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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MusicOndotropica – Ondotropica
This double LP showcases the vitality and diversity of the Colombian music scene, bringing together a total of 42 musicians to merge a mixture of mod... Read more »| 16 Jul 2012 -
Film
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Steve Carrell once again does the introverted, white-collar schlub thing alongside a horribly miscast Kiera Knightly as they come to terms with the impending... Read more »| 13 Jul 2012 -
FilmLicense to Drive
In 1988 Corey Haim and Corey Feldman were bigger than high tops and heroin. License to Drive sees the two at their most potent. When 16 year old Les (Haim) f... Read more »| 13 Jul 2012 -
Music
Ben Butler and Mousepad: Scandinavian Conflict R&B
Meet Joe Howe, aka Ben Butler and Mousepad, formerly of Gay Against You. In the past few years he's written music for conceptual operas, collaborated with music legend Momus, and brought the sound of Skwee to Glasgow Read more »| 11 Jul 2012 -
FilmMagic Mike
Steven Soderbergh has form as a cinematic tease. Films like Full Frontal, the Sasha Grey-starring Girlfriend Experience and Sex, Lies and Videotapes, his Pal... Read more »| 11 Jul 2012 -
MusicDavid Ward – The Arrival
Split into three sections of three songs each, which collectively forward a thematic progression, The Arrival is, essentially, a concept LP. Couple that wit... Read more »| 10 Jul 2012
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Art
In Pictures: Leith Late 2012
In Pictures: Leith Late 2012 Some images from Leith Late 2012: Photography by Damien McGlynn Read more »| 09 Jul 2012 -
Music
Purity Ring: Future Pop Fables
On their debut album Shrines, Canadian duo Purity Ring showcase their subversive take on pop, with sticky-sweet, dark-as-pitch lyrics and forward-looking, futuristic electronic beats Read more »| 09 Jul 2012 -
Film
Detachment
When substitute teacher Henry Barthes (Brody) walks into a classroom of troubled teens, we are primed to expect a story of education and redemption, but that... Read more »| 09 Jul 2012 -
Theatre
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show – Live! @ The Theatre Royal
We hit the Theatre Royal in dressing gowns, towels slung over arm, receiving knowing glances and smiles from fellow enthusiasts as we approach... Read more »| 06 Jul 2012 -
Music
The Rise of Netaudio
Netlabels and free music versus the traditional industry – the debate rages on. But if you're looking for good net-based releases, where do you start? Read more »| 05 Jul 2012 -
Music
Diana Darby – I V (Intravenous)
A series of personal misfortunes tarried the arrival of Diana Darby’s fourth album, her first since 2005’s The Magdalene Laundries. Yet despite a... Read more »| 05 Jul 2012 -
Clubs
100% Silk Tour feat. LA Vampires & Ital
The sound of witch house comes to Glasgow, wit a showcase from LA Vampires and record label 100% Silk. Read more »| 05 Jul 2012 -
Film
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Six well-dressed figures stride purposefully down a road in the French countryside. Why are they doing this? What's going on? You don't get many answers in L... Read more »| 05 Jul 2012 -
Music
Twin Shadow: Born in the 80s
As he gets prepared to unleash one of the albums of the year, George Lewis Jr., aka Twin Shadow, outlines his musical manifesto Read more »| 04 Jul 2012