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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MusicTK Webb & The Visions - Ancestor
From the dampened, vinyl-like sound quality to the heavy solo riffage throughout, these guys nod their scruffy bearded chins and long-haired heads directly at the 70s Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
MusicThe Mirimar Disaster - Volumes EP
Riffs imbued with considerable momentum and precise but frantic drumming Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
FilmSeptember Film News
Edinburgh Filmhouse Alongside a couple of literary adaptations in the shape of Keira Knightley’s latest costume drama The Duchess (Fri 5 Sep – T... Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
MusicFriendly Fires - Friendly Fires
If James Murphy started a clubnight - while The Rapture and !!! were out of town, of course - then surely Friendly Fires would be his choice for house band Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
MusicLive Music Highlights - September, 2008
Constantines' live shows leave little room for discussion: they just rock. Captain’s Rest on 16 Sep is where it’s going down. Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
ClubsHaving a Ball of a Time
Happy Birthday as Ballers Social Club turn one and line up a two day special to celebrate local and UK talent Read more »| 29 Aug 2008
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ClubsMark du Mosch @ Slabs of the Tabernacle, The Twisted Wheel, Glasgow, 6 Sep
Slabs of the Tabernacle is a party happening on the first Saturday of every month in the basement of Glasgow's best kept secret - The Twisted Wheel. Now on t... Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
MusicRobots In Disguise - The Tears
Overhauls from Billion Dollar DJs and Skibunny up the tempo and manage to concoct dancefloor-fillers from meagre ingredients Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
ClubsAndy C @ Street Knowledge, Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 20 Sep
After the success of Street Knowledge’s launch back in May, DJ Kid’s clubnight returns for a fresher’s week special. Headlining the proceed... Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
MusicRose Kemp - Unholy Majesty
Shock! Gothic rock! Played in a way that isn't entirely unfashionable. Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
MusicShearwater @ Captain's Rest, 15 Sep
Shearwater's new album Rook is one of the most beguiling of the year so far Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
ClubsHip-Hop Highlights - September
Kicking off September in true style is Trade Union (Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Mon 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 Sep, 11pm-3am, £0/£1): residents Wolfja... Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
ClubsHouse of Techno - September
So have we finally got the answer to the extensive game of Clue that Hyperdub has been playing with fans? J'accuse Will Bevan, in South London, with a bunch ... Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
ClubsDJ Pierre and Phuture 303 @ Inner City Acid, Soundhaus, Glasgow, 13 Sep
Inner City Acid continue to produce the goods with another impressive line up. This month sees acid house pioneers DJ Pierre and Phuture 303 both appearing. ... Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
MusicCalexico @ The Queen's Hall, 11 Sep
As the name suggests, they muster a mix of Southern folk with what sounds like the score to a Robert Rodriguez film Read more »| 29 Aug 2008