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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MusicPalmbomen II – Memories of Cindy
Memories of Cindy passes like a soothing, aesthetically consistent train journey, with little detail standing out Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Tv RadioAltered Carbon
Netflix's adaptation of Richard K Morgan’s cult sci-fi mystery novel is full of thrills and intrigue, but it fails to adequately critique the sleazy future in which it is set Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
MusicChris Dave and the Drumhedz – Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
Superstar jazz drummer Chris Dave's new album is full to the brim with guest contributions from the likes of Anderson .Paak, SiR and Bilal Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Music
Soma Records announce free Soma Skool in Glasgow
The label team up with SWG3 and a pair of electronic music learning hubs for a free chance to learn about the industry Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
ArtTransmission Gallery respond to Creative Scotland funding cuts
The pioneering artist-run Glasgow gallery recently lost its three-year regular funding in Creative Scotland’s controversial round of funding awards last week. The gallery responds with a powerful statement Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Music
Redolent – Dantercepies (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Edinburgh four-piece Redolent's new single Dantercepies Read more »| 01 Feb 2018
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Film
The Unbearable Lightness of Being Daniel Day-Lewis
Whether we take Daniel Day-Lewis’ retirement seriously or not, Phantom Thread is just the latest in a body of work which is almost unique in its consistent brilliance and weight Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Music
Anna Burch – Quit the Curse
A record full of catchy pop tunes and little curveballs, Anna Burch's Quit the Curse is a mature, confident debut Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Books
Muriel Spark at 100: The Crème de la Crème
On the eve of Muriel Spark's 100th birthday, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Birlinn and the Lyceum present Crème de la Crème, a guided tour through her life Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Music
Chvrches share new single Get Out
The Glasgow trio have released Get Out, their first single in two years. Have a listen... Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Art
Anne Collier @ The Modern Institute
Anne Collier's second show at The Modern Institute quotes to good effect the tropes of commercial photography, questioning its role in reproducing stereotypes of femininity and what it might mean to be 'post-picture' Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
Music
Start to End: John Martyn's Solid Air @ Òran Mór, Glasgow, 23 Jan
Glasgow's Start to End collective deliver an at times tear-jerking performance of John Martyn's Solid Air with Sam West's rich vocals the perfect match Read more »| 31 Jan 2018 -
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Sister John @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 28 Jan
Tonight's show sadly isn't flawless, but Sister John put as much love into what they do as any other band on any Glasgow stage tonight Read more »| 31 Jan 2018 -
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Lord Huron @ O2 ABC, Glasgow, 27 Jan
The US indie-folk outfit show themselves to be on the cusp of greatness in this Celtic Connections show Read more »| 31 Jan 2018 -
Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 31 Jan - 5 Feb
Our guide to the best of the week's gigs, with more Celtic Connections shows in Glasgow and a host of Independent Venue Week gigs in Edinburgh Read more »| 31 Jan 2018