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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MusicRobin Adams – Be Gone
Cast in the mould of the quintessential under-the-radar artist, the media-shy Robin Adams may struggle with self-promotion; however with two albums simultane... Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
FilmFilm Events in March
The Filmhouse in Edinburgh are running a 'Come and See' season throughout the year, in which a film is chosen once a month simply because it deserves to be s... Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
Clubs
Clubbing Highlights – March 2011
I suppose the expectation is that the pro-democracy stooshie over in Egypt might inspire students to put another shift in at the Houses of Parliament, re-upp... Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
Theatre
Anna Krzystek: Facing The Experimental
One of Scotland's entries for New Territories talks of her love for the festival Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
MusicHot Ticket of the Month: Seefeel @ Glasgow School of Art, 21 Mar
Though Seefeel were long seen as outsiders on the Warp label, their recent return to activity has – whether by accident or design – placed them s... Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
Theatre
Janis Claxton on Humanimalia
Contemporary choreographer Janis Claxton has devised new methods of communication through dance – taking its cue from the Great Apes Read more »| 01 Mar 2011
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FilmThe Life Aquatic with Richard Ayoade
Richard Ayoade – aka Moss from The IT Crowd, aka Thornton Reed/Dean Learner from Garth Marenghi's Darkplace – will make his film directorial debut this month with Submarine, one of the most refreshing and unique British films in recent memory. We talk to the director and his two leads, Craig Roberts and Yasmin Paige Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
Art
Kevin Harman: Bricking It
Edinburgh's answer to the enfant terrible, Kevin Harman has a solo show in the Old Ambulance Depot this month, drawing together works old and new for a first, early career retrospective. The Skinny meets him for a pint to find out what's behind all the controversy Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
Music
Raekwon talks Shaolin vs Wu-Tang
Never the most prolific of his dynasty (until recently), Raekwon stands true to his renewed work ethic with Shaolin vs Wu-Tang – The Chef’s third banquet in 18 months Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
Mi Ami – Dolphins
Thought the synth revival was dead and buried? Think again. What’s surprising is just how far it has come in the past few years, as evidenced by San Fr... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
MusicDustin O'Halloran – Lumiere
Composer Dustin O'Halloran's latest work is a beautifully crafted and rather unique kettle of classical fish, and deserves widespread attention. Lumiere stan... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Art
Jean-Marc Bustamante @ The Fruitmarket Gallery
Bustamante’s first exhibition in Scotland marries two strands of his career – his works of photography and sculpture from 1978-97 and his sculptu... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
J Mascis – Several Shades of Why
In a career that has spanned three decades and countless bands, Several Shades of Why marks J Mascis’ first solo studio recording, but it’s certa... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
Live Music Highlights – March 2011
Cut Copy's new LP Zonoscope may be dividing the critics, but there's no dispute that they have the tools and the talent to put together an amazing live show.... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
Music
New York Dolls – Dancing Backwards in High Heels
From the opening "Ah!" of the pop-friendly first-track vocals, Dancing Backward in High Heels screams old-school rock 'n' roll fun. The style and production ... Read more »| 28 Feb 2011