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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MusicNotes on a Podcast: Constellation Processional 2010
In a Skinny exclusive, Constellation Records' founders Ian Ilavsky and Don Wilkie offer an insight into the inspirational Canadian label's present and future output – while also paying tribute to the late Vic Chesnutt – with this specially curated podcast dubbed Constellation Processional 2010. Read more »| 08 Feb 2010 -
MusicThee Silver Mt Zion: Setting the World to Rights
With Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Efrim Menuck provided the soundtrack to our pre-millennial paranoia. Now that all our worst fears have come true, he's giving voice to our 21st-century blues with Thee Silver Mt. Zion and lamenting the tragic loss of late musician and good friend Vic Chesnutt. Read more »| 08 Feb 2010 -
MusicGeorgia Anne Muldrow - Kings Ballad
Fresh from collaborating with Mos Def, Georgia Anne Muldrow returns with an offering of 19 of her own fonk-packed tracks. Such a sprawling, skit-free track l... Read more »| 08 Feb 2010 -
Film
GFF10 In Focus: Mark Cousins
The Edinburgh-based filmmaker and critic talks about his documentary The First Movie which involved going to Iraq and giving cameras to children to record aspects of their lives Read more »| 08 Feb 2010 -
Art
Aberdeen Squares Up To The Future
There's trouble afoot in Aberdeen, as various groups have designs on the future of Union Terrace Gardens. The Skinny attempts to make sense of the debate. Read more »| 08 Feb 2010 -
Theatre
Back to the Beat
Iain Softley knew that Backbeat would make for great live theatre long before his original film was complete. Read more »| 07 Feb 2010
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MusicChemikal Underground @ ABC, 31 Jan
There is a warmth to be found in the busy ABC tonight which is not simply the cumulative effect of bodyheat. Chemikal Underground are 15 years old and are th... Read more »| 05 Feb 2010 -
Music
From The Jungle To The Dancefloor: The Progression of Yeasayer
It's a new decade and Yeasayer are full of the joys. The Skinny spoke to a loved up Chris Keating to get the lowdown on Odd Blood. Read more »| 05 Feb 2010 -
Music
Pensioner - Pensioner EP
There’s little straightforward about Pensioner. The name’s a misnomer, their history is written in colourful, far-flung prose, whilst this self-t... Read more »| 05 Feb 2010 -
Clubs
Hip-hip: Tom Middleton Rings the Bell on Cab Vol's Fifth Birthday
Cabaret Voltaire turns five! Karnival turns four! Tom Middleton turns up for deck duties! Let's remind ourselves of the bearded one's career thus far and why his date at Cabaret Voltaire is not to be missed Read more »| 05 Feb 2010 -
Film
GFF 2010: The Scottish Connection
This year’s Glasgow Film Festival showcases the best Scottish talent alongside renowned international artists. We delve into the programme to highlight the most exciting events in film, music and art and celebrate the local connection Read more »| 05 Feb 2010 -
Film
Food, Inc.
Think twice about buying that hotdog or fizzy drink before sitting down to watch Food, Inc.: you’re not likely to finish them. Robert Kenner&rs... Read more »| 05 Feb 2010 -
Art
Kevin Reid & Rachel MacLean @ Market Gallery
Kevin Reid, founder of GANGHUT, is going solo for the first time in years. Yes, the man who began that unique art collective, based around notions of collabo... Read more »| 05 Feb 2010 -
Music
Balbec - Rise And Fall Of A Decade
New self-released album from Parisian outfit. Read more »| 05 Feb 2010 -
Music
Nedry - Condors
They may have crafted their sound amidst the frenetic urban sprawl of London, yet native trio Nedry’s debut album is entirely defined by its sp... Read more »| 04 Feb 2010