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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BooksLet's Talk About Sex, Baby: Rachel Thompson interview
We chat with author and journalist Rachel Thompson about her new book Rough: How Violence Found Its Way Into the Bedroom, ways of addressing sexual violence within society, and the importance of going beyond consent Read more »| 14 Sep 2021 -
MusicMoor Mother – Black Encyclopedia of the Air
By presenting a platform for black and queer collaborators in her latest record, Philly-based noisemaker and activist Moor Mother creates an Afrotopian soundscape Read more »| 14 Sep 2021 -
FilmChristine Molloy and Joe Lawlor on Rose Plays Julie
Irish filmmakers Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor speak to us about their slippery new thriller Rose Plays Julie Read more »| 13 Sep 2021 -
ArtThe Future of Home at London Design Festival
Local Heroes presents a preview of innovative furniture, textiles and lighting from a new generation of Scottish designers at London Design Festival Read more »| 13 Sep 2021 -
MusicHamish Hawk on the abstract imagery of Heavy Elevator
As he prepares to release his boundary-pushing new record, Hamish Hawk discusses performativity, esoteric lyrics and the journey of songwriting Read more »| 13 Sep 2021 -
MusicWe Were Promised Jetpacks: Enjoy the View track-by-track
Singer and guitarist Adam Thompson gives us a track-by-track rundown of Enjoy the View, the hopeful new album from We Were Promised Jetpacks Read more »| 10 Sep 2021
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MusicThe Skinny On... Bemz
Jubemi Iyiku, the Glasgow-based Ayrshire rapper who performs under the moniker Bemz, takes on our Q&A this month ahead of his headline show at SWG3's Poetry Club Read more »| 09 Sep 2021 -
BooksSeveral People Are Typing by Calvin Kasulke
Calvin Kasulke's new novel is a surreal, witty, existential look at the way that apps control our lives Read more »| 09 Sep 2021 -
BooksNever Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian
When at its strongest, Never Saw Me Coming is dark, complex, gripping and difficult to step back from Read more »| 09 Sep 2021 -
MusicThe Vaccines – Back In Love City
Back In Love City is a cinematic trawl through neon-clad Americana, and it's The Vaccines' most ambitious record yet Read more »| 08 Sep 2021 -
ComedyTalking Time with Rob Auton
As he returns to live performance ahead of the release of his new book, we discuss ideas and art with comedian and writer Rob Auton Read more »| 08 Sep 2021 -
ArtVideo Activism: belit sağ interview
Videomaker, visual artist and activist belit sağ discusses the inexorable link between image-making and violence Read more »| 07 Sep 2021 -
MusicWe Were Promised Jetpacks – Enjoy the View
The fifth album from Edinburgh indie rockers We Were Promised Jetpacks signals the start of a new chapter Read more »| 07 Sep 2021 -
BooksKeeping the House by Tice Cin
Tice Cin's debut novel is a refreshing and unique look at London life through the eyes of its Turkish Cypriot community Read more »| 07 Sep 2021 -
FilmSpencer
In Pablo Larraín's anarchic anti-royalist look at Princess Diana, the wealth and status of royalty are a trap from which no-one escapes happily Read more »| 07 Sep 2021