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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Music
M.I.A. @ The Arches
That's my tour manager, why are you trying to fuck him up? M.I.A yells of the bearded Amish guy. Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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Molly Sweeney
Celebrates a deep vivacity even in the final moments of encroaching darkness. Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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A Normal Heart
Unsophisticated yet heartfelt. Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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Kharma 45 - Come On
Beguiling synth-driven pop-rock with a latent punk influence. Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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Miracle Fortress - Have You Seen In Your Dreams
A synth line that dips heartily from the well of Loveless inspiration. Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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The Electric City - Dark Skies
Makes Fall Out Boy look like pioneers. Read more »| 06 Jan 2008
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Chromeo @ Sub Club
The crowd dances erratically; facial expressions distort, lips purse, shoulders bounce. Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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Bauer - Starting Again
Presses all the right buttons for what makes a successful song today Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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Dan Deacon @ Cabaret Voltaire
One of the most fun and boundary-dissolving gigs you could hope to attend Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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Efterklang @ The Arches
An all-singing, all-dancing, all hand-clapping freak out Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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Benbecula Records Night @ Wee Red Bar
An interesting showcase of a varied Scottish label. Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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Fat Worm of Error @ Nice 'N' Sleazy
Well… they got here from Massachusetts, so someone must be buying it Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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Babyshambles @ SECC
They have the draw and the talent to do arenas on a par with the best. Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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Akron/Family @ The Beat Club
Shifts through folk, afro-beat, hip-hop and noise are second nature to these guys. Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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Glasvegas @ Cabaret Voltaire
Glasvegas have only recorded half an album, but tonight this Cab Vol crowd knows all the words Read more »| 06 Jan 2008