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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ArtIn Design: The Archipelago design studio, Leeds
As part of our series looking at great design in the North, we speak to Leeds-based studio The Archipelago, whose work displays an appreciation for space, li... Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
ComedyHannah Platt: Comedy Spotlight
As droll as Daria: find Merseyside-via-Manchester's finest misanthrope at a venue near you Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
Music
New David Bowie video released on his birthday
David Bowie EP No Plan, a collection of tracks believed to be star’s final recordings, landed online yesterday, along with an eerie music video Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
MusicBruising on touring, Berlin, and I Don't Mind
Naomi Baguley returns from German exile to breathe new life into her indie pop project Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
FilmMeryl Streep slams Donald Trump in a moving speech
The multi-award winning actor takes on The Donald at this year's Golden Globe Awards Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
Art
Ella Kruglyanskaya @ Tramway
Ella Kruglyanskaya's 11 years' worth of paintings cross different media, technique and styles. Throughout, she retains a singular skill and interest in the complexities of representation. Read more »| 09 Jan 2017
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Film
Stranger Things’ Barb resurrected at Golden Globes
The Netflix show's cult character is celebrated in the cold opening to last night's Golden Globe awards Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
Clubs
TEESH on their Sneaky Pete's residency
Ever wondered what makes a great resident DJ? TEESH party-starters Ryan Marinello and Tom Russell share the winning formula underpinning their bi-monthly shows at Sneaky Pete's Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
Books
The Animators by Kayla Rae Whitaker
Watching lines on paper come to life is a magic trick that never fades, the simple and infinite pleasure of animation. Sharon and Mel arrive at art school in... Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
Music
Mark Eitzel on Hey Mr Ferryman
Longtime solo artist and former American Music Club frontman Mark Eitzel on new album, the Bernard Butler-produced Hey Mr Ferryman Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
FilmLa La Land rules at the Golden Globe Awards
Damien Chazelle’s musical starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone was the big winner at last night’s Golden Globes Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
Books
How to Get Published: Writing groups in the North
If your New Year's resolution is to finally finish your debut novel, publish your work or simply get feedback from others, these writing groups will help you on the way Read more »| 06 Jan 2017 -
Clubs
Eastern Bloc's Ones to Watch for 2017
Eastern Bloc Records name some of their tips for the year ahead, from hardware duo Space Afrika to ascendant star Willow, and Manchester-via-Berlin's Setaoc Mass Read more »| 06 Jan 2017 -
Art
The Skinny Scottish Art Diary 2017
We've rounded up all of the Scottish art info so far for 2017 into this one place, and it's as exciting as it is huge. There are birthday milestones aplenty,... Read more »| 06 Jan 2017 -
Books
Keith Hutson on debut poetry collection Routines
Our poetry columnist begins 2017 by speaking with emerging poet Keith Hutson about his debut collection of 31 sonnets, Routines, writing habits, influences and resolutions for the new year Read more »| 06 Jan 2017