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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TheatreAbout A Goth
About a Goth: must we insult vibrant sub-cultures in this way? Read more »| 03 Oct 2009 -
MusicThavius Beck – Hip-Hop: Louder, Faster
You might recognise Thavius Beck as Saul Williams' right hand man of recent years. This month he prepares to strike out on his own with a masterclass in rhyme and rhythm. Read more »| 02 Oct 2009 -
Music
Franz Ferdinand: The Heather's On Fire
In the five years since they shook up British indie rock, Franz Ferdinand have become one of Scotland's established acts. But, as Alex Kapranos tells The Skinny, they've still got the hunger and the vision to change the game all over again Read more »| 02 Oct 2009 -
Music
Architeq - Gold + Green
It’s 10.30 on Sunday night in Glasgow. You’ve been waiting in a good-natured queue in Jamaica Street, and suddenly you’re past the bouncers... Read more »| 02 Oct 2009 -
Film
Up
Up is the latest venture from animation house Pixar, destined to delight children and adults alike with its old-fashioned tale of a 78 year old who decides t... Read more »| 02 Oct 2009 -
Theatre
Tell Me A Story
Storytellers come together to keep the festival spirit rolling and establish a claim to Performance Art. Read more »| 01 Oct 2009
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MusicThe Low Miffs and Malcolm Ross: A Chance Meeting
The Low Miffs and Malcolm Ross may not seem the perfect match, but as The Skinny finds out on the eve of their collaborative LP, they're really a match made in heaven Read more »| 01 Oct 2009 -
Music
AA Bondy - When The Devil's Loose
Alabaman mirrors Ryan Adams' earlier solo endeavours with fine second album Read more »| 01 Oct 2009 -
Music
Get Back Guinozzi! - Carpet Madness
The relationship between the French and the English has not always been smooth, but this debut album by the joyously unhinged Get Back Guinozzi! ... Read more »| 30 Sep 2009 -
MusicYeasayer: Wait for the Winter
Yeasayer have kept us waiting on their second album, but their fans' patience is about to be rewarded. Guitarist Anand Wilder gives The Skinny a progress report Read more »| 30 Sep 2009 -
Music
Mudhoney: Here Comes the Fuzz
After a 20 year absence, Seattle scuzz progenitors Mudhoney finally make their return to the capital this month. Read more »| 30 Sep 2009 -
Theatre
About a Boy
Better known for his one man quip-filled specials, Martin O'Connor is bringing on the family in a Glasgay commission. Read more »| 30 Sep 2009 -
Music
Efterklang & The Danish National Chamber Orchestra - Performing Parades
When orchestras and pop (in the loosest sense) collide, the results tend to be either peculiarly misjudged (say, Metallica’s S&M) or pleasant-but-p... Read more »| 30 Sep 2009 -
Music
Electric Eel Shock - Sugoi Indeed
Cards on the table: Electric Eel Shock are a technically excellent rock and roll band... but so what? Were this a band of three dumpy, middle-aged guys from ... Read more »| 29 Sep 2009 -
Clubs
Soulwaxmas @ Braehead Arena, 18 Dec
Ghent's premier export ride in on a sleigh for an extended evening of festive fun. Read more »| 29 Sep 2009