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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BooksFault Lines by Doug Johnstone
Doug Johnstone's Fault Lines is an original and psychological ride Read more »| 31 May 2018 -
Theatre
The Month in Scottish Theatre: June 2018
Much like the end of May, June is also home to other events and productions that deserve not just a mention but a place in Scotland’s cultural calendar Read more »| 31 May 2018 -
MusicCARBS – YouTubular Bells (track-by-track)
Ahead of CARBS' latest release, Jonnie Common and Jamie Scott talk us through their YouTubular Bells EP track-by-track Read more »| 31 May 2018 -
Clubs
Scottish Clubbing Highlights: June 2018
This month's clubbing highlights includes big room techno-infused rave culture at Liquid Rooms, a Kim Ann Foxman Acid Flash parties at La Cheetah Club and another SuperMAX night for disco lovers at The Berkeley Suite Read more »| 31 May 2018 -
MusicHidden Door Festival @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 25 May
Hidden Door deliver a night that is timely, memorable and creative, with a star-making set from Dream Wife Read more »| 30 May 2018 -
Music
Father John Misty – God’s Favorite Customer
Father John Misty's new album is a surprise – a return to warmth and sincerity after a 2017 being chilled in the cold cynical wind Read more »| 30 May 2018
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Film
What to expect from Danny Boyle's James Bond
With the news that Danny Boyle is on board for Bond 25, we ask if the Trainspotting director should close Daniel Craig's time in the franchise with a kiss kiss bang bang? Read more »| 30 May 2018 -
MusicLo Moon @ Night & Day Café, Manchester, 19 May
Lo Moon have taken the long way around to making their Manchester debut and tonight's show isn't exactly the big bang we were hoping for Read more »| 30 May 2018 -
Music
Declan Welsh on how politics influences his songwriting
Ahead of the release of the debut EP from Declan Welsh & The Decadent West, we speak to the group's frontman about the inextricable links between politics and his songwriting Read more »| 30 May 2018 -
Music
Vital Idles on debut album Left Hand
We catch up with Ruari MacLean and Nick Lynch of Glasgow four-piece Vital Idles to talk about Glasgow, Billy Idol and recording their debut album Left Hand Read more »| 30 May 2018 -
Music
Tiger Selections: Album Premiere
Listen to the new compilation album compiled by the students of Riverside Music College, including tracks by Edwin Organ, ST.MARTiiNS and SKJØR Read more »| 30 May 2018 -
Music
Nina Nesbitt @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 22 May
Nina Nesbitt is an exceptional performer with wit, style, presence and an original flair that hooks everyone into her poppy tunes Read more »| 29 May 2018 -
Music
Cosmo Sheldrake @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 22 May
London's Cosmo Sheldrake impresses tonight with extraordinary skills in live-looping, impeccable harmonising and a surprising live interpretation of Iko Iko Read more »| 29 May 2018 -
Books
Scottish Poetry News – June 2018
June is a relatively restful month in Scottish poetry, with many poets gearing up for the Fringe or summer’s various book festivals. Thankfully, there are still lots of regular nights going on across the country to satiate your poetry desires Read more »| 29 May 2018 -
Music
Oneohtrix Point Never – Age Of
Age Of is Daniel Lopatin's most ambitious album yet as Oneohtrix Point Never Read more »| 29 May 2018