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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MusicDead Western – Suckle At the Supple Teats of Time
If I had a name as manly and cool as Troy Mighty, I wouldn’t bother adopting a stage name. But then again, if I had a singing voice as mysterious and g... Read more »| 03 Jun 2010 -
Clubs
Kelburn Garden Party, 3 & 4 July
Two days of superb talent in sublime settings. Oh, and IT HAS A PAINTED CASTLE Read more »| 03 Jun 2010 -
TheatreLittle Johhny Gets Hitched
He has had Mr Gasmask. He has hidden in closets. Now, Johnny looks for Mr Right Read more »| 03 Jun 2010 -
TheatreWords Per Minute
Does Glasgow need another open night? Of course, especially if it is eclectic, energetic and witty Read more »| 02 Jun 2010 -
Music
Klak Tik – Must We Find a Winner
When musicians cite ‘musical differences’ for parting company, assumptions of petty arguments abound. Though not privy to the reasons behind 6 Da... Read more »| 02 Jun 2010 -
Clubs
DJ Chart: The Blessings
Busta Rhymes feat Swizz Beatz - Stop The Party (Columbia) We play everything in our sets and get lost in BRAND NEW genres of dance music for months at a tim... Read more »| 02 Jun 2010
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Music
Crowded House – Intriguer
Crowded House are perfect candidates for achieving the successful reunion. With a legacy based on good, but not era-definingly great albums, the threat of ta... Read more »| 02 Jun 2010 -
Music
King Creosote, Meursault & Animal Magic Tricks – Cold Seeds
This album, recorded over two weekends in the Song, by Toad living room, manages to capture the uncanny joy of accidentally tuning into a wonderful but inevi... Read more »| 02 Jun 2010 -
Film
The Killer Inside Me
Michael Winterbottom's bold adaptation of Jim Thompson's The Killer Inside Me won't be to everyone's taste, but Thompson fans should rejoice at seeing a film... Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
MusicThe Drums – The Drums
Can these California surf-synthesists expect a backlash? Absolutely; they look like the distilled essence of Calvin Klein model chic, their sound is so impec... Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
Music
Banging on about The Drums
Having found hype with the BBC, NME and a spot on Wossy, these New Yorkers have been making quite a splash of late. The Skinny talks to The Drums' frontman Jonathan Pierce about hype, Orange Juice and his rightfully selfish approach to creativity Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
Music
Refused: The Shape of Punk to Come
As Refused's magnum opus is dusted of for the 'deluxe' treatment, we take a look back at the landscape it was born into and its impact ever since Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
Music
Tour Bus Anthems: Frightened Rabbit
It's nothing new or fancy, but I just recently downloaded The Best Of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, after Andy from the band got me into it. It's classic ... Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
Music
Harvey Milk - A Small Turn Of Human Kindness
This comes thundering out of a reluctant stereo like super-massive sauropods in a war for territory. Feet push off hillsides as their long necks swing amidst... Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
Clubs
RockNess Monsters
Competing with the Slam Tent at T in the Park is no easy task when it comes to festival line ups but RockNess has risen to the challenge with a varied line-up Read more »| 01 Jun 2010