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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MusicKathryn Joseph – From When I Wake the Want Is
On her second album, Scottish pianist and singer Kathryn Joseph continues to excel at both the light and the dark without ever being grey, and it's the constant exchange between pain and beauty that makes this album is a roaring success. Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Clubs
Helena Hauff on Qualm, rising status & Leicester
We catch up with Helena Hauff ahead of the release of Qualm, to find out how she combines making music with a touring schedule that’s almost as relentless as her DJing Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
FilmBrett Haley on Hearts Beat Loud, a balm for our crazy world
Parks and Recreation's Nick Offerman shows his softer side in Hearts Beat Loud, a sweet hug of a movie focused on the bond between a father and his daughter. Writer-director Brett Haley talks to us about the making of this music-filled crowd-pleaser Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Music
Anna Meredith on Five Telegrams, Anno and Varmints
Ahead of her various appearances in Edinburgh this August, we catch up with prolific composer Anna Meredith to talk Five Telegrams, Varmints, Vivaldi and bumper cars Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
MusicBluedot Festival 2018: Review
The Flaming Lips, Future Islands and The Chemical Brothers in a family-friendly setting makes Bluedot 2018 a raging success Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
Film
Blockers
Raunchy comedy Blockers delivers both arguments about feminism and John Cena butt-chugging beer – what's not to love Read more »| 26 Jul 2018
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MusicDel Amitri @ Edinburgh Castle, 21 Jul
Del Amitri have everyone on their feet as they tear through 80s and 90s fan favourites as well as new songs and unexpected covers much to the delight of the crowd Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
Music
The Mercury Prize 2018 shortlist: “blah, boring and obvious”
Included in this year’s disappointingly mainstream Mercury shortlist are Florence + The Machine, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Lily Allen, Arctic Monkeys and Everything Everything Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
Books
Notes to Self by Emilie Pine
Emilie Pine writes with pinpoint precision and invites readers into deeply personal parts of herself, exploring them with beautiful nuance Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
Art
Obeying Durations @ 16 Nicholson Street
Obeying Durations is a diverse three-person show that considers various implications of presence, time and collectivity Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
MusicPrimal Scream to headline V&A Dundee’s 3D Festival
The legendary Glasgow band will help kick off V&A Dundee’s opening with a headline gig at the 3D Festival, a free two-day celebration of design, music and performance Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
Music
wojtek the bear – strong suit (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for strong suit by wojtek the bear featuring guest vocals from Annie Booth Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
Music
Gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 24-30 Jul
Lost Map's 5th birthday celebrations continue, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Gaslight Anthem touch down in Glasgow and pop-punk trio Fistymuffs launch their debut EP in Edinburgh Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
Music
Echo Machine @ Conroy's Basement, Dundee, 20 Jul
Featuring members of The Mirror Trap, Echo Machine play their debut live set for a home crowd, and industrial pop-punk duo Queequeg's Coffin set the scene perfectly Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
Music
Godflesh @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 20 Jul
The godfathers of industrial metal, Godflesh grace the capital and impress with their ear-splitting music, though it's not without its technical difficulties Read more »| 24 Jul 2018