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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Music
Vampire Weekend – Only God Was Above Us
Fifth album from the hipster kings is a neat summation of where they've been, while still looking forward Read more »| 04 Apr 2024 -
Books
The Rupture Files by Nathan Alexander Moore
In this collection of four short stories by Nathan Alexander Moore, strange, subversive takes on supernatural myths explore ideas of identity and belonging Read more »| 04 Apr 2024 -
Music
The Importance of Showcase Festivals
To find out more about the importance of showcase festivals for the music industry and artists alike, we speak to Olaf Furniss from Scotland's Music Convention – Wide Days Read more »| 04 Apr 2024 -
Music
Hidden Door returns with a 10th birthday party
The pop-up festival of performance, music and art celebrates its tenth birthday with the help of synth-pop duo Maranta in collaboration with Paradise Palms and EHFM Read more »| 04 Apr 2024 -
Comedy
Dream Gig: Ashley Manning
Irish comic Ashley Manning recounts a disastrous, but certainly memorable, gig in this month's Dream Gig Read more »| 03 Apr 2024 -
Music
Cheekface @ Stereo, Glasgow, 31 Mar
Cheekface may brand themselves as “America’s local band” but there is no shortage of interest on this side of the Atlantic, as hundreds pack into a sold-out Stereo Read more »| 03 Apr 2024
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Film
GFT's 50th Anniversary Screenings: What to See
The much-loved Glasgow Film Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary with a wide-ranging programme of screenings, including double bills, modern classics, arthouse favourites, late-night cult movies and special 35mm and 70mm presentations Read more »| 03 Apr 2024 -
Music
Adam Wiltzie – Eleven Fugues for Sodium Pentothal
Stars of the Lid's Adam Wiltzie piles high the electronics and strings on his new solo album Read more »| 03 Apr 2024 -
Music
The Jesus and Mary Chain @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 27 Mar
The legendary Jesus and Mary Chain celebrate 40 years with a tight set that hits all the nostalgic sweet spots Read more »| 03 Apr 2024 -
Music
Scottish New Music Round-up: April 2024
This April is quite possibly the busiest month we've ever seen for new music coming out of Scotland – we do our best to condense it all into one page Read more »| 02 Apr 2024 -
Art
National Galleries of Scotland acquires amazing new art for Scotland
There’s always something to discover in the National, Portrait and Modern galleries in Edinburgh. In this new series we’re shining a light on some of the artworks being added to Scotland’s national art collection Read more »| 02 Apr 2024 -
Music
Bob Vylan – Humble As the Sun
London duo Bob Vylan are at their best on latest record Humble As The Sun Read more »| 02 Apr 2024 -
Art
Scottish Art Events & Exhibitions: April 2024
April sees new exhibitions by Sukaina Kubba, Gabriella Boyd and Colin Robertson open at galleries across Scotland Read more »| 02 Apr 2024 -
Music
Scottish Live Music Highlights: April 2024
This April, Scotland's music scene sees album launches, all-dayers, and the long-awaited return of Record Store Day Read more »| 02 Apr 2024 -
Books
Scottish Books Events: April 2024
Many, many book events this month, from the gorgeous programme at Paisley Book Festival to launches from George the Poet and Jackie Kay Read more »| 02 Apr 2024