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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MusicAcid Mothers Temple @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, 21 Oct
The otherworldly and psychedelic Acid Mothers Temple take over Sneaky's diminutive stage for an experimental experience not to be missed Read more »| 25 Oct 2017 -
MusicThe 2 Bears: Ghost Selector playlist
Ahead of their appearance at elrow's Halloween party in Edinburgh, The 2 Bears get both weird and freaky as they select their favourite spooky tracks to get you in the mood Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
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Ded Rabbit – Pressure Pusher (Track Premiere)
Listen to Pressure Pusher, the new single from Edinburgh-based Ded Rabbit Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
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Rising From the Ashes: Ibeyi interview
French-Cuban sister duo Ibeyi tell us about taking on the world with new album Ash, and the importance of sharing their stories as women of colour Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
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Lisa Gornick on bringing a female perspective to art and sex
Ahead of screenings in Edinburgh and Glasgow, director Lisa Gornick tells us about her new film The Book of Gabrielle and exploring the story of a woman expressing sex Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
MusicHelena Hauff – Have You Been There, Have You Seen It EP
On Have You Been There, Have You Seen It, Helena Hauff proves she knows how to craft techno for both the mind and body Read more »| 24 Oct 2017
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MusicThe Pretenders @ O2 Apollo, Manchester, 13 Oct
Chrissie Hynde's voice remains strangely beautiful even at full pelt as The Pretenders play their first UK tour since 2008 Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
MusicSlaughter Beach, Dog – Birdie
Slaughter Beach, Dog's debut album is a triumph and a treat not to be missed Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
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Scottish Music Highlights: 24-31 Oct
This week, catch local heroes Be Charlotte and The Little Kicks, and take in visits from Ghostpoet, Mount Kimbie and Godspeed You! Black Emperor Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
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Dub Pistols – Crazy Diamonds
Dub Pistols deliver their tried-and-tested brand of brass and bass in a fitting tribute to their 21-year career Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
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(Sandy) Alex G @ CCA, Glasgow, 18 Oct
(Sandy) Alex G may have started out as a Bandcamp sensation, but tonight's laidback live show proves that he can hold a crowd Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
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Diet Cig @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 17 Oct
Tonight's show is anything but boring; while Diet Cig celebrate the unifying power of rock'n'roll, The Spook School have never sounded more confident Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
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Circuit des Yeux – Reaching for Indigo
Reaching for Indigo is a truly impressive singular statement that vividly captures a century of folk, classic rock, and mid-century electronica Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
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The Horrors @ QMU, Glasgow, 19 Oct
By the time they close out their set, its clear that The Horrors are back, more confident than ever Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
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Wild Beasts – Punk Drunk and Trembling
Where Boy King explored the toxic expectations of modern masculinity, Punk Drunk and Trembling runs almost like a case study; a romantic encounter in microcosm Read more »| 23 Oct 2017