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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ClubsAustin Ato & Mind Yer Self on club culture and mental health
Mind Yer Self’s Ruaridh Gill speaks to DJ/producer Austin Ato, ahead of the Haptic 1st Birthday x Mind Yer Self at The Mash House this month, about maintaining positive mental health in the dance music industry Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
Music
Courtney Marie Andrews @ Gorilla, Manchester, 22 Apr
The Arizonan singer-songwriter brings a slick but oddly flat set to Manchester on the back of her best record yet Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
MusicGrant-Lee Phillips @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 20 Apr
Grant-Lee Phillips greets tonight's crowd like old friends and numerous singalongs ensue Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
FilmFancy being a student film critic at EIFF?
Edinburgh International Film Festival are looking for talented film writers to take part in their annual Student Critics Competition Read more »| 25 Apr 2018 -
MusicNada Surf @ Gorilla, Manchester, 19 Apr
The indie rock survivors celebrate their longevity with an epic, energetic run through Let Go in Manchester Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Music
Forth Wanderers – Forth Wanderers
Forth Wanderers' self-titled sophomore album is a great introduction to an exciting, young and fully-formed band Read more »| 24 Apr 2018
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Music
Ought @ Stereo, Glasgow, 22 Apr
Despite Ought perhaps not quite firing on all cylinders, Tim Darcy and co still manage to deliver what is ultimately a great show Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Music
Midas Fall – Evaporate
Evaporate is a lesson in how to make extreme music that can be ugly and beautiful in equal measure Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
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Laura Veirs – The Lookout
Laura Veirs' The Lookout makes us feel that maybe as long as she's making songs we'll be alright Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Music
Pillow Queens @ Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 15 Apr
Dublin quartet Pillow Queens bring punk energy to the Glad Cafe tonight for their first Scottish show Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Music
Speedy Ortiz – Twerp Verse
Twerp Verse is a polished, sonically inventive record that’s both playful and punchy, but its purpose feels unclear Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Music
Idles @ Gorilla, Manchester, 18 Apr
Idles deliver an impassioned set at Gorilla tonight which sees an audience so uncontainable, it's clear they resonate deeply with people in a way that few bands do Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 24-30 Apr
Our highlights from this week's live music across Scotland, including Glasgow shows from Yo La Tengo and Metz plus the latest from avant-garde noisemakers Neu! Reekie! Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Music
CRYSTAL – Heaven (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for CRYSTAL's latest grunge-soaked single, Heaven Read more »| 24 Apr 2018 -
Film
Mia Hansen-Løve is GFT’s latest CineMaster
Four of Hansen-Løve’s films screen at GFT throughout May, including EDM epic Eden and knockout Isabelle Huppert drama Things to Come Read more »| 24 Apr 2018