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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MusicIceboy Violet & Nueen – You Said You'd Hold My Hand Through the Fire
You Said You'd Hold My Hand Through the Fire is a gorgeous reflection of a relationship’s journey Read more »| 06 Jun 2024 -
MusicTakkak Takkak – Takkak Takkak
The self-titled debut of Takkak Takkak makes another exciting, eccentric collaboration from Nyege Nyege Tapes Read more »| 06 Jun 2024 -
MusicSpotlight On... Red Vanilla
An alt-rock quartet from Dundee whipping up a storm in the local scene, we chat to Red Vanilla ahead of their debut EP Read more »| 06 Jun 2024 -
MusicKAYTRANADA – Timeless
At its best, KAYTRANADA's new album Timeless is body music that doesn’t lose track of the present in search of something lasting Read more »| 06 Jun 2024 -
Musicclaire rousay @ The Glad Cafe, 31 May
Barring the odd stumble, claire rousay manages the shift to centre-stage singer-songwriter with aplomb Read more »| 05 Jun 2024 -
MusicActress – Statik
Twenty years into his work as Actress, Darren J Cunningham continues to experiment, this time with mixed results Read more »| 04 Jun 2024
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MusicGoat Girl – Below the Waste
With access to time, space and trendy producers, the London trio have made their most expansive album yet Read more »| 04 Jun 2024 -
BooksParade by Rachel Cusk
In Parade, Rachel Cusk takes a direct, disorienting look at the patriarchal dynamics hidden within traditional families and relationships Read more »| 04 Jun 2024 -
MusicNxWorries – Why Lawd?
Hip-hop superduo NxWorries return with a new studio album for the first time in eight years, delivering the sonic smoothness fans have come to expect Read more »| 04 Jun 2024 -
MusicHoneyblood @ Stereo, Glasgow, 30 May
Honeyblood celebrate ten years since their debut album with an anniversary show at Glasgow's Stereo Read more »| 03 Jun 2024 -
ArtSave £££ with the National Art Pass
Summer is coming and with it comes a packed programme of art and culture across Scotland Read more »| 03 Jun 2024 -
MusicSpotlight On... Outblinker
Ahead of releasing their terrific self-titled debut album, we catch up with Chris Cusack to shine a spotlight on Glasgow outfit Outblinker and find out what's taken them so long Read more »| 30 May 2024 -
MusicDanny Brown @ SWG3 Galvanizers, Glasgow, 28 May
Detroit rapper Danny Brown puts on a masterclass of a performance to a 1000-strong faithful crowd in the tight confines of Glasgow's SWG3 Galvanizers Read more »| 30 May 2024 -
MusicKing Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 27 May
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's debut Edinburgh show is full of great musicianship – and a bit of indulgence Read more »| 29 May 2024 -
MusicSonica announces its 2024 programme
Sonica, Glasgow’s biennial festival of innovative audiovisual art, returns with a lineup featuring a blend of international and local talent. Alessandro Cortini, SHHE, Becky Šik and Alex Smoke are among the lineup Read more »| 29 May 2024