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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Film
Top December Releases
Who better to take us on a tour of Illusion and Reality than Orson Welles? Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Film
Michael Haneke Trilogy Boxset
these are gripping, with each experimenting with stylistic methods to good effect Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Clubs
Neil Templar: Diggin' the Dirt (WEB VERSION)
Standfirst:
The Skinny talks to Dogma's much-missed Neil Templar about his Dirt project, emigration, and the difference a change makes. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Neil Templar: Diggin' the Dirt (PRINT VERSION)
Standfirst:
The Skinny talks to Dogma's much-missed Neil Templar about his Dirt project, emigration, and the difference a change makes. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Music
Public Symphony - Breakthrough
The song, with its undeniable similarities to much of Coldplay's back catalogue, lacks originality
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Music
Hot Club De Paris - Drop It 'Til It Pops
Their distinctive blend of speed-indie and day -in-the-life lyrical stylings, along with their close harmonic singing approach results in an amiable sound
Read more »| 12 Dec 2006
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Music
The Pendulums
Last week Mike and his band mates were up a tree, playing a strange instrument called a strumstick to an audience of tiny little horses... Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Music
Bossk @ Henry's Cellar Bar
a weighty selection of effects pedals, Spartan, low-key lighting and the whiff of burning incense Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Music
Soccer Team - Volunteered Civility and Professionalism
the background to some lazy autumnal afternoon, rather than the soundtrack to a hedonistic summer night Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Clubs
Ignition Technician - The Droids Are Back In Town
Pete Simpson and Richard Wilkinson aka Ignition Technician return with the release of 'The Droids Are Back In Town,' keeping true to form with 'Take It Back To The Old Skool' and the storming 'Work This Motherfucker'. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Justin Timberlake - My Love
If you haven't already heard this r&b hit, head down to the nearest trendy clothes outlet to hear it being blasted ten times a day Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Electric Soulside - Shining
Orchestrating an almighty battle between electro and old skool breakbeat Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Deep Inc - Eazy Control
This week sees the release of Deep Inc's Eazy Control a slice of laid back, tribal tinged drum & bass. The 12"" includes two tracks: Eazy Control and Grand Piano. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Outwork feat. Mr Gee - Elektro
This catchy, infectious record is guaranteed to get everyone up on the dance floor Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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The Roots, Carling Academy, Glasgow, Dec 17
The Roots are undoubtedly one of the most influential artists of their time and genre. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006