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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Music
Cut Off Your Hands - Oh Girl
Lob off your ears instead Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Music
Coheed and Cambria - Feathers
Has 'anthem' engraved in its middle like a stick of rock Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Georgie James @ Nice 'n' Sleazy
Some sexy, bad influence will help to make a name for Georgie James Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Clubs
You Don't Know Pt 1: Amon Tobin
SF: A triple disc compilation of the greatest artists to rock Ninja Tune, Big Dada and Counter deserves a lot of attention, and also warrants an interview one of the appearing artists, Amon Tobin
PQ: ""If you distance yourself from music's cultural references and signifiers you can sometimes be left with a clear appreciation for rhythm and melody."" Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Clubs
Desert Storm Soundsystem, Soundhaus, Glasgow, 22 Mar
With acts from all over Europe and some serious local talent, this looks likely to be a party just like the old days Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Clubs
Faze, Big 'n' Bashy, The Bongo Club, Edinburgh, 15 Mar
Last month's event saw the dubstep massive huddle around the speakers, as if hearing the beats halfway up Holyrood Road isn't satisfying enough! Read more »| 06 Mar 2008
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Film
Diary of the Dead
A zombie flick with a startling lack of zombie action. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Music
The Kills - Midnight Boom
This allegedly platonic couple have lost none of their carnal musical chemistry Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Music
The Brian Jonestown Massacre - My Bloody Underground
This is an album that will baffle the indie flock. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Music
Eska @ The Caves
Not exactly a household name, but her credentials speak for themselves. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Music
Nina Nastasia - What She Doesn't Know
Nastasia needs only a few lunges to express the melancholy position of being in an affair with a married person. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Music
Ida Maria - Stella
All the emphasis on Janis Joplin obscures her slightly. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Music
Foals - Cassius
Their songs are inherently thrilling. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Music
Ross Clark @ Nice 'n' Sleazy
Captivating without accompaniment Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Music
Various Artists - All The Rage
Even this budget-priced purchase seem a five quid extravagance. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008