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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Music
Jenny Lewis – Joy'All
On her fifth record, Jenny Lewis decamps to Nashville and makes a stately record worthy of the city's heritage Read more »| 06 Jun 2023 -
Music
Squid – O Monolith
For most bands, this tapestry of sounds would flounder and reject its connectivity, but Squid successfully stitch diverse concepts into one brooding work Read more »| 06 Jun 2023 -
Books
Disturbance by Jenna Clake
A woman escaping an abusive relationship finds herself caught between reality and the supernatural in this atmospheric debut from Jenna Clake Read more »| 06 Jun 2023 -
Music
Christine and the Queens – PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE
Christine and the Queens’ immersive fourth studio album balances sinister and sweet sensibilities, remaining remarkably cohesive throughout Read more »| 06 Jun 2023 -
Music
Interpol @ O2 Academy, Edinbugh, 31 May
Interpol are as polished as they come these days, but struggle to reconcile post-punk intensity with a mature rock foundation Read more »| 05 Jun 2023 -
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Spotlight On... Siobhan Wilson
We shine a spotlight on the supremely talented Siobhan Wilson following the release of her brand-new double album Read more »| 02 Jun 2023
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Art
GSA Degree Show 2023: School of Design
We take a closer look at some of the students' work from the six main programmes which make up the School of Design at Glasgow School of Art Read more »| 01 Jun 2023 -
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GSA Degree Show 2023: School of Fine Art
Across its three disciplines, students at the GSA's School of Fine Art has produced a dynamic body of work reflective of the turbulent landscape ahead Read more »| 01 Jun 2023 -
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GSA Degree Show 2023: Events Guide
From summer courses to graduation celebrations, here's a look at what's in store across GSA in the months ahead... Read more »| 01 Jun 2023 -
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GSA Degree Show 2023: School of Simulation and Visualisation
Students graduating from the GSA School of Simulation and Visualisation have a shared interest in sustainability, and approach to audience engagement Read more »| 01 Jun 2023 -
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GSA Degree Show 2023: Innovation School
With topics ranging from contraception to designing new ways of creating a cultural connection, the fourth-year exhibition from GSA's Product Design students provides a glimpse into the future of design Read more »| 01 Jun 2023 -
Art
GSA Degree Show 2023: School of Architecture
Students at the Mackintosh School of Architecture focus on the challenges of climate change, biodiversity, engaging communities and breathing new life into forgotten infrastructures Read more »| 01 Jun 2023 -
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GSA Degree Show 2023: Master of Fine Art
2023's graduating MFA class from Glasgow School of Art share an interest in the personal and experiential, and the wider cultural intersections of the two Read more »| 01 Jun 2023 -
Film
Tom Hardiman on one-shot whodunnit Medusa Deluxe
Medusa Deluxe, a delirious murder mystery set at a hairdressing competition, is the most original British film of the year. We chat to director Tom Hardiman about his ingenious whodunnit, which seemingly unfolds in a single-shot Read more »| 31 May 2023 -
Music
Protomartyr – Formal Growth In The Desert
Sonically, the sixth album from Detroit-post-punk-quartet Protomartyr is one of their densest efforts yet, and features frontman Joe Casey's finest vocals Read more »| 31 May 2023