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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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
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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 -
ClubsLabel Profile: Made In Glasgow Recordings
Ahead of the label's showcase at Electronic Glasgow this month, Made In Glasgow Recordings boss Gary Lawson tells us how the label was formed and what we can expect from the showcase Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
FilmAmerican Woman
Sienna Miller has never been better than in this drama taking us inside the world of an impoverished woman trying to get by after her adult daughter goes missing, leaving her to take care of her grandson Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
TheatreThe Hound of The Baskervilles @ Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Jake Smith's production of Arthur Conan Doyle's novel is a thrilling, fun and cleverly devised Gothic adventure Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
ArtLocal Heroes: Scottish Design at London Design Festival 2019
Design curators Local Heroes scout out the best contemporary design from Scotland at this year’s London Design Festival Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
MusicCarla dal Forno – Look Up Sharp
On her second LP, Carla dal Forno sharpens her songwriting to create a record of creeping beauty Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
MusicDanny Brown – uknowhatimsaying¿
With production help from Q-Tip, and guest spots from a great cast of collaborators, Danny Brown returns with an album filled with high class raps and gravity-defying production Read more »| 02 Oct 2019