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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FilmCrossing
Levan Akin presents a push-and-pull story of empathy, rectification and the unexpected expanse that can be found in seemingly dead ends Read more »| 15 Jul 2024 -
MusicSHHE – DÝRA
With her new project DÝRA focusing on ambient field recordings made in Iceland, SHHE’s new music is not just transcendental – it is also remarkably profound Read more »| 15 Jul 2024 -
MusicThe Joy Hotel – Ceremony
The Joy Hotel invite you to stay a while and sop up the impeccable songwriting, instrumentation and production of their debut album Ceremony Read more »| 15 Jul 2024 -
BooksKate Zambreno on her memoir The Light Room
We speak to Kate Zambreno about her new memoir The Light Room and how to articulate moments of everyday in the midst of extreme crisis Read more »| 12 Jul 2024 -
ClubsMassie on Doric, Bothy Bass and Gaming
Aberdeenshire’s finest clubbing export – Massie – discusses Doric, Boiler Room, and a brand-new game Read more »| 11 Jul 2024 -
MusicLive & Kicking: A guide to Edinburgh's gig venues
As part of our 2024 Edinburgh Guide, we shout out the best live music venues and gig spots, in all shapes and sizes Read more »| 11 Jul 2024
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ClubsGoing Out-Out: A Guide to Clubbing in Edinburgh
From our 2024 Guide to Edinburgh, our Clubs Editor gives his top picks of the club nights you can rely on for a great night out in the capital Read more »| 11 Jul 2024 -
ComedyDream Gig: Alex Franklin
Stand-up Alex Franklin gives a super meta Dream Gig for July, shedding light on her unusual comedy beginnings Read more »| 11 Jul 2024 -
MusicFantastic Man on their Speyside Fantastic Party
Ahead of their inaugural all-dayer in Aviemore, we catch up with David Weaver to find out more about the promoters behind the festival – Fantastic Man Read more »| 11 Jul 2024 -
MusicSpotlight On... NATI.
Ahead of releasing her latest single, Heard It All Before, we catch up with East Coast singer-songwriter NATI. to find out more Read more »| 11 Jul 2024 -
FilmEdinburgh International Film Festival reveals 2024 programme
This year’s EIFF is made up of 37 new feature films, 18 of which are world premieres. New films from Alice Lowe, Mark Cousins and Ben Rivers are among the programme, plus Gaspar Noé appears In Conversation Read more »| 10 Jul 2024 -
MusicGriff – vertigo
On her first full-length project, Griff navigates big themes with maturity but fails to establish a unique sound that will elevate her insight Read more »| 10 Jul 2024 -
MusicClairo – Charm
Working alongside producer Leon Michels to create a mini-universe, Charm is a grower of an album, Clairo growing with it Read more »| 10 Jul 2024 -
ArtMovement and Material: In conversation with Delaine Le Bas
We speak to Delaine Le Bas, Turner Prize 2024 nominee, about her new exhibition, Delainia: 17071965 Unfolding Read more »| 10 Jul 2024 -
ArtThe Skinny Guide to Edinburgh's Art Galleries
For our 2024 Edinburgh Guide, we take a look at the classic and contemporary art galleries that make up the capital, and what they've each got going on for the rest of the year Read more »| 10 Jul 2024