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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MusicHotline TNT – Raspberry Moon
On their latest album, a newly collaborative approach is a good look on the NYC outfit Read more »| 17 Jun 2025 -
ClubsThe Bagpipe Stereotype: Cain talks Celtic tunes
Decades after being crowned the junior worldwide bagpipe champion, CAIN combines Celtic traditions and electronic music on his debut album Read more »| 17 Jun 2025 -
Musicher picture – Feed Me Hope
The second EP from her picture, Feed Me Hope, is a best enjoyed whole record from a promising young band Read more »| 17 Jun 2025 -
MusicWater Machine – God Park
On their debut LP, Glasgow's Water Machine showcase a diverse range of styles and influence, moving them firmly into the "ones to watch" category Read more »| 17 Jun 2025 -
TheatreThe Mountaintop @ Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh
Rikki Henry's staging elevates Katori Hall's highly theatrical and dramatic script to an overwhelming night at the theatre Read more »| 16 Jun 2025 -
FilmFilmhouse announces opening programme
Filmhouse reopens with a programme of films released during their closure and some special screenings, with tickets at half price or less Read more »| 12 Jun 2025
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MusicSpotlight On... Elisabeth Elektra
Elisabeth Elektra, Glasgow's own high priestess of femme pop, has released another grimoire of gripping dance tracks. We shine our spotlight to try and understand the method behind the magic Read more »| 12 Jun 2025 -
MusicHarmony is Happening: Govanhill's Big Noise project
Govanhill’s Big Noise project offers a masterclass in community cohesion, we catch up with Alison Gornall to find out more Read more »| 12 Jun 2025 -
TheatreMeme Girls @ Òran Mór, Glasgow
Despite knockout performances by its stars, this one act musical alienates its own subjects Read more »| 12 Jun 2025 -
MusicPulp @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 7 Jun
Pulp visit Glasgow with a show that's full of the wit and pomp that helped make them Brit Pop legends Read more »| 11 Jun 2025 -
Musiccaroline @ St Luke's, Glasgow, 7 June
Rolling into town off the back of their superb second record, caroline only fitfully capture its wonky majesty tonight. Read more »| 10 Jun 2025 -
MusicKing Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Phantom Island
On Phantom Island, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard keep it fresh with an orchestral twist on their usual psych-rock formula Read more »| 10 Jun 2025 -
FilmWay of the Sword: John Maclean on Tornado
It's been ten years since John Maclean burst onto the movie scene with his stylish western Slow West. His second feature, Tornado, is another western riff, this time set in Scotland and centred on a young Japanese woman who's handy with a samurai sword Read more »| 10 Jun 2025 -
FilmTornado
The second film from John Maclean has an austere beauty and a unique premise – it's a samurai movie set in 1890s Scotland – but its lean script needs more flesh on its bones Read more »| 10 Jun 2025 -
MusicThe Skinny On... Snapped Ankles
Fresh from releasing their excellent new record Hard Times Furious Dancing, and ahead of their appearance at Hidden Door, Snapped Ankles' Austin Ankles takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 10 Jun 2025