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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ClubsClub nights in Manchester this week: 9-16 Mar
King of global sounds Awesome Tapes from Africa comes to the Deaf Institute, while Joy Orbison brings his reliable floorfillers to Hidden. Plus, book ahead for Yussef Kamaal's afterparty at Band on the Wall... Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
MusicThe xx @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 6 Mar
Seeing a band in the middle of an extensive tour schedule, and on the second date of the same city, one might expect a somewhat robotic performance, especial... Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
Comedy
Josie Long @ The Stand
Josie Long's new show is underpinned by some great ideas about personal and political uncertainty but doesn't always get into its stride Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
MusicThe Lucid Dream launch crowdfunder after gear theft
Thousands of pounds' worth of equipment stolen from the band during their European tour Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
Music
Saint Pé – Spun and Spurn: Track Premiere
Listen to a brand new track from former Black Lips guitarist Ian Saint Pé's new project Read more »| 09 Mar 2017 -
Film
Kuso
Steven “Flying Lotus” Ellison delivers a cavalcade of filthy sketches, each sicker than the last, but the cumulative effect of all the hilarious, shit-stained antics is cathartic – moving even Read more »| 08 Mar 2017
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Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 8-14 Mar
Kicking off on a high with American rapper Oddisee, the week unfurls into a mixed bag of everything from Abstract Orchestra and The Wailers to Irma Vep and Mitski. Read more »| 08 Mar 2017 -
Music
Austra's Katie Stelmanis on Future Politics
The Skinny caught up with Katie Stelmanis, frontwoman and driving force of Austra, at the end of last year to find out about the inspirations for third album... Read more »| 08 Mar 2017 -
Comedy
'It's OK to be grumpy': A chat with Susie McCabe
Susie McCabe is starting to attract the recognition she deserves, even if her new show is taking more willpower than quitting the cigs Read more »| 08 Mar 2017 -
Clubs
Club night Electric Chair back for one-off party
Iconic Manchester club night Electric Chair is revived for one night only in a new home at The Refuge Read more »| 08 Mar 2017 -
Books
Gwendoline Riley interview: First Love
Longlisted for the 2017 Baileys Prize, Gwendoline Riley's fifth novel, First Love, is a needle-sharp portrait of a relationship caught between peace and pain Read more »| 08 Mar 2017 -
Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 8-14 Mar
Ragtime reworkings of pop hits? DIY hardcore heroes delivering the goods? Yep, looks like you're catered for: another selection of must-sees and curios for the week ahead. Read more »| 08 Mar 2017 -
Film
The Lost City of Z
An epic tale of obsession as Charlie Hunnam plays a British explorer searching for an ancient Amazonian city Read more »| 08 Mar 2017 -
Music
Beyond The Coral: Lee Southall interview
Leaving Hoylake heroes The Coral presented Lee Southall with a welcome opportunity to start over – as he prepares to release debut album Iron in the Fi... Read more »| 07 Mar 2017 -
Music
Forest Swords unveils new single The Highest Flood
Hear the Merseyside producer's first release for Ninja Tune Read more »| 07 Mar 2017