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
Bossk @ Henry's Cellar Bar
a weighty selection of effects pedals, Spartan, low-key lighting and the whiff of burning incense Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Soccer Team - Volunteered Civility and Professionalism
the background to some lazy autumnal afternoon, rather than the soundtrack to a hedonistic summer night Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Ignition Technician - The Droids Are Back In Town
Pete Simpson and Richard Wilkinson aka Ignition Technician return with the release of 'The Droids Are Back In Town,' keeping true to form with 'Take It Back To The Old Skool' and the storming 'Work This Motherfucker'. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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If you haven't already heard this r&b hit, head down to the nearest trendy clothes outlet to hear it being blasted ten times a day Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Electric Soulside - Shining
Orchestrating an almighty battle between electro and old skool breakbeat Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Deep Inc - Eazy Control
This week sees the release of Deep Inc's Eazy Control a slice of laid back, tribal tinged drum & bass. The 12"" includes two tracks: Eazy Control and Grand Piano. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006
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Outwork feat. Mr Gee - Elektro
This catchy, infectious record is guaranteed to get everyone up on the dance floor Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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The Roots, Carling Academy, Glasgow, Dec 17
The Roots are undoubtedly one of the most influential artists of their time and genre. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Repeat, Repeat - 'Why Must?'
Two choice techno/electronica tracks from Repeat Repeat's four skinny album, 'Squints'. Wonky, minimal, and demonstrating a playful approach to rhythms. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Techmas IV, The Soundhaus, Glasgow, Dec 29
It's only an hour away, Edinburghers so get yourself a bus or train ticket and make a date with The Bombsquad Boys. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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The Part-Time Heroes - 'Realise E.P'
Four tracks of groove-touched elegance Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Noisia, Xplicit, Bongo Club, Edinburgh, Dec 15
Evil bass, rapid beats and deep rooted funk. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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The Hip-Hop Bulletin
Think global or act local is the big question this Xmas, as Glasgow's headz are offered the chance to blow their Christmas bonuses on big names like The Roots and The Game Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Marco Carola, Radioactive Man, Pressure, The Arches, Glasgow, Dec 29
It's jackin', it's minimal and it'll keep you dancing until 2008. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Marc Huole, Return to Mono, Subclub, Glasgow, Dec 8
With slyly hidden and tightly-strung elastic melodies, Huole's not to be missed. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006