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 Bellybuttons – Referendum on You (Enemies): Track Premiere
Listen to the new song from The Bellybuttons Read more »| 09 Jun 2017 -
FilmStockholm My Love
Mark Cousins heads to the Swedish capital for another city symphony, anchored by an impressive performance from singer-songwriter Neneh Cherry Read more »| 09 Jun 2017 -
MusicCounterflows Festival, Glasgow: The review
We delve into the experimental world of Glasgow's Counterflows festival Read more »| 09 Jun 2017 -
FilmEdgar Wright on car chase thriller Baby Driver
With his 'Cornetto Trilogy' done, Edgar Wright heads stateside for Baby Driver, a car chase movie powered by a killer playlist. We speak to him about stunts, his legendary director pals, and his deep love of Brian De Palma’s Phantom of the Paradise Read more »| 09 Jun 2017 -
Music
Eivør @ Oran Mor, Glasgow, 4 Jun
A seated audience is gathered in the basement venue of Òran Mór as the West End Festival continues at street level, though this crowd... Read more »| 09 Jun 2017 -
Theatre
Ask Auntie Trash: Who Can I Be Now?
Hi Trash, I’ve just submitted my dissertation and I have no idea what I want to do with my life. I don’t even know if I want to work in the same... Read more »| 09 Jun 2017
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Clubs
Meet Me At The Club: Patrick Topping Interviewed
Newcastle's star producer Patrick Topping talks upcoming Hot Creations releases, collaborations with Tiga and Idris Elba, and the secret to his energetic, party-hard performances Read more »| 08 Jun 2017 -
Music
The Staves @ Gorilla, Manchester, 31 May
The Watford ex-pats return from the States for their first British show in over a year Read more »| 08 Jun 2017 -
Music
His Own Beat: The Drums' Jonny Pierce interviewed
The Drums frontman Jonny Pierce talks break-ups, moving on, and how Abysmal Thoughts is his most personal album yet Read more »| 08 Jun 2017 -
Clubs
Scottish Clubbing Highlights: 8-14 Jun
Ready to get out there and dance the night away, whether in celebration or commiseration of the election result? We've got you covered with a killer roundup of Scotland's best club picks Read more »| 08 Jun 2017 -
Art
Lucky Finds: DJCAD Degree Show
Dundee opens the degree show season with a multimedia array of sculpture, video, embroidery and a vastly diverse range of subject matters and concerns. Handmade looms sit alongside confrontational cross stitch, as well as DIY sculpture and painting Read more »| 08 Jun 2017 -
Music
Isobel Anderson – Chalk / Flint
Limitation begets creativity, that seems to be the theme of this interesting record from Isobel Anderson. Going through a period of tendonitis, Anderson was ... Read more »| 08 Jun 2017 -
Music
Deep Time: Adam Stafford interviewed
The Skinny meets artist Adam Stafford on a gloriously sunny day in his hometown of Falkirk to learn more of Reverse Drift, a collection of photography and music Read more »| 08 Jun 2017 -
Music
The People's Concert returns to Albert Hall
British Sea Power, Boxed In, Marc Riley, Dutch Uncles, Field Music and more all set for the landmark concert in Manchester's Albert Hall Read more »| 07 Jun 2017 -
Music
Joe Purdy @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 4 Jun
A good singer-songwriter gig should feel like you're being welcomed into someone's house. When there's no band, no big stage show, you need something else fr... Read more »| 07 Jun 2017