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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ArtHolding Space: Five Years of Outer Spaces' artist studios
We celebrate five years of Outer Spaces – building creative networks and opportunities through free studio space across the country Read more »| 15 Oct 2026 -
FilmCase 137
Dominik Moll’s gripping police procedural follows an internal affairs case investigating heavy-handed policing during France's yellow vest protests Read more »| 15 Oct 2026 -
MusicEdinburgh's Sociograss on music and community
We catch up with Edinburgh bluegrass outfit Sociograss to talk about their new album and the beautifully rare community they've managed to build at their Sunday sessions Read more »| 15 Oct 2026 -
MusicThe Mary Wallopers – Paddywhackery
The Mary Wallopers latest album Paddywhackery is proof that the indomitable spirit of Irish folk is in good hands Read more »| 14 Oct 2026 -
MusicACTRESS – Radical Frame
Radical Frame is a brilliant continuation of ACTRESS’ elastic experimentations Read more »| 14 Oct 2026 -
BooksScottish International Storytelling Festival: 5 events to catch
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns this month – we pick out five highlights, from workshops to exhibitions, the Medieval to the modern day Read more »| 14 Oct 2026
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FilmSQIFF: More Than Just a Film Festival
Two filmmakers whose work is screening at this year's Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) tell us why the event is so vital to Scotland's vibrant queer filmmaking community Read more »| 14 Oct 2026 -
ArtA twenty-something year-old's take on a twenty-something year-old magazine
The Skinny’s editorial assistant and in-house Gen Z reflects on an encounter with an alien from another world – a print magazine from 2005 Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
ArtThe Skinny: Back from the Brink
With The Skinny almost closing last month, it got people in our community talking about the health and significance of local arts journalism. We speak to some of the organisations that had incisive things to say on the subject Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
FilmDigger
Digger is bold, Digger is brash, Digger is not at all funny, but it's a smarter film than it initially presents Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
FilmThe Cineskinny on Coyote vs. Acme, Resident Evil & more
The Cineskinny is The Skinny’s award-nominated film podcast; the team convene in a Google Doc to discuss the films of the past few weeks… Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
MusicStanding on the Corner – II
The New York collective’s long-awaited return is more refined, but still carries the loose brilliance that made them such a vital force Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
MusicThe Tubs – Hard Life
On their latest album, The Tubs have picked up where they left off, fusing upbeat backings with honest musings about modern London living Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
MusicSpace Afrika – Quiet Storm
Despite being named after a late-night radio format, Space Afrika's third album is far from easy listening Read more »| 08 Oct 2026 -
MusicPenelope Isles – 3
The Wolter siblings return, now as a three-piece, with a handsome and hypnotic third record Read more »| 08 Oct 2026