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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FilmMaking Connections: Mark Cousins on his two new documentaries
We catch up with the ever-inspiring Mark Cousins – Scotland's most prolific and critically acclaimed documentarian – ahead of the release of two new films shot through with his irrepressible passion for cinema Read more »| 08 Dec 2021 -
MusicA transitional year: Scottish music in 2021
We take a closer look at the past year in Scotland's music scene, celebrate our favourite Scottish releases of 2021 and pay tribute to those we've lost Read more »| 08 Dec 2021 -
BooksThe Skinny's Books of 2021
Looking to end your year with a new book? Wanting the perfect gift for someone? The Skinny team are here to share their favourite books of 2021 Read more »| 08 Dec 2021 -
ComedyThe Funniest Things of 2021™
More like 'Merry Christmas and a Ha-Ha-Ha-ppy New Year' from The Skinny! Read more »| 06 Dec 2021 -
FilmLamb
Noomi Rapace shepherds viewers through an atmospheric, chilling fairy tale of love and loss Read more »| 06 Dec 2021 -
ClubsFrankie Elyse on diversifying Dundee's club scene
Ahead of Polka Dot Disco Club's Christmas party at Dundee's Beat Generator Live!, we meet the collective's founder, Frankie Elyse, to discuss how they are diversifying Dundee's club scene Read more »| 06 Dec 2021
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MusicArca – Kick ii - iiiii
The transgressive icon wraps up her Kick quintet in typically enigmatic style with some highly collaborative and enormously creative new sounds Read more »| 03 Dec 2021 -
MusicA Fundraiser for Tiny Changes @ St Luke’s, Glasgow, 28 Nov
The Twilight Sad, Uninvited and Carla J. Easton are among tonight's Fundraiser for Tiny Changes line-up, an evening of warmth and entertainment in aid of helping young minds feel better Read more »| 03 Dec 2021 -
BooksScottish Poetry News: December 2021
December brings a bumper Edinburgh show with Hollie McNish and Kae Tempest, an exciting new poetry podcast, and a few Christmas present ideas as well Read more »| 02 Dec 2021 -
ArtGive The Gift of Art: Glasgow's indie makers & studios
As Christmas kicks into gear, our Art editor rounds up some of Glasgow's finest independent art shops, makers and studios Read more »| 02 Dec 2021 -
MusicLaura-Mary Carter – Town Called Nothing
Town Called Nothing is a slick, assured solo mini-album from one half of Blood Red Shoes Read more »| 02 Dec 2021 -
MusicScottish New Music Round-up: December 2021
While there aren't many big releases due this month due to it being December, there's still a thrilling collection of sounds coming out of Scotland worth seeking out Read more »| 02 Dec 2021 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: December 2021
Fill your Christmas theatre calendar with festive delights and not-so-silent nights out Read more »| 02 Dec 2021 -
BooksLike a Tree, Walking by Vahni Capildeo
Like a Tree, Walking is another welcoming, disarming collection of poems from Vahni Capildeo Read more »| 01 Dec 2021 -
MusicThe Skinny's Top Ten Albums of 2021
Our albums of the year list includes everything from hip-hop and pop to ambient orchestral jazz, post-punk and more Read more »| 01 Dec 2021