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 Strokes – Reality Awaits
On Reality Awaits, The Strokes have fun exploring… sometimes hitting the mark, sometimes not Read more »| 24 Jul 2026 -
MusicCharli xcx – Music, Fashion, Film
The Brat follow-up is a bold shift in style but beyond its singles makes for patchy listening Read more »| 24 Jul 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Katherine Aly
After releasing SHOW NO PAIN [for the avoidant], we catch up with pop artist Katherine Aly to talk reinvention, influences and look to the future Read more »| 23 Jul 2026 -
MusicTime to Create: Inside Scotland's recording residencies & retreats
Hen Hoose, Lomond Campbell, AMULET and Misty-Jo tell us about the appeal of retreating to the Highlands & Islands to hone in on their musical creativity away from life's everyday distractions Read more »| 23 Jul 2026 -
MusicReady to Play: 10 years of Black Bay Studio on the Isle of Lewis
Celebrating their tenth anniversary, we meet Pete Fletcher, Cal Roden and Cosmo from Black Bay Studio, a residential recording facility on the Isle of Lewis Read more »| 21 Jul 2026 -
FilmOn the Sea
Helen Walsh’s latest is too mired in the cliches of downcast queer romance to ever do its performances justice Read more »| 20 Jul 2026
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BooksAsh by Louise Wallace
A volcano becomes an apt stand-in for female rage in this blistering novella by Louise Wallace Read more »| 20 Jul 2026 -
BooksThe Past Pursues Us Like Detectives, Debt Collectors, Thieves by Juan Pablo Villalobos
Murder mystery meets migration tale in this witty new novel from Mexican author Juan Pablo Villalobos Read more »| 17 Jul 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Sulka
Ahead of releasing his latest album, Bute, we catch up with Glasgow-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sulka Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
FilmThe Odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer's Greek epic balances spectacle and emotion, presenting its classic hero as a resilient survivor navigating mythological trials and endless solitude Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
ClubsA guide to clubbing in Edinburgh
Much of Edinburgh’s nightlife dwells in the warren-like vaults, basements and backrooms of the medieval strip, known as the Cowgate. Home to outstanding venues, DJs and promoters, here are The Skinny’s top club night picks Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
ComedyTaking a Stand: Why we should all like stand-up comedy
An article by our new Comedy editor on why we should all like stand-up comedy – even if we don't really like it Read more »| 15 Jul 2026 -
ArtStart from the Level: The new exhibition celebrating Sandra George
A new exhibition at Edinburgh's City Art Centre charts the practice of social documentary photographer Sandra George, revealing her contributions to feminist art history and Black British visual culture Read more »| 15 Jul 2026 -
ArtThe Beautiful Game: Martin Duff on football and graphic design
We talk badges and banners with graphic designer and lifelong Scotland supporter Martin Duff Read more »| 15 Jul 2026 -
MusicEartheater – Heavenly Body: If I'm the Bottle You're the Message
Eartheater’s account of pregnancy and birth is characteristically gorgeous, but can’t quite sustain itself across its whole runtime Read more »| 14 Jul 2026