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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MusicLeeds DIY scene newsletter: July 2016
From indiepop supergroups to riot-themed events with ex-members of The KLF, we cast our eager eyes across Leeds' DIY scene to find out what's new Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
FilmWhat to Watch this Week (18-24 July)
The best film and TV to watch this week on the big screen, the small screen and your laptop screen, including the latest Star Trek film, Star Trek Beyond, an... Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
ClubsGuest Selector: Yousef
The tour de force producer behind Liverpool's Circus club gives us a guide to his favourite tracks of the moment, ahead of a very special night at LIMF 2016 Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
Music
Father John Misty @ Guild of Students, 16 July
There are high expectations steeped upon Josh Tillman following the universal critical acclaim of I Love You, Honeybear, his second album under the... Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
Film
Chevalier
Absurd buddy-comedy in which masculinity is tested Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
FilmBest Film Screenings in the North (15-22 July)
The best film events happening in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds this week Read more »| 15 Jul 2016
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Film
Finding Dory
Pixar's belated follow-up to Finding Nemo isn't as sharp, smart or funny as the films we've come to expect from the animation studio Since 1994, Disney have... Read more »| 15 Jul 2016 -
Art
Bloomberg New Contemporaries @ The Bluecoat, Liverpool
The UK's annual snapshot of emerging artists, this year featuring work by 46 graduates, comes to the Bluecoat in Liverpool Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Music
LIMF 2016: Five acts to watch
From Sigma and Lianna La Havas to the Buzzcocks and Clinic, you won't find yourself short of things to see at LIMF this year. Still, you may be wondering where to begin with the vast array of up-and-coming local talent on display – allow us to help... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Film
The North's best indie cinemas
We all hate the multiplex, right? The smell of rancid nacho cheese, the jabbering patrons and, worst of all, the cookie cutter movies on screen. Luckily the North still has a few great indie cinemas putting film first Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Clubs
Glasgow clubbing highlights: 14-20 July
This week's Glasgow clubs round-up features nights at Berkeley Suite and La Cheetah, and a heads-up on a couple of big nights on the way in the coming months Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Clubs
Edinburgh clubbing highlights: 14-20 July
This week's Edinburgh clubs round-up takes a distinctly international flavour, with DJs from Uzbekistan and Canada on the decks Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Music
The Wedding Present – Sprague: Track Premiere
Listen to a brand new track from The Wedding present's forthcoming album Going, Going… Leeds-based indie pioneers The Wedding Present return with the... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Music
Honeyblood to return with Babes Never Die
Edinburgh-raised grunge pop duo Honeyblood have announced their second album Babes Never Die, due for release via FatCat on 4 November. Today they... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 13-19 Jul
Enjoy classic alt-rock sounds from Seattle with Mudhoney, catch the first appearance from The Railway Children in well over two decades, before booking ahead for big names with dates looming later this year, including The Cinematic Orchestra and Hinds. Read more »| 14 Jul 2016