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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MusicCraig Finn – We All Want the Same Things
If with The Hold Steady, it felt like Craig Finn was writing the Great American Novel – a sprawling, intertwining narrative of familiar characters and ... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
Music
Spiral Stairs – Doris and The Daggers
Lesser-spotted? The term doesn’t quite do justice to Scott Kannberg, who here emerges from hibernation for his first record in eight years. Last seen d... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
MusicJohnny Flynn – Sillion
Johnny Flynn came out of the same West London new-folk set that gave us Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons, and Noah & The Whale, but unlike those three, ... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
MusicLiverpool's best record shops
In Liverpool? Want records? You'll be needing to know where to go, then... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
Music
Samantha Crain – You Had Me At Goodbye
Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter Samantha Crain’s fifth album You Had Me At Goodbye shows off her folk balladry and experimental spirit with a greater p... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
MusicTonstartssbandht – Sorcerer
With its three tracks spanning a mighty 34 minutes, Tonstartssbandht’s debut album is far from easy listening. Seasoned psych nerds may already recogni... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017
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Music
The Jesus and Mary Chain – Damage and Joy
When does a trademark become a cliché? In the instance of The Jesus and Mary Chain, it’s often hard to tell. Out of context, this LP is filled w... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
Comedy
Iain Connell & Robert Florence: Uncles @ Òran Mór
Uncles is a show of subtle ambition which only falters due to its enormous potential Iain Connell and Robert Florence's new live show has an understated set... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
Music
Big Hogg – Solitary Way: Video Premiere
Watch the new video for Big Hogg's Solitary Way Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Theatre
Wish List wins big at Manchester Theatre Awards
Katherine Soper's Bruntwood Prize–winning play about the punishments of the employment and benefits system scooped several titles at today's Manchester... Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Music
The Lapelles to release self-titled album
The East Kilbride band reveal an album of recordings and demos created before the tragic passing of frontman Gary Watson, aged 22 Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Music
Fauves – Hit Like This: Track Premiere
Listen to the new single from Fauves, Hit Like This Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Music
The Vegan Leather – Shake It: Track Premiere
Listen to the debut single, Shake It, by The Vegan Leather Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Art
Art sale supports Manchester Homelessness Charter
A series of sculptures by local artist Hilary Jack is to be sold to raise money for Manchester Homelessness Charter Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Clubs
Edinburgh Clubbing Highlights: 16-22 March
Celebrate St Paddy's Day in the capital with FLY Club, plus Storytime launches at Studio 24 and disco don DJ Fett Burger plays Sneaky Pete's Read more »| 17 Mar 2017