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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BooksWalking the Lights: Glasgow's Feminist Withnail & I
Deborah Andrews' highly recommeded debut novel Walking the Lights offers an authentic portrayal of 90s Glasgow slackerdom. Here we present an exclusive extra... Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
FilmWhat to Watch this Week (15-22 Aug)
The best films to watch this week on the big screen, the small screen and your laptop screen, including Brady Corbet's extraordinary directorial debut, Andrz... Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
MusicThe Liberation of Beth Orton
A head-spinning conversation with Beth Orton reveals an artist who is as passionate about her work now as she was 20 years ago Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
Music
Remembering The Lapelles' Gary Watson
The Skinny pays respects to Gary Watson, late frontman of The Lapelles, after the 22-year-old tragically passed away on Sunday morning. Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
Music
Dessa @ Soup Kitchen, 10 Aug
Just a few songs into what eventually develops into an epic and euphoric event, Dessa pauses to check in with a full and expectant house. "It's always hard t... Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
Film
Best film screenings in the North (12-19 Aug)
The best film events happening in the North this week, including the annual POUTFest at HOME and Wim Wender's The American Friend at Hyde Park Picture House ... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016
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Music
Two Different Ways: Factory Floor on 25 25
Ahead of hotly anticipated new album 25 25, Factory Floor's dynamic duo talk fluidity, geography, and why the term ‘post-industrial’ doesn’t do them justice. Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
MusicGodspeed You! Black Emperor @ Playhouse, 10 Aug
The drone has been playing quietly in the background long before anyone realises it’s part of the show. Indeed, two of Godspeed’s eight-strong co... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week: 11-18 Aug
Take your last opportunity to dance in the warm evening air of Constellations at Modu:lar's final roofless do of the summer, and book ahead for special nights from Helena Hauff and Henry Saiz. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Clubs
Glasgow Clubbing Highlights: 10-16 Aug
Our top three picks for Glasgow this week feature French visionary Joakim, Glaswegian duo Slam and the thought-provoking DJ Sprinkles Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
ClubsClub nights in Leeds this week: 11-18 Aug
Butter Side Up have got your summer party on lockdown, while Berlin's Paramida makes her Leeds debut. Plus, city favourite Buckley returns for his annual party. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Manchester this week: 11-18 Aug
There's two big birthday parties for two of Manchester's key venues this week, while the Levelz crew host one of the standout Caribbean Carnival afterparties. Plus, an all-day fundraiser disco for Action Against Hunger. Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Film
What to Watch after Stranger Things
By now, you’ve probably exhausted the eight exquisite episodes of Stranger Things. Hungry for more? Here are some films and TV shows that might sate yo... Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 10-17 Aug
There's pop-punk aplenty on Merseyside this week, not to mention a special appearance from a hip-hop veteran; meanwhile one particular prog outfit makes a welcome return Read more »| 10 Aug 2016 -
Clubs
Edinburgh Clubbing Highlights: 10-16 Aug
More festival picks feature this week, alongside a show by Italian DJ and Beatport number one placeholder, Enrico Sangiuliano... Read more »| 10 Aug 2016