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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MusicThe Wedding Present @ Moshulu, 13 Dec
David Gedge brings the latest incarnation of his cult-favourite '80s concern north of the border for the first time in a year. Although they've cultivated an... Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
MusicFavela folk: The James Orr Complex
Christopher Mack chats to Nick Mitchell about being Scotland's musical ambassador to Brazil Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
Music
Youthmovies @ Sneaky Pete's, 21 Nov
Tonight, Youthmovies proved there’s no place like home - even if it's not. Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
Music
The Black Keys / Liam Finn @ The Queen's Hall, 16 Nov
Crowded House alum supports Ohian rootsmen in the Queen's Hall on a loud Sunday evening Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
FilmCass
Cass Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
Film
Man On Wire
Man On Wire Read more »| 25 Nov 2008
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Music
Sans Trauma - Rushing Your Dragon
A tricky beast to get your lugs around at first, but once it infiltrates those eardrums it's quite a triumph Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
MusicHeads We Dance - The Human Touch
Judging by the juggernaut synths and jackhammer beats driving The Human Touch, one can only assume that Leeds electro outfit Heads We Dance witnessed Justice... Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
FilmNew Video Art Night: As We Speak
Dziga Vertov, one of the true pioneers of experimental cinema (he made Man With A Movie Camera, after all), was once quoted as saying that the analysis of n... Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
Books
Books For Your Stockings...
Books are the Fast Food of Christmas presents - Easily picked up, and appreciated by all but the most dedicated whingers. If you're stuck for present ideas, here are a few suggestions... Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
Theatre
Feet First: Edinburgh's Hogmanay Gets Performative
Hogmanay in Edinburgh is usually associated with alcohol and partying. This year, however, it is championing a more cultural event that brings together the cream of Scottish theatrical talent. Gareth K Vile admits that Edinburgh has trumped Glasgow. Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
Music
The Notwist @ King Tut's, 19 Nov
German veterans pull out all the stops Read more »| 24 Nov 2008 -
Clubs
Dolby Anol Feel the Tigerbass
Signed to hip German label Tigerbass while gaining widespread praise back home, and now launching a slick new night: the time is right for Glasgow's electro princes Dolby Anol Read more »| 24 Nov 2008 -
Music
These Arms Are Snakes @ Stereo, 17 Nov
A night of Progressive Noise wows unique Glasgow venue. Read more »| 24 Nov 2008 -
Music
Kelli Ali - Rocking Horse
A reinvention with mixed results from the ex-Sneaker Pimp Read more »| 24 Nov 2008