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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MusicSOPHIE, Lanark Artefax @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 11 Aug
Edinburgh International Festival and Numbers bring a thrilling slice of progressive nightlife to the capital Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
MusicThe Jesus and Mary Chain @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 14 Aug
As part of the Edinburgh International Festival's Light on the Shore series, Hidden Door present a trio of bands tonight that really speaks to the strength of the Scottish music scene Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
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Foxing / Pianos Become the Teeth @ Rebellion, Manchester, 12 Aug
On an evening of great vocalists, Foxing's Conor Murphy takes the crown in front of an adoring Rebellion crowd Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
MusicGlasgow Garden Festival '18 @ The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 11 Aug
Rapper and producer Jamie Scott delivers a monumental set of poetic one-liners in a fitting commemoration of the legacy and optimism inspired by the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
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Autobiography @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, 11 Aug
Paired with Jlin's astounding music, Wayne McGregor's Autobiography pushes for sensory overload; iconoclastic not only of the institution of ballet but the very idea of narrative itself Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
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Fleet Foxes @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 7 Aug
A handful of breathtaking moments elevate an already special evening into something uniquely memorable; a crowning achievement, creaks, cracks and all Read more »| 15 Aug 2018
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MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 14-20 Aug
John Grant, Dirty Projectors, Pussy Riot, Karine Polwart, Brian Wilson, Lau, Anna Meredith and The Vaselines are just some of what's going on with gigs in the central belt this week Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
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Crystal Moselle on lyrical teen drama Skate Kitchen
The Wolfpack director Crystal Moselle discusses her follow-up Skate Kitchen, a dreamy tale following a gang of achingly cool girl skaters. We speak to Moselle about the film ahead of its Scottish premiere at Glasgow Youth Film Festival Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
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Still Corners – Slow Air
Slow Air is an escapist dream which can only offer more to the imagination with every listen Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
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Lowlands Festival 2018: Preview
Kendrick Lamar, Gorillaz and Dua Lipa head up the 2018 Lowlands Festival; we take a closer look at some of the acts playing further down the bill of this Dutch institution Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
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Pussy Riot: Riot Days @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 Aug
Russian feminist protest group Pussy Riot bring their intense Riot Days show to Edinburgh's Summerhall proving the battle's not over Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
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Mitski – Be the Cowboy
With that title, it wouldn’t be wild to assume Mitski Miyawaki’s latest release might be something of a cowboy's lament. Her loyal indie cult has... Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
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Anna Meredith & Scottish Ensemble – ANNO
ANNO is a collection that casts Vivaldi in a new light while cementing Meredith’s place as a constantly startling and boundary-breaking contemporary composer Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
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Anna Meredith & Southbank Sinfonia @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 11 Aug
Anna Meredith, her band and the Southbank Sinfonia bring an excellent night of music to Edinburgh's Leith Theatre with an unexpected ending we're unlikely to forget in a long time Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
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Thumpasaurus @ Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh, 10 Aug
The Los Angeles quintet bring their funk-filled fun to a drunk and dancey Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 13 Aug 2018