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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MusicSpotlight On... Clair
Following the release of her brand new single Body Blossom, we shine a spotlight on Glasgow musician, producer and label boss Clair Read more »| 21 Jul 2022 -
FilmHit the Road
Iranian director Panah Panahi explores the anxiety of his home nation through an irresistible road movie that's elegant, elegiac and defiantly open-hearted Read more »| 20 Jul 2022 -
ArtLocal Heroes: Design To Take With You
Daytrippers! is a special summer collaboration between Local Heroes and V&A Dundee celebrating Scotland’s contemporary design scene, which supports designers by commissioning limited edition, collectable design products Read more »| 19 Jul 2022 -
FilmPanah Panahi on his debut feature, Hit the Road
Iranian filmmaker Panah Panahi – the son of Jafar Panahi – makes his debut with bittersweet family road movie Hit the Road. He speaks to us about creating cinema within Iran's oppressive regime and the importance of combining heartbreak with humour Read more »| 19 Jul 2022 -
FilmMoonage Daydream
Brett Morgen’s expressionistic Bowie doc Moonage Daydream is a feast for the eyes and ears, and full of well-chosen clips and tracks by this legendary pop star, but its overload of sound and vision eventually proves exhausting Read more »| 18 Jul 2022 -
BooksPaper Cuts by Ted Kessler
Ted Kessler, Editor of Q magazine when it folded in 2020, bears witness to the precarious, and often extreme, world of music publishing Read more »| 18 Jul 2022
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MusicNina Nastasia – Riderless Horse
Nina Nastasia returns with another strong addition to her superlative catalogue Read more »| 18 Jul 2022 -
FilmAll Light, Everywhere
Theo Anthony explores issues of state surveillance and the use of body cams in policing in this chillingly insightful film essay All Light, Everywhere Read more »| 18 Jul 2022 -
BooksNudes by Elle Nash
The short stories in Nudes - featuring working class women striving to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world - are sharp and often shocking Read more »| 18 Jul 2022 -
MusicNOS Alive! 2022: The Report
Lisbon's NOS Alive! Music Festival brings a remarkably varied lineup together with soaring temperatures and beautiful scenery Read more »| 15 Jul 2022 -
ComedyAlison Spittle on her Fringe show Wet
Stand-up and podcast star Alison Spittle talks to us about her newest Edinburgh Fringe show, the importance of context, and only a little bit about poo Read more »| 15 Jul 2022 -
MusicSpotlight On... Rpizy
Having just released his debut solo EP, we shine a spotlight on Glasgow producer, singer-songwriter, artist and creator Rpizy Read more »| 14 Jul 2022 -
MusicRobocobra Quartet interview
We chat with Belfast's Robocobra Quartet and discuss everything from capturing the energy of their live shows on their new record to why Ed Sheeran should try something new Read more »| 14 Jul 2022 -
Tv RadioTV Guide: Punishments & Punchlines
The Outlaws and Landscapers are two comedy dramas that deal with crime and punishment; we look at what makes these topics so appealing to TV writers Read more »| 14 Jul 2022 -
ArtThe Skinny on... David Lemm
We talk to artist (and former employee of The Skinny) David Lemm ahead of his solo exhibition in Leith's Good Vibes Read more »| 14 Jul 2022