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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MusicKhalid al Khajah – Open
Written, produced and recorded entirely in his living room, Edinburgh-based Khalid al Khajah’s debut EP Open is a wonderfully soulful collection of son... Read more »| 13 Jan 2017 -
MusicSacred Paws – Strike A Match
Ah, this is such a tonic. Opener Nothing is the eyebrow-raiser and second song Rest is all it takes to seal the deal: from curious to committed in six m... Read more »| 13 Jan 2017 -
FilmDisney negotiating to use a digital Carrie Fisher
Disney are reportedly negotiating with Carrie Fisher's estate to bring back her famous character in upcoming Star Wars films Carrie Fisher has been gone for... Read more »| 13 Jan 2017 -
Music
Cloud Nothings – Life Without Sound
We know what to expect from Cloud Nothings’ Dylan Baldi by now. Now six years into his career under his Cloud Nothings alias, Baldi has carved out his ... Read more »| 13 Jan 2017 -
Film
Joseph Fiennes portrayal of Michael Jackson pulled
After much controversy, the episode of Sky comedy Urban Myths featuring Joseph Fiennes as Michael jackson has been pulled We won’t be seeing Jos... Read more »| 13 Jan 2017 -
ClubsGlasgow Clubbing Highlights: 13-19 Jan
January is traditionally a quiet clubbing month, but Glasgow is the city that never stops dancing – this weekend features Setaoc Mass, Marie Davidson and more... Read more »| 13 Jan 2017
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ClubsEdinburgh Clubbing Highlights: 13-19 Jan
It's a quiet month for Edinburgh's clubs, but this weekend will still be bouncing to the tune of Overground's Acid Special, plus Randomer hits The Mash House and TEESH put on a 3D extravaganza at Sneaky Pete's Read more »| 13 Jan 2017 -
Theatre
Ridiculusmus on MDMA, PTSD & Give Me Your Love
A new work by adventurous theatre group Ridiculusmus explores the healing potential in altered states of consciousness. We speak to directors David Wood... Read more »| 13 Jan 2017 -
Music
Foxgloves Are Off: Meet HAARM
With their first two singles already whipping the internet into a frenzy, Liverpool's HAARM have a bright future. Founder member Chris McIntosh tells us more Read more »| 13 Jan 2017 -
Music
Get to Know: Mums
We talk to Mums' Roanne Wood ahead of the band's appearance at Stay Fresh Fest 2 Mums are proud to be loud. Beginning life under the name Aeroplane Flies Hi... Read more »| 12 Jan 2017 -
Music
Tame Impala's Cameron Avery preps debut solo album
Stream the album's single Wasted on Fidelity below Read more »| 12 Jan 2017 -
Art
Party in an art gallery: HOME to host pop-up club
A club hosting music and live performance will pop up at HOME in February, featuring appearances from musicians and poets Read more »| 12 Jan 2017 -
Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week: 12-19 Jan
Liverpool gets 2017 off to a quality start with some deep grooves from Sweely at Buyers Club and Wehbba at Kitchen Street. Time to sweat off those festive pounds. Read more »| 12 Jan 2017 -
Clubs
Club nights in Manchester this week: 12-19 Jan
Right, you've had your rest – it's back to the clubbing calendar with a vengeance. Say hello to 2017 with a free party from the Covert crew at Sankeys, Kahn and Neek at a new-look Hidden, and more. Read more »| 12 Jan 2017 -
Clubs
Club nights in Leeds this week: 12-19 Jan
Andrew Weatherall collaborator Radioactive Man comes to Wire this week, getting the New Year off to a nice start in the atmospheric confines of Wire. Plus, book ahead for a One Records showcase at Church and more. Read more »| 12 Jan 2017