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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MusicDundee DIY Newsletter: Venues, Scenes & Spaces
In our latest missive from Dundee's DIY music scene, Derrick Johnston of Make-That-A-Take looks at the changing state of gig venues in the City of Disco... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
MusicJo Mango – Wisps of Something (Track Premiere)
Listen to Wisps of Something by Jo Mango, taken from a new split EP by a quartet of Olive Grove Records acts. It Is Something To Have Been features tra... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
MusicSoft Hair – Soft Hair
Good luck trying to pin down Soft Hair, the collaborative album between Connan Mockasin and Sam Eastgate, which exists on the same plane of reality as its cr... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
BooksDisappearing Glasgow by Chris Leslie
There’s something about a still image of something gone that’s truly haunting. Perhaps to do with the age we live in, where everything is fast-mo... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
Film
Best Film Screenings in the North (21-28 Oct)
The best film events happening in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds this week, including HOME's preview of Prevenge and the latest No Gloss Festival Read more »| 21 Oct 2016 -
Film
Ken Loach interview: "I want people to be angry"
For five decades, Ken Loach has used cinema as a tool to expose social injustices within society. With his latest, I, Daniel Blake, Loach turns his attention to the UK's humiliating welfare system. It's a barnstormer, and his best film in years. Read more »| 21 Oct 2016
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Comedy
Complaint of the Month: October 2016
In the first of a recurring series, we delve into our inbox to find our favourite reader correspondence. Well, we say 'favourite'... Read more »| 21 Oct 2016 -
Books
Scotland's top writers among Saltire nominees
The Saltire Society has announced the shortlists for this year's Saltire Literary Awards, with Jenni Fagan, James Kelman, Graeme Macrae Burnet and Irvine Welsh among the nominees Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Music
Richmond Fontaine @ Deaf Institute, 17 Oct
"I've always thought of Richmond Fontaine as an old van," Willy Vlautin told The Oregonian earlier this year, explaining why the band were calling it a day.&... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Music
Fair Mothers – What Have I Done (feat. Kathryn Joseph): Track Premiere
Listen to the captivating new single from Aberdeen-based Fair Mothers, featuring Kathryn Joseph Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Leeds this week: 20-27 Oct
Leeds, you are spoilt for parties this weekend. We're looking forward to Alexander Nut and Eliphino at the HiFi on Friday; a fundraiser led by Glenn Astro on Saturday, and the upcoming RBMA tour. Find out more and how to book below. Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week: 20-27 Oct
Some strong choices for your weekend partying in the 'Pool, with The Black Madonna continuing Invisible Wind Factory's ENRG series and Pender Street Steppers tearing Kitchen Street a new one. Plus: book ahead for Eton Messy. Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Theatre
New arts venue Storyhouse announces theatre season
Storyhouse – Chester’s brand new £37m theatre, cinema and library – has announced the first shows for the new venue's inaugural theatre season Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Music
Angel Olsen / Little Wings @ SWG3, 15 Oct
A lot’s been said (and written) about Angel Olsen’s phenomenal new record My Woman, but to see is to truly, deeply believe: a 1000+ sold-out crow... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Music
Kano @ The Garage, Glasgow, 16 Oct
For all that grime has been the hottest international trend of 2016, Kano seems pretty unfazed by it all. The East London veteran might not have the pulling ... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016