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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ArtAman Sandhu @ CCA, Glasgow
In 'NO MORE ARTISTS', Aman Sandhu's sparse display of works offer impactful insights into the reasons that in 2019, "artist" is an outdated misnomer. Read more »| 04 Oct 2019 -
MusicSHHE's Su Shaw on creativity, change and identity
Now performing as SHHE, and on the verge of releasing her self-titled debut, Su Shaw talks about defying traditional expectations and pressures to pursue her individuality, how location has inspired her creativity and growing into your true identity Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
MusicBossy Love announce album with lead single Me + U
Glasgow duo Bossy Love announce their debut album with the stunning video for its lead single, Me + U Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
FilmThe Day Shall Come
Like a tragicomic B-side to the more brutal Four Lions, Chris Morris leads us inside the surrealist logic of an FBI agency who are arming tin-pot terrorists so they can take them down Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
BooksTime Lived, Without Its Flow by Denise Riley
Astonishingly honest, Denise Riley's essay reflecting on the loss of her son addresses emotions known by most but often left unexpressed Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
MusicAlex Cameron @ The Art School, Glasgow, 27 Sep
Without sacrificing the high quality and slick production of his music, Alex Cameron takes a challenging stance on male behaviour and makes it a highly entertaining spectacle Read more »| 03 Oct 2019
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BooksGrand Union by Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith turns her enviable observational skills to a whole host of characters in new short story collection Grand Union Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
BooksAkin by Emma Donoghue
Emma Donoghue's new novel retains the same bitter, tender reflections on family that shone through in Room Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
ComedyICYMI: Elf Lyons on Documentary Now!
Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee and Chortle Student Comedy Award Winner Elf Lyons falls deep into genre-busting parody series Documentary Now! Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
BooksThings We Say in the Dark by Kirsty Logan
A distinctly feminist horror collection, Kirsty Logan's new collection draws on fears that lie close to home Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
BooksThe River Capture by Mary Costello
Mary Costello takes an interesting conceptual lead from James Joyce on second novel The River Capture Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
MusicScottish Alternative Music Awards 2019 nominees revealed
Bossy Love, Ela Orleans, Zoe Graham, Annie Booth, Walt Disco and The Vegan Leather are among the artists and bands recognised in this year’s SAMAs nominee list Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
MusicWatch the video for Pictish Trail's new single, Slow Memories
Pictish Trail announces his new record Thumb World, with the video for lead single Slow Memories which features Johnny Lynch as a thumb – glitter, beard and all Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
MusicWilco @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 26 Sep
Wilco energise a packed Barrowlands with a two hour set that takes in 26 songs spanning their 25-year career Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
FilmJoker
Todd Phillips's take on Batman's arch enemy is told through emotional pornography, with the director acting as a freakshow impresario inviting us to “come and see The Amazing Schiz-O-Phrenic!” Read more »| 02 Oct 2019