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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FilmBest Film Screenings in the North (16-22 Sep)
The best film events happening in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds this week, including early Pedro Almodóvar films at HOME, Manchester and anime classic Akira at FACT, Liverpool Read more »| 16 Sep 2016 -
MusicLVL UP – Return to Love
Anyone mourning the oft-declared demise of indie rock might want to tilt their ears towards LVL UP. From an opening hymn to creativity (seemingly e... Read more »| 16 Sep 2016 -
Music
Flock of Dimes - If You See Me, Say Yes
One half of Wye Oak steps out on her own for a fabulously eclectic solo LP Read more »| 16 Sep 2016 -
Music
Radiohead share Present Tense video by PT Anderson
Radiohead team up with Paul Thomas Anderson once again for their third video from A Moon Shaped Pool Read more »| 16 Sep 2016 -
MusicSkepta wins Hyundai Mercury Prize 2016
Skepta has won this year's Hyundai Mercury Prize. In celebration of its 25th birthday, the Award tried a new format this year; the twelve-strong shortlist w... Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Music
Pixies – Head Carrier
Up until now, the reunited Pixies – who first got back together over a decade ago – have been pretty cautious with their new material.&... Read more »| 15 Sep 2016
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Music
Citizens Theatre launch Citz Sessions gigs
Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison, Claire Grogan, Withered Hand, Frances McKee of The Vaselines and Kathleen MacIness headline a weekend of gigs at the iconic Citizens Theatre Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
FilmCan Miley Cyrus help revive Woody Allen's career?
Might the small screen and Miley Cyrus improve Woody Allen's recent form? Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Leeds this week: 15-22 Sep
Ruf Dug, Audiojack and The Orbit feature in this week's Leeds clubbing round-up Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Manchester this week: 15-22 Sep
Adapt, Subb-an and Matias Aguayo feature in this week's Manchester clubs round-up Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week: 15-22 Sep
Our pick of this week's Liverpool club nights, including a Liverpool Disco Festival preview and a first appearance from Hamburg DJ Helena Hauff Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
ArtKieran Milne: The Skinny Showcase
Kieran Milne graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone in 2016 having studied Fine Art. Now based in Glasgow, Milne holds a studio at the Crownpoint studios ... Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Music
Warpaint – Heads Up
Whiteout, the stealthily beguiling opening track to Warpaint’s Heads Up, reassures the listener that the band’s third album won’t be as bad... Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Music
Ultimate Painting - Dusk
The Mazes/Veronica Falls crossover take a turn for the worse on a murky third full-length Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 14-20 Sep
You'd think the live music scene might slow down in Liverpool as Psych Fest approaches, but no, it's as busy as ever. From post-punk legends to site-specific world premieres, here's our guide to the pick of the bunch Read more »| 14 Sep 2016