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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MusicGang Gang Dance – Eye Contact
The fifth LP from New York electro/worldbeat outfit Gang Gang Dance sees their sound straying ever-closer into all-out prog excess – no bad thing, in c... Read more »| 27 Apr 2011 -
MusicViva Stereo – Endure the Dark to See the Stars
Over ten years, three albums and numerous EPs, Viva Stereo have stacked hard electronics on a foundation of indie-rock, with previous releases kindred with C... Read more »| 27 Apr 2011 -
MusicUlver – Wars of the Roses
When February MMX begins to pick up speed, you’re left wondering: have Norway’s former Black Metal exponents Ulver gone pop? It wouldn’t be... Read more »| 27 Apr 2011 -
BooksTo The River by Olivia Laing
To The River charts its narrative along the banks of Sussex’s Ouse, as Laing documents her journey from the river’s confluence to its exi... Read more »| 27 Apr 2011 -
Music
MURDERBOT INVASION!
With his album Women’s Studies about to drop on Planet Mu, Chicago DJ legend Chrissy Murderbot is about to unleash his booty-fuelled mashup of juke, bashment and bass on the UK live circuit. We caught him for a quick Q&A! Read more »| 27 Apr 2011 -
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We See Lights – Twee Love Pop EP
If the title of this EP doesn’t shout “SCHMINDIE!” loud enough for you, how about a song called Hope You Like The Smiths? Edinburgh’s... Read more »| 27 Apr 2011
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Cat's Eyes @ St. Andrew's in the Square, 25 Apr
It's easy to see Cat's Eyes preference for more ornate surroundings given that their initial live outing took place in The Vatican; St Andrews on the Square ... Read more »| 27 Apr 2011 -
Art
Rob Churm @ Sorcha Dallas
A member of the bands Park Attack and Gummy Stumps, Rob Churm has been a prominent figure in the Glasgow music scene. His gig posters were once ubiquitous. B... Read more »| 27 Apr 2011 -
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Joe Lally – Why Should I Get Used To It
While bassist Joe Lally may not have been the most visible member of DC post-hardcore godfathers Fugazi, he's arguably been the most prolific since their ind... Read more »| 26 Apr 2011 -
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Chrissy Murderbot – Women's Studies
Coming out of the vibrant Chicago dance scene, Chrissy Murderbot is your new favourite DJ / producer. As dubstep grows ever more earnest and cheesy, discerni... Read more »| 26 Apr 2011 -
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13 & God – Own Your Ghost
As a seven-headed conglomerate comprised of two genre-pushing bands, 13 & God are admirably accessible and ego-free. Adam “Doseone” Drucker o... Read more »| 26 Apr 2011 -
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Planningtorock – W
For the follow-up to 2006’s chamber-pop debut Have it All, Janine Rostron – aka Planningtorock – keeps the tracks tightly encased within a ... Read more »| 26 Apr 2011 -
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Dylan at the Movies
Always changing, ever enigmatic, and consistently relevant, Robert Allen Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan, turns seventy this month. In celebration, the GFT is presenting a season of films looking back over the career of the inimitable songwriter and musician Read more »| 26 Apr 2011 -
Books
The Book of Lies by Mary Horlock
“There’s something about this island makes you go a bit mental…” As ringing endorsements go, it’s not the kind of rema... Read more »| 26 Apr 2011 -
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The Mountain Goats – All Eternals Deck
John Darnielle, the man behind the Goats, is nothing if not prolific. His voice may appear limited in range and tone, but if you can learn to appreciate its ... Read more »| 26 Apr 2011