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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ComedyDane Baptiste on G.O.D.
As his G.O.D. tour arrives in Edinburgh and Glasgow, we catch up with Dane Baptiste about turning corporate ambition into comedy, his podcast and some not-so-fun facts Read more »| 08 Oct 2018 -
FilmFirst Man
Ryan Gosling plays Neil Armstrong in this technically accomplished biopic that ultimately fails to get off the ground Read more »| 08 Oct 2018 -
MusicKylie Minogue @ SSE Hydro, 30 Sep
The evergreen Kylie goes country, with a little bit of David Lynch thrown in, on her tour for new album Golden Read more »| 08 Oct 2018 -
Music
Spare Snare – Sounds, track-by-track
We get an exclusive insight into Spare Snare's latest album Sounds – recorded by Steve Albini – with a track-by-track explanation from frontman Jan Burnett Read more »| 08 Oct 2018 -
MusicPeter Hook & The Light @ SWG3, Glasgow, 30 Sep
Tonight's set of Joy Division classics paired with New Order albums Technique and Republic isn't entirely triumphant; Peter Hook's charisma and limited vocal abilities can only carry you so far Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Music
Deafheaven @ Classic Grand, Glasgow, 2 Oct
Deafheaven prove they're at the peak of their powers with a thunderous set in Glasgow Read more »| 05 Oct 2018
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Music
The Art School and Vic Bar to reopen
Glasgow School of Art’s union and The Vic Bar will reopen this month following the devastating fire at the Mackintosh building back in June Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Music
Make-That-A-Take Records & DIY Music in Dundee
Make-That-A-Take Records co-founder Derrick Johnston takes time out of his busy schedule to tell us about the philosophy and philanthropy behind the prolific Dundee label Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Theatre
Scotties @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
A multi-layered, unforgettable piece of theatre from Theatre Gu Leòr and the national theatres of Scotland and Ireland Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Music
KT Tunstall – WAX
Despite having a successful career which spans almost two decades, WAX, the sixth studio album from Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall comes as something of a reinvention Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Music
Estrons – You Say I'm Too Much, I Say You're Not Enough
While each track on Estrons' debut album stands well on its own, the songs sadly blend into one another and weigh us down over the running time Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
TheatreThe Month in Scottish Theatre: October 2018
All the leaves are brown and Scottish theatre is a luminous shade of red, thanks to the many exciting shows on offer this month, which just so happens to be our theatre editor’s favourite time of year. Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Music
Little Love and the Friendly Vibes – Italian Leather Jacket (Premiere)
Watch the new music video for Edinburgh four-piece Little Love and the Friendly Vibe's latest single, Italian Leather Jacket Read more »| 05 Oct 2018 -
Film
How good an actor is Nicolas Cage?
We try to solve the Zen koan that is Nicolas Cage Read more »| 04 Oct 2018 -
Music
She Drew the Gun – Revolution of Mind
In their follow-up to 2016’s acclaimed debut Memories of Another Future, She Drew the Gun explode in a triumph of anthems dedicated to the theme of empowerment Read more »| 04 Oct 2018