News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicTrack Premiere: Ubre Blanca – 'Red Skies'
Get an exclusive first listen to Red Skies from Ubre Blanca’s new EP Terminal Island here at The Skinny. The track sees Remember Remember drummer... Read more »| 03 Oct 2014 -
MusicMogwai reveal 'Music Industry 3. Fitness Industry 1.' EP
Glasgow post-rockers Mogwai have unveiled a new EP of remixes and previously-unreleased material, capping one of their biggest years to date. Music Industry... Read more »| 03 Oct 2014 -
FilmThe Imitation Game – new trailer released, preview screenings announced
The final trailer for early Oscar contender The Imitation Game, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, has been released ahead of the film’s UK premi... Read more »| 02 Oct 2014 -
MusicRun The Jewels announce Glasgow debut
Killer Mike and El-P – aka Run The Jewels – have added a fresh Scottish date to their UK tour this December. The duo will make their debut in th... Read more »| 02 Oct 2014 -
Art
Auld Alliances, Cuban Revolution and the Scottish Psyche - This Week in Scottish Art
This week in Scottish art, GENERATION continues to wind down, while Lenin pays a visit to Glasgow School of Art Read more »| 01 Oct 2014 -
Food And Drink
Northwest Food News – October 2014
October brings with it great news for beer drinkers, something ponderous for meat eaters and oh so dainty French cakes Read more »| 01 Oct 2014
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Music
The War on Drugs set for February 2015 UK tour
Philadelphia rockers The War on Drugs are set to return to the UK in February 2015 for their biggest UK tour to date. Adam Granduciel and company will retur... Read more »| 01 Oct 2014 -
Food And Drink
Scottish Food News – October 2014
Gin and Great British Bake Off judges in Glasgow, and Michelin starred Spanish chefs in Edinburgh - it's all kicking off in October's Food News Read more »| 30 Sep 2014 -
MusicPremiere: United Fruit return with 'Open Your Eyes'
Debuting exclusively on The Skinny, Glaswegian post-hardcore band United Fruit today launch their new single Open Your Eyes ahead of a UK tour next month. T... Read more »| 30 Sep 2014 -
Music
New look Idlewild return from hiatus
Much-loved Scottish indie band Idlewild look set to announce their full-scale return next month following a lengthy hiatus. The band – whose 100 Broke... Read more »| 29 Sep 2014 -
Music
Thom Yorke releases surprise new album via BitTorrent
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has caught the music world off-guard – yet again – by releasing brand-new solo album Tomorrow’s Modern B... Read more »| 26 Sep 2014 -
Art
Last chance to see Douglas Gordon and Isa Genzken - This week in Scottish art
A guide to art shows, events and openings this week in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Read more »| 23 Sep 2014 -
Music
Glasgow venue BLOC+ relaunches with DIY compilation series
BLOC+ celebrates its relaunch with the first of a four-part compilation series, featuring the diverse likes of Adam Stafford, Vasa, Deathcats and Cutty's Gym. Long-serving manager/curator Chris Cusack explains BLOC+MUSIC's altruistic manifesto Read more »| 22 Sep 2014 -
Food And Drink
Scottish Food News – September 2014
Edinburgh Fringe spills over into September's food news, with beer, chilli and boating all featuring in Scotland this September Read more »| 18 Sep 2014 -
Food And Drink
August Food News: Best of the Rest
If you can't stomach the Fringe, Scotland still has plenty to offer this month, namely beer, yachts, smoke and silence Read more »| 05 Aug 2014