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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MusicSpare Snare – Sounds, track-by-track
We get an exclusive insight into Spare Snare's latest album Sounds – recorded by Steve Albini – with a track-by-track explanation from frontman Jan Burnett Read more »| 08 Oct 2018 -
MusicPeter Hook & The Light @ SWG3, Glasgow, 30 Sep
Tonight's set of Joy Division classics paired with New Order albums Technique and Republic isn't entirely triumphant; Peter Hook's charisma and limited vocal abilities can only carry you so far Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Music
Deafheaven @ Classic Grand, Glasgow, 2 Oct
Deafheaven prove they're at the peak of their powers with a thunderous set in Glasgow Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
MusicThe Art School and Vic Bar to reopen
Glasgow School of Art’s union and The Vic Bar will reopen this month following the devastating fire at the Mackintosh building back in June Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Music
Make-That-A-Take Records & DIY Music in Dundee
Make-That-A-Take Records co-founder Derrick Johnston takes time out of his busy schedule to tell us about the philosophy and philanthropy behind the prolific Dundee label Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
TheatreScotties @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
A multi-layered, unforgettable piece of theatre from Theatre Gu Leòr and the national theatres of Scotland and Ireland Read more »| 05 Oct 2018
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Music
KT Tunstall – WAX
Despite having a successful career which spans almost two decades, WAX, the sixth studio album from Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall comes as something of a reinvention Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Music
Estrons – You Say I'm Too Much, I Say You're Not Enough
While each track on Estrons' debut album stands well on its own, the songs sadly blend into one another and weigh us down over the running time Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
TheatreThe Month in Scottish Theatre: October 2018
All the leaves are brown and Scottish theatre is a luminous shade of red, thanks to the many exciting shows on offer this month, which just so happens to be our theatre editor’s favourite time of year. Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Music
Little Love and the Friendly Vibes – Italian Leather Jacket (Premiere)
Watch the new music video for Edinburgh four-piece Little Love and the Friendly Vibe's latest single, Italian Leather Jacket Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Film
How good an actor is Nicolas Cage?
We try to solve the Zen koan that is Nicolas Cage Read more »| 04 Oct 2018 -
Music
She Drew the Gun – Revolution of Mind
In their follow-up to 2016’s acclaimed debut Memories of Another Future, She Drew the Gun explode in a triumph of anthems dedicated to the theme of empowerment Read more »| 04 Oct 2018 -
Film
Triumph of the Mel: How Hollywood welcomed back Mel Gibson
Having snagged the job of directing a high-profile remake of Sam Peckinpah’s The Wild Bunch, we ask: has Mel Gibson returned from the wilderness? Read more »| 04 Oct 2018 -
Music
Raise Your Voice: Fucked Up on Dose Your Dreams
We speak to Mike Haliechuk, guitarist and lead songwriter for Canadian prog-punks Fucked Up about their most ambitious record yet, Dose Your Dreams Read more »| 04 Oct 2018 -
Film
The Best Film Events in Scotland in October
The ten big screen movie happenings you should make time for this month, from ace festivals Africa in Motion and Scotland Loves Anime, to a close-to-Halloween screening of The Cabinet of Dr Caligari with live score by S!nk Read more »| 04 Oct 2018