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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ClubsResident Advisors: Where to Start with Student Nightlife
Navigating a new city is hard enough, let alone knowing where to go out. We speak with seasoned student professionals about finding new sounds, riding party buses and starting your own night Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
FilmThe Cineskinny on Coyote vs. Acme, Resident Evil & more
The Cineskinny is The Skinny’s award-nominated film podcast; the team convene in a Google Doc to discuss the films of the past few weeks… Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
MusicStanding on the Corner – II
The New York collective’s long-awaited return is more refined, but still carries the loose brilliance that made them such a vital force Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
MusicThe Tubs – Hard Life
On their latest album, The Tubs have picked up where they left off, fusing upbeat backings with honest musings about modern London living Read more »| 13 Oct 2026 -
MusicSpace Afrika – Quiet Storm
Despite being named after a late-night radio format, Space Afrika's third album is far from easy listening Read more »| 08 Oct 2026 -
MusicPenelope Isles – 3
The Wolter siblings return, now as a three-piece, with a handsome and hypnotic third record Read more »| 08 Oct 2026
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FilmNicolas Winding Refn on Her Private Hell
Nicolas Winding Refn is back with Her Private Hell, a sci-fi slasher that's split critical opinion. We catch up with this cult filmmaker to discuss daddy issues, the thrill of revenge and the power of opera Read more »| 08 Oct 2026 -
BooksExit Party by Emily St. John Mandel
Emily St. John Mandel's latest novel blends sci-fi with creeping dystopia to enormous effect Read more »| 07 Oct 2026 -
MusicBlondshell – Violins
On her latest album as Blondshell, Sabrina Teitelbaum is more focused than ever on how her sense of self has evolved Read more »| 07 Oct 2026 -
FilmHeart of the Beast
Brad Pitt and his canine pal survive the wilderness and PTSD in this typically muscular action film from David Ayres, which is elevated by the tangible chemistry between Pitt and his four-legged co-star Read more »| 07 Oct 2026 -
ArtSgàire Wood: In Pride, In Piety, In Vigilance @ Jupiter Artland, Edinburgh
Glasgow-based performance artist Sgàire Wood's venture into large-scale sculpture disorients rather than captivates, observes one writer Read more »| 07 Oct 2026 -
ComedyThe Skinny on... Eva Peroni
One of Scotland's youngest and most exciting standups, Bestie winner and Edinburgh University survivor Eva Peroni takes on the Q&A Read more »| 07 Oct 2026 -
MusicBoth Hands – Be Like a Mountain in a Moonlit Way
Edinburgh duo Both Hands blend beats and lyrical treats on their debut album Read more »| 06 Oct 2026 -
Musiccorto.alto on friendship and collaboration
On the day of his EIF show, Liam Shortall, aka corto.alto, joins us in the artist's studios above The Skinny office to talk about the spirit of friendship and collaboration that runs through his new album, SOME SMALL FORTUNE Read more »| 06 Oct 2026 -
ComedyOn the Rise: Li Jin Hao on Scotland, the Fringe, and his new show
Ahead of his upcoming tour, Li Jin Hao reflects on the highs of this year's Fringe, the strong influence of the Scottish comedy circuit on his career and the parallels between his stand-up style and sushi Read more »| 05 Oct 2026