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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Film
Music and Lyrics
A laugh-track might have been a wise investment. Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Film
For Your Consideration
A characteristically cheeky dig in the ribs of the Hollywood awards system. Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
MusicBiffy Clyro - Saturday Superhouse
Saturday Superhouse is the sound of a band blessed with both youth and experience - one ready to hijack the glories of Grohl and Billie Joe Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
MusicJohn Cale - Circus (Live) (EMI)
Should serve as proof that live albums can be as essential as studio releases Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
MusicGoose - Bring It On
At The Drive-In for some sort of cyber punk generation Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Clubs
Antimc - It's Free But it's not Cheap
A potent brew of synthesised punk, frenetic trip-hop and wacked-out fuzzy post-rock beats. Read more »| 12 Mar 2007
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Music
5th and Pontiac - Terms And Conditions Apply
Takes the ancient one-man band formula to a new level Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Music
5th And Pontiac - Tickity Boo
Like Primal Scream welded onto a strung-out Cash Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Film
Running With Scissors
Pitch-black humour and a generous dose of kook. Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Music
The Hours - Narcissus Road
A cursive mix of indie-fied urban rhythms Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Music
The Magnificents - Ring Ring Oo Oo EP
A frothing electro-acid vat Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Music
The Cardinals - Hold On/Hello
The Cardinals run the risk of eternal indie damnation Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Music
The Adventures Of Loki - Feminine Side EP
barraging new-wave aggression Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Music
Toffs Can't Dance: The Second Coming @ The Caves
a night to showcase the best emerging local talent that Edinburgh can muster, but more importantly an excuse to have a rip roaring good time in one of Auld Reekie's most unique venues Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Music
The Bluetones @ Cabaret Voltaire
I can't understand you sir"", Mark Morriss responds to one zealous fan. Surely it's only a matter of time before he gets to grips with the accent. Read more »| 12 Mar 2007