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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BooksIndignation by Philip Roth
Philip Roth’s latest book seems to return to themes in his first, Goodbye Columbus. Columbus dealt with the problems society’s restrictions cause... Read more »| 07 Oct 2008 -
MusicFatCat: The Purr-Fect Label
Now one of the UK’s most exciting and eclectic labels, FatCat Records has come a long way since its early vinyl shack days. Billy Hamilton caught up with co-founder Dave Cawley to discover how he keeps the operation purring Read more »| 07 Oct 2008 -
MusicMadlib - WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip
US hip-hop producer Otis Jackson Jr. (more commonly known as Madlib) showcases his abstract style on WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip, the last album in BBE's Be... Read more »| 07 Oct 2008 -
Music
Cold War Kids - Loyalty to Loyalty
Sometimes, you’ve got to give a little credit for trying. On Loyalty to Loyalty, Cold War Kids try to build on their soulful, everyman’s rock sty... Read more »| 07 Oct 2008 -
Music
Pivot @ Nice 'N' Sleazy, 3 Oct
When Australian math rockers Pivot take the stage at Nice ‘N' Sleazy, it’s almost a challenge to the audience. Addressing an assembly of hipsters... Read more »| 07 Oct 2008 -
Books
Homicide: A Year on The Killing Streets
Wire fans, this is where it all began. David Simon, who (if you don’t know) is the creator of The Wire, was once a journalist for the Baltimore Sun. He... Read more »| 07 Oct 2008
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Clubs
Afro-Scottish Connections Club Night @ The Bongo Club
The rich sights and sounds of Africa hit the misty streets of the 'Burgh. Read more »| 07 Oct 2008 -
Music
Eugene McGuinness - Eugene McGuinness
The main concern with Eugene McGuinness' debut album is that it's hard to tell whether he's having a giggle. That's not to say there's only merit to be found... Read more »| 07 Oct 2008 -
MusicDance Lazarus Dance - Lies EP
The dance-punk umbrella seems to be ever-expanding, and the latest addition is Glasgow’s own Dance Lazurus Dance. With a playful façade – ... Read more »| 06 Oct 2008 -
Music
James Yorkston @ Carmelite, Aberdeen, 27 Nov
Since receiving a helping hand from John Peel back in 2001, James Yorkston has been busy crafting songs with the Athletes and lending his talents to the band... Read more »| 06 Oct 2008 -
Music
Araya - The Bridge of Hesitation
Araya, the solo work of Inverness-born electronic musician Keir MacCulloch, displays notable experience in the field. From a technical standpoint, The Bridge... Read more »| 06 Oct 2008 -
Music
Kurt Wagner of Lambchop: The Dude Abides
Lambchop have been attributed the tag of "the most consistently brilliant and unique American group to emerge during the 1990s". Kurt Wagner still can't believe people turn up to his gigs. Finbarr Bermingham had a word with the head honcho and found out that he really is "just a dude" Read more »| 06 Oct 2008 -
Music
Noah and the Whale @ Fat Sam's, 24 Oct
Noah and the Whale might be sailing the seas of some pop success, but what's at the bottom of these waters? Read more »| 06 Oct 2008 -
Music
Desalvo @ Mono, 28 Sep
Lit strikingly from beneath, a heavy-set man in a butcher's apron and pig mask lurches into the midst of the swaying audience and a sweaty path is cleaved th... Read more »| 06 Oct 2008 -
Music
Copy Haho - Cutting Out the Bad/You Are My Coal Mine
Since 2005, Copy Haho have been sweet words on many a Scottish music critic's lips, despite a seemingly slow build for the Stonehaven four-piece. This latest... Read more »| 06 Oct 2008