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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The Formula @ Why Not, Edinburgh, Weekly Thursdays from June 1st
With a music policy that favours the homegrown alongside the well-known, exciting guests like grime acts 16 Bars and P.D.C. toughening things up; and much booty to be shaken by R&B crews like the Narni Shakers, The Formula seems to be offering anything but the same old same old. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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The Hacker (live), Jerome D @ Access, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, July 7
This one is going to be 'le tits'. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Unabombers, Peter Parker, Penpushers, Reptiles, Trouble DJs @ Glenfiddich Independent Mix, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, June 1
Penpushers - you can expect a full-on, dark and textured set from this lyrically and musically gifted homegrown crew Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Roys Iron DNA - Reason/Men in Wax Jackets
The style of music they create is filled with acoustic beats with a very distinctive 'indie-tronica' approach Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Switch @ Tracktion, The Sub Club, Glasgow, June 16
Cemented as a true pioneer Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Vibe
As long as you're in the mood for drinking yourself silly and dancing like a fanny, it's worth a visit Read more »| 15 Jun 2006
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Theatre
I Hate Theatre
It's dead season in the world of theatre this month. While these vast indoor spaces are lying, one presumes, empty, why not use them for something everyone can enjoy - like Laser Quest? Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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The Curve Foundation Dance Company
Keep an eye on the Curve Foundation. Actually, make that several, because there's a lot to see in this showcase, which boasts a world premiere. This is the h... Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Sharmanka's sculpted theatre
From the outside, Sharmanka is unassuming, but once inside, the clamour of the Merchant City falls away and Bersudsky's creations reign supreme. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Andalucian Images of Carmina Burana
Andalucian flamenco is infused with contemporary dance, the rythmic patterns of which are accentuated by the live music on stage. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Glasgow Breakcore: Not Much of a Club Thing?
It's basically spastic breakcore jungle that sounds like raves from 1992 Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Dixon interview
Hardcore teeth-cutting on the Atari Teenage Riot sound-system Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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The Freelance Hellraiser - Waiting for Clearance
Whether it's the sleek production, the uplifting lyrics or simply the craftsmanship of the tunes themselves, there is something for everyone here Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Chris Lake @ Progression, Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, June 17
Known in the underground and global scene alike Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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The Greenskeepers (live) @ Solescience 2nd Birthday Party, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, May 12
A smile on your face was the order of the night Read more »| 15 Jun 2006