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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MusicThe Scottish chanson of Siobhan Wilson
We speak to Siobhan Wilson about her new album The Departure, releasing on her own label, and the importance of Scotland's artistic community Read more »| 03 May 2019 -
MusicHelp Musicians Scotland: Career Pathways with Frightened Rabbit
Frightened Rabbit's Grant Hutchison and Simon Liddell speak to Help Musicians Scotland about their journey from being emerging artists to a major label band Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
MusicRev Magnetic's Luke Sutherland on Versus Universe
Luke Sutherland, the imagination behind new project Rev Magnetic, talks about writer’s block, feeling like an anomaly and Versus Universe Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
FilmHigh Life
For her first English-language film, Claire Denis brings her unique sensibility to the sci-fi genre, for a compelling film that's equal parts family melodrama, psychological thriller and dystopian horror Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
MusicBig Thief – U.F.O.F.
Big Thief lead us gently from the beaten path and into the unknown with U.F.O.F., a hypnotic third offering that showcases their courage and chemistry Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
MusicPatience – Dizzy Spells
Roxanne Clifford's debut album as Patience, Dizzy Spells is a bright yet bittersweet collection of 80s-inspired dancefloor tunes Read more »| 02 May 2019
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MusicEdinburgh and Glasgow May Gig Highlights
Interpol, Dream Wife, Honeyblood, Confidence Man, Wu-Tang Clan, The Beths, Oh Sees and Big Thief are all set to play Scotland this May Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: May 2019
Mayfesto and Take Me Somewhere return this May - here's our round-up of the best Scottish theatre shows and events this month Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
MusicRufus Wainwright @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 25 Apr
Avoiding any obvious career highlights, Rufus Wainwright draws the main focus tonight to his second album Poses, celebrating a 20 year long career Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
MusicLoyle Carner @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 28 Apr
It's clear from tonight's performance that Loyle Carner has the presence and intelligence for big things, and he won’t forget his mum when they arrive Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
MusicNouvelle Vague @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 26 Apr
French outfit Nouvelle Vague celebrate their 15th anniversary, proving that there's beauty in everything, if you look close enough Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
BooksWhere Are The Women? by Sara Sheridan
Sara Sheridan's Where Are The Women? is a comprehensive, vital portrait of Scotland through a female lens Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
ComedyTaskmaster: A Beginner's Guide
As Dave's runaway hit returns for its 8th series, we've kindly made you a beginner's guide so you can get up to speed Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
FilmDestination Wedding
Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves are irresistible as two narcissists falling for one another at a destination wedding, but the one-note, acerbic script can be a tad wearing Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
MusicVampire Weekend – Father of the Bride
A giddy, sprawling fourth record, Father of the Bride heralds the dawn of a new era for Vampire Weekend Read more »| 01 May 2019