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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MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 5-11 Jun
We've got your gigging needs covered, with this round up of the best ones happening across Glasgow and Edinburgh over the next week, including CARBS, Thom Yorke, HAIM and Souls of Mischief Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
TheatreAmy Ross: Wicked in Edinburgh
In its final week, the star of Wicked, Amy Ross, swoops in to speak to The Skinny about the musical, Elphaba, and the women of Oz Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
TheatrePersistent & Nasty: Celebrating Diversity in Scottish Theatre
The Skinny chats to the founders of Persistent & Nasty, a new platform for showcasing new and underrepresented voices in Scottish theatre Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
MusicProc Fiskal – Insula
Edinburgh grime producer Proc Fiskal's debut album Insula offers a microcosm of the 21-year-old’s day-to-day life in the Scottish capital, while also providing a sense of thematic consistency Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
Music
Lykke Li – so sad so sexy
Lykke Li's latest album fails to strike a satisfying balance, and while it's not a terrible album it's frustratingly complacent after two outstanding albums Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
Books
Comics and capes: A chat with Glasgow Comic Con
Glasgow Comic Con boss Nicola Love tells us what we can expect at this year's convention Read more »| 05 Jun 2018
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Books
The Iliac Crest by Cristina Rivera Garza
Cristina Rivera Garza’s The Iliac Crest is a sensuous read with an unbounded story that calls to mind the work of David Lynch Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
Music
Snail Mail – Lush
On Lush, Snail Mail maestro Lindsey Jordan always has something important to say, and it’s worth listening to. Lush is a debut burst forth in full technicolour Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
Music
Apostille – Choose Life
Apostille's Choose Life is an 80s synth-pop inspired set of tracks that is sure to win the hearts of wider audiences over the summer months Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
Music
Broken Social Scene @ The Garage, Glasgow, 29 May
Canadian ensemble Broken Social Scene remind us of the importance of coming together through music, retaining as much colour, effortless cool and relevance as ever Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
MusicBully @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 22 May
Bully bandleader Alicia Bognanno prowls and howls her way through a heavyweight performance from the Nashville band Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Film
Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria remake looks chilling
The first teaser for Call Me By Your Name director's remake of Dario Argento’s Suspiria looks promising. "Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up" Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Art
Kat Gollock: The Skinny Showcase
Edinburgh-based photographer Kat Gollock specialises in performance, portraiture and events, and has been shooting gigs for The Skinny for several years... Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Film
Watch the trailer for Steve McQueen's blistering crime movie Widows
The first trailer for Steve McQueen’s crime movie Widows looks to promise a blistering thriller filled with crime, passion and corruption Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Books
The Hidden Keys by André Alexis
The Hidden Keys moves with the confidence of a writer on form Read more »| 04 Jun 2018