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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MusicQueens of the Stone Age: Turnin' On The Screw
Troy Van Leeuwen talks up a no nonsense manifesto as the Queens prepare to drop their latest opus on Balado... Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
MusicArt Brut - It's A Bit Complicated
It's A Bit Complicated is the record The Libertines wish they'd made. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
MusicTenebrous Liar - Tenebrous Liar
For those who like their post-blues thought-provoking and harrowing, Tenebrous Liar are a trip. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Theatre
The Bacchae
I am interested in a god who says, 'was that a bit much?' Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Theatre
Mahabharata
Despite moments of rapture, this is a saggy telling of a wonderful tale. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Hot Club De Paris - Clockwork Toy
this is a delicious jangly beat rocking nicely throughout the track Read more »| 10 Jul 2007
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Clubs
Just Jack - Writer's Block
He does seem to be adeptly filling the niche that Mike Skinner has temporarily vacated, it would just be nice if his efforts emulated The Streets debut Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Neil Landstrumm: Raving Bull
Leader: The Skinny electronically chats with Neil Landstrumm about his return to Edinburgh, and why Restaurant of Assassins is not a mere continuation of key popular sounds.
Pull Quote: ""I've always been into heavy bass."" - Neil Landstrumm Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Film
The Simpsons Movie
Why are you still reading and not calling your local multiplex to reserve tickets? Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
The Easy Gramophone ft Cassie
5 free songs you can legally download, listen to and love Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
Malcolm Middleton - Fight Like The Night
Could be as close as Middleton has delivered to an upbeat pop single yet Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
XFM Column
Here's ten facts, one for every year since I stopped learning proper stuff... Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
MusicBattle Hymns of The Nightwatchman
"If there's a benefit concert, a protest or a peace rally, all I need to do is pick up my guitar and go" - Tom Morello Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Clubs
Various Artists – Premeditation Volume Two
A noteworthy underground triumph. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Music
The Nightwatchman - One Man Revolution
Songs of bitterness and revenge marks the premise of Tom Morello's solo singer-songwriter debut. Who could have predicted that a man more synonymous with rip... Read more »| 10 Jul 2007