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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MusicIn the Studio: Jubilee
The first in a new mini-series of missives from Shabbey Road Studios sees ex-Icarus Line and Nine Inch Nails guitarist Aaron North document the genesis of his new band and explain why he felt the need to lighten the mood. Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
MusicThe Pictish Trail - Secret Soundz Vol. 1
Joyously schizophrenic Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Music
TK Webb & The Visions - Ancestor
From the dampened, vinyl-like sound quality to the heavy solo riffage throughout, these guys nod their scruffy bearded chins and long-haired heads directly at the 70s Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Music
The Mirimar Disaster - Volumes EP
Riffs imbued with considerable momentum and precise but frantic drumming Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
FilmSeptember Film News
Edinburgh Filmhouse Alongside a couple of literary adaptations in the shape of Keira Knightley’s latest costume drama The Duchess (Fri 5 Sep – T... Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Music
Friendly Fires - Friendly Fires
If James Murphy started a clubnight - while The Rapture and !!! were out of town, of course - then surely Friendly Fires would be his choice for house band Read more »| 29 Aug 2008
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Music
Live Music Highlights - September, 2008
Constantines' live shows leave little room for discussion: they just rock. Captain’s Rest on 16 Sep is where it’s going down. Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Clubs
Having a Ball of a Time
Happy Birthday as Ballers Social Club turn one and line up a two day special to celebrate local and UK talent Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Clubs
Mark du Mosch @ Slabs of the Tabernacle, The Twisted Wheel, Glasgow, 6 Sep
Slabs of the Tabernacle is a party happening on the first Saturday of every month in the basement of Glasgow's best kept secret - The Twisted Wheel. Now on t... Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Music
Robots In Disguise - The Tears
Overhauls from Billion Dollar DJs and Skibunny up the tempo and manage to concoct dancefloor-fillers from meagre ingredients Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Clubs
Andy C @ Street Knowledge, Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 20 Sep
After the success of Street Knowledge’s launch back in May, DJ Kid’s clubnight returns for a fresher’s week special. Headlining the proceed... Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
MusicRose Kemp - Unholy Majesty
Shock! Gothic rock! Played in a way that isn't entirely unfashionable. Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Music
Shearwater @ Captain's Rest, 15 Sep
Shearwater's new album Rook is one of the most beguiling of the year so far Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Clubs
Hip-Hop Highlights - September
Kicking off September in true style is Trade Union (Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Mon 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 Sep, 11pm-3am, £0/£1): residents Wolfja... Read more »| 29 Aug 2008 -
Clubs
House of Techno - September
So have we finally got the answer to the extensive game of Clue that Hyperdub has been playing with fans? J'accuse Will Bevan, in South London, with a bunch ... Read more »| 29 Aug 2008