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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ClubsPrince Fatty - Survival of the Fattest
He calls himself Prince Fatty, clearly a nod to King Tubby, from whom he seems to have borrowed a couple of beats. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Ewan Pearson - Fabric35
This mix is a unique snapshot of today's brightest techno, without sticking to the usual formulas - worth checking out Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Film
Lucky You
We've got some serious dullness to wade through. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music30 Seconds to Mars - From Yesterday
Nothing here to excite or intrigue; but some people like that. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
CocoRosie @ The Arches
CocoRosie come close to pulling it off. And tonight, that's enough Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
MusicYoung Marble Giants - Colossal Youth
The nascent electronic pioneers of the late 70s are a clear influence here. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007
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MusicAsh - Twilight of the Innocents
Sticking to what originally broke them may be the way forward... Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Books
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Road is a slim volume to be savoured Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Books
Chronicle in Stone by Ismail Kadare, translated by David Bellos
As the ancient, magical city changes beyond all recognition, the young protagonist loses his innocence, using his imagination as a means of escape. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Simian Mobile Disco, Death Disco/Blitzkrieg Bop, The Arches, Glasgow, 8 Jun
They both embody the sound of hedonism in dayglo and a spiked belt, and they both like their party tunes rinsed out and loud Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
Ash - Polaris
When pitted against more immediate, previous efforts such as Shining Light and Oh Yeah, Polaris is just a little underwhelming Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
Maps - We Can Create
Maps will find favour among a certain audience. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation: Deluxe
14 inspirational explosions of discontent that defined an era Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Comedy
Stand Up featuring Kevin Bridges
Comedians cut their critical eye on what's braw and what's naw. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
Friday Night Gunfight - I Am The Explosion EP
Maybe one day, if they're really (un?)lucky, they might even achieve the hallowed status of Kerrang! darlings. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007