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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MusicAlbums of 2015 (#1): Sleater-Kinney – No Cities to Love
Sleater-Kinney's long-awaited return re-cast an often grubby exercise as something dignified and heroic. Carrie Brownstein reflects on a special year and sets her sights on the band's future. Read more »| 02 Dec 2015 -
Music
Albums of 2015 (#2): Sufjan Stevens – Carrie & Lowell
Equal measures of heartache and prettiness shaped Sufjan's photo box of memories into his most compelling album thus far Read more »| 02 Dec 2015 -
ComedyDanny Sutcliffe's Advent(ure) Calendar
Last Christmas we asked some of our favourite comedians to submit festive gags. Danny Sutcliffe submitted approximately 1000 jokes and proved himself the most Christmassy standup out there. Here's his stab at an advent calendar. We have no idea either. Read more »| 02 Dec 2015 -
FilmFilms of 2015: Hippies, Road Warriors and STD Hauntings
Once again our writers draw lines in the cinematic sand to choose 2015's essential films. Our top ten has a curious gender divide: the male protagonists (The... Read more »| 02 Dec 2015 -
Clubs
Scottish Clubbing Highlights – December 2015
This month we get festive with Ben Klock in the capital, eagerly await the return of Skatebård in Glasgow and point out the top tips for your Hogmanay outing Read more »| 01 Dec 2015 -
Film
DVD Gift Guide: What to get that cinephile in your life
Nothing says 'I'm apathetic towards your existence' more than an Amazon Gift Card. Show that cinephile in your life that you care by popping some of these movies into their Christmas stocking Read more »| 01 Dec 2015
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Comedy
Crystal Baws: December 2015
Mystic Mark takes a festive look into your future, bringing news of feline calamities and environmental problems for Santa. Read more »| 01 Dec 2015 -
ComedyIndie sitcom M.U.F.F. set to premiere online
An exciting new self-funded sitcom is set to launch, created by and starring many of Edinburgh's best comedians. Jojo Sutherland takes us into the crazy and grotesque world of M.U.F.F. Read more »| 01 Dec 2015 -
Art
This Week in Scottish Art: CCA Common Guild & more
There are exhibition-related screenings in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee this week, as well as a stand-alone film event by LUX Scotland, an art sale in the Project Room and an opening of an exhibition within an exhibition in House for an Art Lover. Read more »| 01 Dec 2015 -
Music
Hanne Kolstø – While We Still Have Light
Hanne Kolstø's latest boasts a cracking USP: While We Still Have Light is the Norwegian's fifth album in five years. In an age where artists routinely... Read more »| 01 Dec 2015 -
Art
Own Art: Peacock Visual Arts
How can you find a thoughtful and original gift for cultural and intelligent loved ones? A discerning pal or partner isn't always an asset come Advent. As an... Read more »| 01 Dec 2015 -
Film
Belleville Rendez-vous
Sylvain Chomet's surreal animation Belleville Rendez-Vous gets a DVD rerelease A decade on from its initial release, and with traditional 2D animation strug... Read more »| 01 Dec 2015 -
Music
Albums of 2015 (#3): Kendrick Lamar – To Pimp a Butterfly
With savage creativity, Kendrick Lamar’s hi-def close-ups examine the warts on us all Read more »| 01 Dec 2015 -
Music
Sunturns – Christmas I & II
Disliking a Christmas album is like admitting the John Lewis advert didn’t make you cry, or that you secretly think eggnog is vile. But, happily, this ... Read more »| 01 Dec 2015 -
Music
Albums of 2015 (#4): Blanck Mass – Dumb Flesh
He may be responsible for one of 2015’s defining albums, but don’t expect Benjamin John Power to have his feet up. Read more »| 01 Dec 2015