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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Books
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Road is a slim volume to be savoured Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Books
Chronicle in Stone by Ismail Kadare, translated by David Bellos
As the ancient, magical city changes beyond all recognition, the young protagonist loses his innocence, using his imagination as a means of escape. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Simian Mobile Disco, Death Disco/Blitzkrieg Bop, The Arches, Glasgow, 8 Jun
They both embody the sound of hedonism in dayglo and a spiked belt, and they both like their party tunes rinsed out and loud Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
MusicAsh - Polaris
When pitted against more immediate, previous efforts such as Shining Light and Oh Yeah, Polaris is just a little underwhelming Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
MusicMaps - We Can Create
Maps will find favour among a certain audience. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation: Deluxe
14 inspirational explosions of discontent that defined an era Read more »| 10 Jul 2007
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Comedy
Stand Up featuring Kevin Bridges
Comedians cut their critical eye on what's braw and what's naw. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
Friday Night Gunfight - I Am The Explosion EP
Maybe one day, if they're really (un?)lucky, they might even achieve the hallowed status of Kerrang! darlings. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Alloy Mental / Shift at Soundhaus, 28 July
a night to suit a varied crowd Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Ewan Pearson and Cajuan, Death Disco, The Arches, Glasgow, 21 Jul
A summer stormer is once again coming this way as Death Disco gives the face painted massive some treats in the shape of Ewan Pearson and Cajuan alongside the usual mash up Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Filthy Gorgeous, Maggie May's, Glasgow, 14 Jul
A night of Balearic sexiness is in store - this night is one to watch in the Glasgow scene, so make sure you're one of the ones who's there first! Oh, and there's a 5am license! Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Messenger Sound System, The Bongo Club, Edinburgh, 7 Jul
If you are looking for a chilled yet vibrant night then this is your best bet Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Sir Real - Scrabble, Basura Blanca, 13 July
Scrabble are well used to laying down a hefty dose of dance, as anyone who has been at one of their tunnel, basement or warehouse parties will tell you. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Rex - Alternate Reality/Introspective Mix
Rex stamps his lost-in-mindspace persona all over it - the dubiously 'ethereal' chimes being the only flaw Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
The Ironweed Project - Get On The Floor/All By Myself
Aniff Akinola possesses a Mike Patton-ish ability to play chicken with conflicting genres and make it work Read more »| 10 Jul 2007