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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FilmAppaloosa
A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do, and Ed Harris has returned to the director’s chair after eight years, to take Clint Eastwood’... Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
MusicMV+EE - Drone Trailer
If Sonic Youth ever decided to jam with Neil Young, then they might end up in similar territory to MV+EE. Matt Valentine and Erika Elder (the MV+EE of their ... Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
Art
RSA New Contemporaries 09
The RSA Student Show is no more. Rosamund West heralds the arrival of RSA New Contemporaries. Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
Musicof Montreal @ Òran Mór, 26 Jan
Pinning down an of Montreal gig isn’t as easy as telling your mates: “Yeah, I went to see a band tonight.” The costumed troupe plays their ... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Music
The Local Tour @ Captain's Rest, 23 Jan
Every moment feels improvised, entirely unpredictable, and, consequently, completely absorbing. Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Clubs
Ballers Social Club feat. Lazersword @ Glasgow School of Art, 13 Feb
Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some, but certainly not for those at the Ballers Social Club. Read more »| 28 Jan 2009
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Music
Wavves - Wavvves
Nathan Williams' sophomore effort's not quite a masterpiece, but pretty soon these Wavves will come crashing in. Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Music
Growing Up With Ladyhawke
She apparently has “the most boring name you could possibly think of”, but when Pip Brown adopted the moniker Ladyhawke, the world began to take notice. As Darren Carle found out, it was a mixed blessing for the introverted New Zealander. Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Music
Fife Kills Tour @ Captain's Rest, 15 Feb
From a punter’s perspective, close-knit musician communities that favour mutual support over ruthless ambition are welcome. Obviously it's beneficial t... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
MusicLittle Joy at Stereo Review by Lauren Mayberry
Fabrizio Moretti's side-project takes on Glasgow's monsoon season and comes out swinging Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Music
The View - Which Bitch?
It doesn't bode well for the second View album from the outset, arse-clenchingly awful title apart. Supermarket-indie bands are finding it difficult ... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Music
Women @ Captain's Rest, 14 Feb
Women were last in Captain's Rest playing second fiddle to producer/mentor/occasional member Chad VanGaalen, whose melodic warmth outshone Women’s inte... Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
Music
Asobi Seksu: Not Lost in Translation
On the verge of his band's third LP hitting the shops, Asobi Seksu's James Hanna tells Nick Mitchell about its inception Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
Music
Mike Bones - A Fool For Everyone
Mike Bones, New York guitarist with Soldiers of Fortune and Cass McCombs, releases his second solo album on Vice Records. Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
Clubs
Heard It Through The Grapevine
Last month Ivy bar in Glasgow moved to its new home on the west end of Argyle Street, occupying the space formerly held by 54 Below. Over the past two years ... Read more »| 27 Jan 2009