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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MusicThe Jesus and Mary Chain – Damage and Joy
When does a trademark become a cliché? In the instance of The Jesus and Mary Chain, it’s often hard to tell. Out of context, this LP is filled w... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
Comedy
Iain Connell & Robert Florence: Uncles @ Òran Mór
Uncles is a show of subtle ambition which only falters due to its enormous potential Iain Connell and Robert Florence's new live show has an understated set... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017 -
MusicBig Hogg – Solitary Way: Video Premiere
Watch the new video for Big Hogg's Solitary Way Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Theatre
Wish List wins big at Manchester Theatre Awards
Katherine Soper's Bruntwood Prize–winning play about the punishments of the employment and benefits system scooped several titles at today's Manchester... Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
MusicThe Lapelles to release self-titled album
The East Kilbride band reveal an album of recordings and demos created before the tragic passing of frontman Gary Watson, aged 22 Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Music
Fauves – Hit Like This: Track Premiere
Listen to the new single from Fauves, Hit Like This Read more »| 17 Mar 2017
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MusicThe Vegan Leather – Shake It: Track Premiere
Listen to the debut single, Shake It, by The Vegan Leather Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Art
Art sale supports Manchester Homelessness Charter
A series of sculptures by local artist Hilary Jack is to be sold to raise money for Manchester Homelessness Charter Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
ClubsEdinburgh Clubbing Highlights: 16-22 March
Celebrate St Paddy's Day in the capital with FLY Club, plus Storytime launches at Studio 24 and disco don DJ Fett Burger plays Sneaky Pete's Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Music
Wide Days reveal showcase gigs for 2017
The showcase line-up for this year's Wide Days music convention and new music showcase in Edinburgh has been revealed For the gigs on 21 April, Glasgow nois... Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Clubs
Glasgow Clubbing Highlights: 16-22 March
The Elrow carnival rolls into town this weekend for its Glasgow debut, but don't despair if you missed out on tickets – here are three more quality club offerings to choose from Read more »| 16 Mar 2017 -
Comedy
All Killa No Filla podcast: 5 episodes to hear
Comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean tour their very funny, shocking and sometimes moving All Killa No Filla podcast this spring. We asked them to share some of the bizarre stories they've uncovered Read more »| 16 Mar 2017 -
Film
Get Out
Jordan Peele's blistering Get Out is a scary, funny and razor sharp social thriller, and the most exciting debut film this year “Run rabbit – ru... Read more »| 16 Mar 2017 -
Art
J. W. Anderson at The Hepworth Wakefield
Expect to see the human body in a new light at fashion designer J. W. Anderson's takeover of a Yorkshire gallery Read more »| 16 Mar 2017 -
Music
A Family Affair: Manuela interviewed
Manuela are wife and husband duo Manuela Gernedel and Nick McCarthy. We talk to the couple about their intimate and eccentric debut album, recorded following McCarthy's departure from Franz Ferdinand and in between raising their kids Read more »| 16 Mar 2017