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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MusicBenjamin Clementine – I Tell a Fly
Though the second half drags, Benjamin Clementine's I Tell a Fly demands repeat listens, and promises sustained delight Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
FilmAfrica in Motion reveals 2017 programme
The full programme for this year’s Africa in Motion film festival (27 Oct - 5 Nov) has been announced, and once again the festival offers up a lively lineup of African cinema, both new and old Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
MusicBlue Rose Code – Bluebell (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Bluebell by Blue Rose Code recorded live at GloWorm Recording, Glasgow Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
Film
Armando Iannucci brings The Death of Stalin to GFT
Glaswegian satirist and the creator of The Thick of It Armando Iannucci screens new comedy The Death of Stalin at Glasgow Film Theatre and will take part in a Q&A following the film Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
Music
The National @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 20 Sep
The National play a set very much in honour of their critically acclaimed new album Sleep Well Beast and bring a high energy performance that leaves the crowd in awe Read more »| 22 Sep 2017 -
Music
The Horrors' Joshua Hayward on new album V
We speak to Joshua Hayward of The Horrors about their latest album, V, Depeche Mode, Primal Scream, and social media Read more »| 22 Sep 2017
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Film
A fond farewell to the soulful Harry Dean Stanton
With last week's death of Harry Dean Stanton – whose film career stretched from the 1950s to new feature Lucky – cinema lost one of its most iconic character actors. Lucky's director, John Carroll Lynch, tells us about giving Stanton his final role Read more »| 22 Sep 2017 -
BooksFancy joining Scotland's national quidditch team?
Scotland’s first ever national quidditch team, the Scottish Thistles, will compete in the 2018 Quidditch Premier League! Read more »| 22 Sep 2017 -
Film
Watch the delightful trailer to Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs
Science fiction, dogs and whimsy collide in the first trailer for Wes Anderson’s new stop-motion animation, Isle of Dogs Read more »| 21 Sep 2017 -
Music
Scottish Alternative Music Awards announce 2017 nominees
Check out the nominees for the eighth Scottish Alternative Music Awards, who include Siobhan Wilson, Babe and Shogun Read more »| 21 Sep 2017 -
Film
Armando Iannucci's The Death of Stalin pisses off Russia
The satirist's new comedy, The Death of Stalin, faced a ban in the country after being described as a "planned provocation" by Russian officials Read more »| 21 Sep 2017 -
Music
Omni – Multi-task
Building upon the strengths of their debut, Deluxe, Omni's Multi-task is much more of a grower, but over time proves itself to be a triumphant lesson in post-punk Read more »| 20 Sep 2017 -
Clubs
Ten Years of Huntleys + Palmers
How do you start your own club night? Huntleys + Palmers founder Andrew Thomson reflects on the tenth anniversary of his renowned party outfit, and offers some advice for succeeding in the game Read more »| 20 Sep 2017 -
MusicVessels discuss new album The Great Distraction
We speak to Vessels' Lee J Malcolm and Martin Teff about the group's fourth studio album, The Great Distraction Read more »| 20 Sep 2017 -
Music
LCD Soundsystem @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 19 Sep
Six years on from their farewell tour, LCD Soundsystem return to Barrowlands with a set combining the recklessness of youth and the conviction of experience Read more »| 20 Sep 2017