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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ArtTop 5 Art Events in June
1= EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART DEGREE SHOWeca 14 – 24 JUN1= GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART DEGREE SHOWGSA 14 – 21 JUNAwarded joint first place as anything el... Read more »| 21 May 2008 -
MusicgoNorth - The Gigs @ Dundee, 5-6 June
Music industry showcase travels to Dundee for the biggest ever goNorth Read more »| 21 May 2008 -
Music
Disturbed - Inside The Fire
Heavy riffs and heavy subject matter as the Devil comes for Disturbed's soul. Read more »| 21 May 2008 -
Books
The Random Poetry Experiment
Poetry: it's great. But like music, it comes in many varieties. To explore the form, The Skinny's Books writers were randomly assigned some poetry collection... Read more »| 21 May 2008 -
Clubs
Jakn @ Studio 24, Edinburgh, 27 Jun
Residents take a back seat this month, letting the aptly-named The Apprentice, Danny Wilson and Edin-Tek show off their skills on the lap-decks. Read more »| 21 May 2008 -
Clubs
Fabrikken @ The GRV, Edinburgh, 6 June
The fresh-faced but ambitious Club Fabrikken is aiming to be the new home for diverse and forward-thinking electronic musicians in Scotland's capital city. Read more »| 21 May 2008
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Music
Buddy Guy @ Carling Academy, 26 Jun
Master of the Blues is back in the UK for the first time in years Read more »| 21 May 2008 -
Music
Johnny Flynn - A Larum
Wouldn’t be out of place on the Fence label Read more »| 21 May 2008 -
Music
Cage The Elephant - Ain't No Rest For The Wicked
Unashamedly enjoyable pop Read more »| 20 May 2008 -
Music
Joan as Police Woman - To Survive
A mood of plaintive understatement pervades Read more »| 20 May 2008 -
Music
Tapes 'n Tapes Talk It Off
Following the release of The Loon, Tapes ‘n Tapes became one of the buzz bands of 2006. Their sophomore effort - Walk It Off - sees them build on that remarkable debut and even pen an ode to George Michael in the process. Sort of. Neal Parsons caught up with lead singer Josh Grier to find out what possessed them Read more »| 20 May 2008 -
Music
Bobina - Again
You remember back in 1996, there was this phenomenon called trance where everyone went to the White Isle to get caned and listen to the same four-to-the-floo... Read more »| 20 May 2008 -
MusicSuperfuzz Mark II
Modest Seattle legends Mudhoney celebrate the 20th anniversary of their classic Superfuzz Bigmuff EP by releasing a deluxe edition and a new studio LP next month. Darren Carle talks to Mark Arm and finds out why they're The Lucky Ones Read more »| 20 May 2008 -
Art
Cornelia Parker @ Ingleby Gallery
Cornelia Parker’s exhibition in the Ingleby Gallery forms part of the ambitious year-long programme of one-week exhibitions in celebration of the galle... Read more »| 20 May 2008 -
Film
Gordon Kennedy - Absolutely Fabulous
Gordon Kennedy is known for a variety of acting and presenting projects over the years, including co-host of the first National Lottery show alongside Anthea... Read more »| 20 May 2008