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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BooksParis Vagabond by Jean-Paul Clébert
A much-needed new translation of one the great post-war French novels, even if it seems to contain little fiction. As one of the best books ever written abou... Read more »| 24 Jun 2016 -
Music
The Skinny's Albums of 2016: Mid-year report
In need of some cheery news? Look no further – from Anna Meredith's blindsiding debut to Matmos' ecstatic love-letter to the washing machine, ten writers on LPs that have rocked our domes so far in 2016. Read more »| 24 Jun 2016 -
Music
Tour de Force: Vukovi at Download Festival
Fearless Kilwinning quartet Vukovi take us behind the scenes on their recent pilgrimage to Donington Park for Download Festival Read more »| 24 Jun 2016 -
BooksThe highbrow humour of Geoff Dyer
'Indescribable' is Geoff Dyer's trademark term. Ranked among Alain De Botton's favourite contemporary writers and dubbed 'the best living writer in Britain' by the Telegraph, his new book captures literal and metaphorical travels with irascible wit Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week (23-30 Jun)
Liverpool gets a true legend this week in the shape of DJ Premier, while new kids on the block Halcyon plan a party to remember at Constellations. Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Leeds this week (23-30 Jun)
Leeds wunderkind Happa marks his birthday in style this week with a party at trailblazing new venue the Old Red Bus Station – plus, we look forward to summer shindigs from The Garden Party and a certain gigantic disco ball... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016
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ClubsClub nights in Manchester this week (23-30 Jun)
You're truly spoilt this week with free parties at Eastern Bloc records and Hidden, while you'll want to get the tickets in for upcoming nights from HomoElectric, Ilian Tape, Cassy and Beautiful Swimmers. Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
MusicMetronomy – Summer 08
Joe Mount finds the not-so-distant past as a ripe source of inspiration on Summer 08. With four albums in his arsenal, each taking Metronomy’s penchant... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Music
The Avalanches – Wildflower
16 years (count 'em!) since their sample-structured neon masterpiece Since I Left You – Paul's Boutique as filtered through big bea... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Music
BadBadNotGood – IV
BadBadNotGood have made some savvy choices. Saxophonist Leland Whitty has joined the band as a permanent member, and they build on Sour Soul (last ... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Music
Shura – Nothing's Real
If proof is needed of the buzz surrounding London singer/songwriter Shura, the latest face to emerge from the post CHVRCHES synth-gen, then no look... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Music
Less Win – TRUST
Does any act in possession of penises, leather jackets, scuffed-up Telecasters and an audience in double figures have the vaguest clue right now? Every now a... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Music
Omni – Deluxe
Sprightly lo-fi pop of indeterminable vintage – Deluxe could have been recorded in 1981 just as much as 2016 – there’s little that’s ... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Glasgow clubbing highlights: 22-28 June
Our round-up of the week's best club nights and clubbing events across Glasgow, including the relaunch of the Subbie and a big ol' party in the West End Read more »| 22 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Edinburgh clubbing highlights: 22-28 June
Our round-up of the best of this week's club nights across Edinburgh features a night from Andrew Weatherall's Love From Outer Space residency, as well as a birthday bash for Tweak at Cabaret Voltaire Read more »| 22 Jun 2016