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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MusicScottish Gig Highlights: 6-12 Feb
This week's Edinburgh and Glasgow gig guide, featuring a Valentine's party from Kid Canaveral and gigs from Sacred Paws and Nadia Reid among others Read more »| 07 Feb 2017 -
MusicIslington Mill wins venue licence battle
Islington Mill, Salford's hub of creativity, gets a reprieve Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
MusicKid Canaveral – Callous Parting Gift: Video Premiere
Edinburgh five-piece Kid Canaveral return with latest single Callous Parting Gift, taken from their third album Faulty Inner Dialogue released last summ... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
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Lawrence English – Cruel Optimism
Brisbane-based Lawrence English is a staggeringly prolific artist. His work as musician, curator and artist is often cerebral and conceptual and his latest r... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
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Jens Lekman – Life Will See You Now
If you’re familiar with the work of Swedish pop veteran Jens Lekman then there’s little about Life Will See You Now that’ll surprise you. H... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
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Lupe Fiasco – Drogas Light
Just like the last time he claimed to be retiring from music in 2012, Lupe Fiasco has abandoned that idea again. But this time he’s not just releasing ... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017
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DEADBEAR – Holding Heart Aces: Track Premiere
Electronic musician DEADBEAR returns with his new single Holding Heart Aces, the lead track from his forthcoming new album The Trees Are Dancing DEADBEAR is... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
MusicConor Oberst @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 2 Feb
Conor Oberst, we sense, is a pretty decent guy. Not only does he give his audience two decent supports – in the shape of Miwi La Lupa (imagine PM ... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
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Born To Do It: Craig David interview
The one and only Craig David fills The Skinny in on his return to music, his first album in six years and his upcoming UK tour Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
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Rag'n'Bone Man – Human
The Rag’n’Bone Man. The R’n’B Man. Oh lordy, his trouble so hard. Rory Graham has got the blues: blessed with a rich yet gritty voice... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
FilmWatch the Stranger Things Season 2 Trailer
A seriously creepy promo for Stranger Things season two landed online last night promising a terrifying new monster, the return of Eleven, and Mike, Luc... Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
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Moonlight
Barry Jenkins' decade-hopping coming-of-age film is a complex and boldly expressive meditation on time and identity Read more »| 06 Feb 2017 -
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Future Get Down @ Sneaky Pete's, 28 Jan
“That was bangin’! Better than most club nights I’ve been to,” a random punter remarks, as The Skinny's hearing and eyesight slowly r... Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
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Bandcamp donate profits to ACLU
New music website Bandcamp have announced that today (Fri 3 Feb) all of their profits will be donated to the American Civil Liberties Union, starting from 12... Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
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Esben and the Witch: Guest Selector
The post-rock trio get to grips with the tracks behind their stunning latest LP Read more »| 03 Feb 2017