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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MusicIt Takes Two: Her's interview
A year on from their debut single, stir-causing duo Her's tell us about their origins, their love of Pierce Brosnan and the advantages of drum machines Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
MusicGood Good Blood – Away Away (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Away Away by Good Good Blood Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
FilmWatch the trailer for Blade Runner 2049
The first full trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s sequel to the classic 80s sci-fi is ravishingly beautiful, and we get a better glimpse of Ryan Gosling and the original film’s star, Harrison Ford, in action Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
Music
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 9-15 May
This week's gig round-up, with a huge show from Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, visits from Ducktails and George Clinton, and gigs from Pronto Mama and C Duncan among others Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
Film
What to Watch this Week (8-15 May)
The best things to watch this week on the big screen, the small screen and your laptop screen, including Alien: Covenant and the latest season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Music
Kobi Onyame – DMCRZY (Track Premiere)
Listen to DMCRZY, the new song from Kobi Onyame Read more »| 08 May 2017
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Film
When did the cinema become television?
Has the influence of the Marvel Cinematic Universe turned mainstream cinema into a succession of never-ending big screen television shows? We look at the rise of movie franchises and the death of the standalone movie Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Music
Passion Pusher – Sauchiehall Street (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Sauchiehall Street by Passion Pusher Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Music
Babe @ The Old Hairdresser's, Glasgow, 5 May
"What time's Babe on at please?" and "I can’t seem to be able to buy any [tickets] online" are the Facebook event sentiments pre-Babe at the Old Hairdr... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
MusicSummer 17: Metronomy Interviewed
We chat to Metronomy's Joseph Mount about latest album Summer 08, working with Robyn and Mix Master Mike, and not touring as we interrupt rehearsals ahead of... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Film
François Ozon on Frantz
Prolific French auteur François Ozon is back with post-WWI period drama Frantz. He discusses the thrill of shooting in black-and-white and why he rarely repeats himself Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Clubs
FLY Open Air Returns: What's In Store
FLY Open Air Festival returns this month, with a new location and an impressive line-up of talent including Bicep, Artwork, Denis Sulta, Hunee, Midland and more Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Music
Her's – Songs of Her's
Every time someone says ‘Mac DeMarco’, another group of chorus pedal-bearing, 20-something slackers form a band... or so it would appear. Spend t... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Music
Weirds – Swarmculture
Leeds four-piece Weirds aren’t really that weird. They describe themselves as psych-grunge but their sound is more reminiscent of old fashioned metal. ... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Music
PWR BTTM – Pageant
Any PWR BTTM fans hoping for more of the same fun, upbeat pop-punk anthems as heard on their debut Ugly Cherries will be surprised by what they hear on Pagea... Read more »| 08 May 2017