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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MusicThe Bug - Louder Than You
Straight outta Paisley (sort of), Kevin Martin has made more albums than you've bought shoes. What have you been doing with your life? Enter the world of The Bug Read more »| 07 Jul 2008 -
MusicSlam - Sci Fi Hi Fi Volume 5
Greater things should have come from this album. It doesn’t seem to be sure whether or not it’s a Slam album or a mix album by Slam. It just so... Read more »| 07 Jul 2008 -
Music
My Bloody Valentine @ Barrowlands, 2-3 Jul
Shoegazer legends My Bloody Valentine return after 16 years away for two mesmerising gigs at the Barrowlands Read more »| 07 Jul 2008 -
MusicBloco Electro - Marakatu EP
Bloco Electro burst onto the scene late last year with huge support from Radio One’s breaks queen Annie Nightingale and since then, everything’s ... Read more »| 07 Jul 2008 -
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The Hold Steady - Stay Positive
A dozen spins on and it's clear: The Hold Steady are still on irrepressible form Read more »| 07 Jul 2008 -
Music
Hyena - Hyena EP
Four huge, grisly mouthfuls of sneering misanthropy Read more »| 07 Jul 2008
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ClubsSlam Tent @ T In the Park, Balado, 12-13 Jul
Slam lines up what will surely once again be an unforgettable weekend Read more »| 07 Jul 2008 -
Music
Blood Red Shoes - This Is Not For You
Captures the rough edges of their on-stage dynamic Read more »| 07 Jul 2008 -
Music
Paul Heaton - The Cross Eyed Rambler
Introduced as his best work in years, The Cross Eyed Gambler combines American alt.country licks and 60s swing rhythms with Heaton’s cynical northern perspective Read more »| 07 Jul 2008 -
Art
A Post-Graduate Survival Guide Part 1
As a tribute to those who have just spent a year or four pouring their hearts and souls into The Degree Show, only to emerge, blinking, into the cold light of that post-graduation day, we present an ongoing series of articles from those in the know concerning the very real challenge of surviving while keeping the faith. The series is inaugurated with the thoughts of The Embassy's Daniella Watson. Read more »| 07 Jul 2008 -
Art
Glasgow School of Art Degree Show 2008
Andrew Cattanach takes us on a guided tour of his picks of the class of 2008 Read more »| 07 Jul 2008 -
Comedy
Funny Women or Funny Business?
Stand up comedian Sian Bevan explores the dark side of funny in female branded competitions. Read more »| 07 Jul 2008 -
Theatre
Our House
The latest musical developed from pop success: but does it matc our memories? Read more »| 06 Jul 2008 -
Music
Kid Sister ft Kanye West – Pro Nails (Asylum)
Kid Sister's verbal duel with Kanye West was a pretty awesome party tune, and here A-Trak steps in to work his magic yet again, re-jigging it as a neat slice... Read more »| 05 Jul 2008 -
Music
dEUS Make Their Parade
As if you weren't already about to be spoiled by a fat bundle of Rage, Yeasayer and Aphex at this year's T, Belgium's finest indie rock innovators are due to swan in to show off their new LP on the Saturday. Tom Barman tells Dave Kerr why it's so damn funky Read more »| 04 Jul 2008