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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MusicPVT – New Spirit
After their pop-aspiring last record Homosapians found Australian electronic experimentalists PVT playing arena gigs in support of Gotye, New Spirit&nbs... Read more »| 23 Jan 2017 -
FilmKristen Stewart promises 'kickass' political film
While promoting her directorial debut in Sundance, Kirsten Stewart promises her next film will be much more political and discusses Donald Trump's obsession with her love life Read more »| 23 Jan 2017 -
MusicPissed Jeans – Why Love Now
‘I used to play punk,’ sneers Matt Korvette, as though daring himself not to laugh scornfully. ‘Now I’m just singing the blues.&rsquo... Read more »| 23 Jan 2017 -
MusicBlue Aeroplanes @ Ruby Lounge, Manchester, 12 Jan
A memory: hazy but inarguable. The year: 1990. The location: well, best to draw a veil. A breathless Michael Stipe, thanking The Blue Aeroplanes for their su... Read more »| 23 Jan 2017 -
Film
Best Film Screenings in the North (20 Jan-27 Jan)
This week's best film screenings in the North include Francis Ford Coppola's 1982 musical One from the Heart and Guillermo del Toro's stunning ghost story The Devil's Backbone. Read more »| 20 Jan 2017 -
Music
The Cherry Wave – Hitch a Glide: Track Premiere
Listen to Hitch a Glide by Glasgow shoegaze quartet The Cherry Wave, taken from their new album Shimaru Read more »| 20 Jan 2017
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MusicJ F L E – Laid To Rest: Video Premiere
Watch the video for Laid To Rest by J F L E Read more »| 20 Jan 2017 -
Clubs
Glasgow Clubbing Highlights: 20-25 Jan
This weekend sees London heavyweight Erol Alkan take to the decks at Sub Club all night long, plus psych and fuzz at Nite Tripper and Code throw their first party of 2017 Read more »| 20 Jan 2017 -
Music
BBC Introducing @ Brudenell, Leeds, 18 Jan
The second BBC Introducing showcase at Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club sees an eclectic night of emerging talent from across the region, chosen by the BBC’s local music champion Alan Raw Read more »| 20 Jan 2017 -
Music
Ty Segall – Ty Segall
Ty Segall is back with his first self-titled record since his 2008 debut, which should tell you that this is a restatement of basic principles: dispensing wi... Read more »| 20 Jan 2017 -
Art
DARE Art Prize announces 2017 shortlist
The shortlist for the first DARE Art Prize has been announced, with five fascinating projects combining art and science in the running for the £15,000 prize Read more »| 20 Jan 2017 -
Music
Arcade Fire return with new track I Give You Power
Arcade Fire have joined forces with Mavis Staples on new track I Give You Power The track follows a similar formula to that found on the group's most recent... Read more »| 20 Jan 2017 -
Film
T2: Trainspotting 2
Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie have a rehab reunion, and the result is both touching and intoxicating. Read more »| 20 Jan 2017 -
Books
David Keenan on writing & writers
The Skinny caught up with author David Keenan in a Glasgow bar to discuss his new novel This is Memorial Device, a hugely impressive debut whose subtitl... Read more »| 20 Jan 2017 -
Music
Get to Know: Heavy on the Magic
We talk to Heavy on the Magic's Chris Haddon ahead of the band's appearance at Stay Fresh Fest 2 Riffs, noise and melody, all wrapped up in thoroughly ... Read more »| 19 Jan 2017