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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MusicPublic Image Ltd: John the Revelator
The Skinny speaks to the man once described as "the biggest threat to our youth since Hitler" to learn that despite mounting evidence, John Lydon has no intention of mellowing out just yet. Read more »| 26 Nov 2009 -
MusicTrans Am - What Day is it Tonight?
A limited edition in advance of a new studio album slated for next year, What Day...? serves as a neat overview of the Washington minimalists' 16-yea... Read more »| 26 Nov 2009 -
MusicJosephine Foster - Graphic As a Star
Isolation may not always be good for mental stability but its inspirational qualities cannot be doubted. Josephine Foster is the latest artist to have drunk... Read more »| 26 Nov 2009 -
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Wounded Knee: Pieces of a Paradox
Having achieved equal praise to criticism with his debut album, it seems Leith-based mouth music maker Wounded Knee has found a way to record Marmite. We ask him for the recipe. Read more »| 26 Nov 2009 -
MusicScottish Albums of the Decade #15: De Rosa - Prevention
The album which immediately comes to my mind as Scottish Album of the Decade is 2009's Prevention by De Rosa. I remember my first time watching them play in ... Read more »| 26 Nov 2009 -
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Duck Sauce, anyone?
Armand Van Helden and A-Trak have joined forces to create some delicious house music - just don’t expect to see them perform live anytime soon. As A-Trak explains, this is simply a casual pursuit between friends. Read more »| 26 Nov 2009
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Scottish Albums Of The Decade #16: Meursault - Pissing On Bonfires/Kissing With Tongues
A few years ago, some would argue that Edinburgh’s music scene could be suitably represented by a stale bale of tumbleweed. But finally, creeping subtl... Read more »| 26 Nov 2009 -
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Adam Stafford - Awnings
Yi-fi frontman's first solo album is an avant-garde trip Read more »| 26 Nov 2009 -
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Scottish Albums of the Decade #17: King Creosote - Rocket D.I.Y
I feel a bit awkward telling you my 'Scottish Album of the Decade'. I'm an avid record collector – pretty much every penny I earn is ploughed into the ... Read more »| 26 Nov 2009 -
Music
Spiral Stairs Retreads the Pavement
Scott Kannberg AKA Spiral Stairs has just released a new album, but he is all too aware that all the talk is about a certain reunion. Yes, that one! Read more »| 26 Nov 2009 -
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Live Music Highlights - December, 2009
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart are set to turn Stereo into indie Ground Zero on 3 Dec Read more »| 26 Nov 2009 -
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Father Murphy - And He Told Us To Turn To The Sun
Inspired by an unholy union of two of their native Italy’s most enduring exports – Catholicism and trashy horror – Father Murphy ar... Read more »| 26 Nov 2009 -
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A Muso’s Top 10: Animal Collective
With two UK tours already under their belt this year, Animal Collective might not come back to these shores for a while. Just as well then that we took the c... Read more »| 25 Nov 2009 -
Clubs
The Street Party Survival Guide
If you’re up for some good old-fashioned fun The Street Party is the ultimate way to celebrate Hogmanay, just make sure you read our survival guide to ensure it’s all cheers and no tears. Read more »| 25 Nov 2009 -
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Taken By Trees: Lady December
After departing The Concretes in 2006, Victoria Bergsman became Taken By Trees. Already two solo albums into her solo career, her latest is a triumph against adversity Read more »| 25 Nov 2009