie ever made” Read more »| 13 Sep 2017 -
MusicSuperfood – Bambino
Bambino is a rollicking effort from a promising band Read more »| 13 Sep 2017
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MusicAce City Racers – A Battle Royale (Track Premiere)
Listen to A Battle Royale by Glasgow art-rock trio Ace City Racers, from their forthcoming debut album Read more »| 12 Sep 2017 -
Music
Neon Waltz @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 6 Sep
It’s no surprise that Sneaky Pete’s is full to the rafters tonight as Neon Waltz play one of their first Scottish shows since releasing their debut album Read more »| 12 Sep 2017 -
Music
Margaret Glaspy @ CCA, Glasgow, 9 Sep
Blending her debut album with new tracks and some sublime covers, Margaret Glaspy proves to be a captivating presence at CCA Read more »| 12 Sep 2017 -
Music
Chastity Belt @ Star and Garter, Manchester, 6 Sep
Chastity Belt's set tonight is hypnotic and comfortably static Read more »| 12 Sep 2017 -
Film
Zoology
Natalya Pavlenkova gives a wonderful performance in the story of a middle-aged woman who grows a tail, but the movie around her merely coasts along on its surface weirdness Read more »| 12 Sep 2017 -
Music
SKJØR – Living Without You (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Living Without You by Edinburgh four-piece, SKJØR Read more »| 12 Sep 2017 -
Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 12-18 Sep
Gigs from Charly Bliss, Ryan Adams and Lowkey, and club nights from Jackhammer, Nightvision and Sub Club feature in this week's music round-up Read more »| 11 Sep 2017 -
Film
Watch eerie first clip from Blade Runner 2049
The first extended look at Blade Runner 2049 sees Ryan Gosling’s character wonder through a desolate wasteland Read more »| 11 Sep 2017 -
Music
Anna of the North – Lovers
Anna of the North’s debut album is a glistening journey through the spectrum of emotions associated with heartbreak. Read more »| 11 Sep 2017