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We get stuck into some of the songs vying to become Scotland's 2026 World Cup anthem ⚽
Marking the centenary of one of Scotland's most unique and forgotten voices, a new programme of events celebrates the life and work of Milngavie author Agnes Owens
Pulsating with energy, humour and intimacy, on La Sécurité's latest album Bingo!, the Montreal collective has levelled up – read our ★★★★ review
"This column was invented for petty nonsense and this question has understood the assignment in a beautiful and profound way"
In this month's ASK ANAHIT advice column, one reader wonders how soon is too soon when it comes to voice notes
"There is something sinister about obscuring the reality behind these works"
Author and art philosopher Daisy Dixon's book DEPRAVED is out 18 Jun
Catch an in-person talk with @daisydixon.bsky.social at @portybooks.bsky.social on the 25th
www.theskinny.co.uk/books/featur... @faberbooks.bsky.social
Some of the world's best whisky is made in Japan – in the new issue of GNAW, Rachel Ashenden tells a story of its inception and popularity, via judo classes, love affairs and lockdowns
www.theskinny.co.uk/food-and-dri... @rachelashenden.bsky.social
"Packs big ideas and big humour into its 170 pages"
A Pizza Hut, A Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut by Hannah Leven is out today via @cipherpress.bsky.social
Read @carmenchloie.bsky.social's ★★★★ review
www.theskinny.co.uk/books/book-r...
"Each song on this album is a new world unto itself"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for SO HELP ME GOD, the new album by Kelsey Lu, out tomorrow
www.theskinny.co.uk/music/review... [Review by @anita-bh.bsky.social]
At their graduate showcase, students at the Edinburgh College of Art demonstrate solidarity with their striking faculty – we explore the treasure trove of talent on offer
www.theskinny.co.uk/art/features... @edincollegeofart.bsky.social
My first book review for @theskinnymag.bsky.social and it's a goddamn delight of queer near future utopia. Happy Pride!
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ICYMI, Scotland are competing in this year's FIFA World Cup. In celebration, we get stuck into some of the songs vying to become Scotland's 2026 World Cup anthem.
Marking the centenary of one of Scotland's most unique and forgotten voices, a new programme of events celebrates the life and work of Milngavie author Agnes Owens.
Some of the world's best whisky is made in Japan – Rachel Ashenden tells a story of its inception and popularity, via judo classes, love affairs and lockdowns.
"Packs big ideas and big humour into its 170 pages"
A Pizza Hut, A Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut by Hannah Leven is out today via @cipherpress.bsky.social
Read @carmenchloie.bsky.social's ★★★★ review
www.theskinny.co.uk/books/book-r...
Hannah Leven's sophomore novel is a wild and witty exploration of queer suburban utopia and the possibility of transforming mundanity into beauty.
