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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MusicAdult Jazz @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 21 Oct
While Adult Jazz have no obvious contemporaries, their first show in two years tonight underlines their power when the magic strikes Read more »| 24 Oct 2024 -
MusicSoccer Mommy – Evergreen
As nuanced as it is captivating, Sophie Allison’s fourth album as Soccer Mommy is a still photograph of loss, heartache, and the hope in between Read more »| 24 Oct 2024 -
FilmKnow Your Anime: Scotland Loves Anime 2024 preview
Scotland Loves Anime returns with a mouthwatering programme of mint-fresh anime and a smattering of classics. We take a look at what's on offer Read more »| 23 Oct 2024 -
ComedySam Jay @ The Stand, Edinburgh
US superstar stand-up Sam Jay proves she's an unorthodox contrarian of a comic Read more »| 22 Oct 2024 -
BooksThat Beautiful Atlantic Waltz by Malachy Tallack
Malachy Tallack's two-stranded novel is a tender-hearted and graceful exploration of the extraordinariness of everyday life Read more »| 21 Oct 2024 -
MusicAmyl and the Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness
On Amyl and the Sniffers' third studio album Cartoon Darkness, Amy Taylor reminds us how great it is to be a woman, in all our free, fun and angry glory Read more »| 21 Oct 2024
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FilmDahomey
French-Senegalese director Mati Diop returns with a documentary following the journey of priceless treasures that were stolen by the French empire and are now being returned to their African homeland Read more »| 21 Oct 2024 -
MusicBeyond the Music 2024: The Report
Now in its second year, we dip our toes into two of the four days of Manchester’s ambitious Beyond the Music conference and showcase festival Read more »| 17 Oct 2024 -
MusicSpotlight On... Rahul.mp3
Fresh from releasing his Mumbai Heat EP, we catch up with the Glasgow-based producer Rahul.mp3 to find out more Read more »| 17 Oct 2024 -
MusicPale Waves @ SWG3, Glasgow, 13 Oct
Tonight's sold out show from Manchester outfit Pale Waves is a celebration of queer love, queer joy and queer heartbreak Read more »| 16 Oct 2024 -
MusicPorridge Radio – Clouds In the Sky They Will Always Be There For Me
Porridge Radio are one of the most dependably consistent bands out there, and their brand of dejected slacker indie/alt-rock will grab you, hold you tight, and won’t let go Read more »| 15 Oct 2024 -
MusicJapandroids – Fate & Alcohol
Maybe dudes rock the most when they're self-aware enough to realise it’s time to call it a day? Read more »| 15 Oct 2024 -
MusicConfidence Man – 3AM (LA LA LA)
The palette of 3AM (LA LA LA) invokes a bounce of the head, yes, and perhaps that is all that it’s meant to be – a delivery vehicle for their lauded live performance Read more »| 15 Oct 2024 -
MusicKelly Lee Owens – Dreamstate
Kelly Lee Owens' new album Dreamstate is full to the brim with sonic escapism and artistic flair Read more »| 15 Oct 2024 -
MusicKelly Lee Owens on Dreamstate
Ahead of releasing Dreamstate, we catch up with Kelly Lee Owens to talk about the importance of colour, collaboration and connection in her music Read more »| 15 Oct 2024