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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Jay Denham - The Truth
It's not terrible, but it begs the question: do we still have a need for this? Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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DJ Yellow & Astrid Suryanto - Intermission
Unlike many female fronted dance acts, Suryanto's vocals do more than just skim the surface of DJ Yellow's deep techno. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Diarmaid O Meara - Anti-Social Behaviour
O Meara's problem is deciding which side of the intelligent-dance dichotomy to pitch his soundsystem in. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Anat Ben-David - Virtual Leisure
Ben-David insists on scratching her nails down the metaphorical blackboard Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Alphabeat - Fascination
Syrupy sweet pop tracks like this one are officially no longer a guilty pleasure. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Acumen - Acumen
A work full of spectacular production, deep bass, twinkling electronica and fragmented beats. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008
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Musiccargo, Huntleys and Palmers Audio Club, Stereo, Glasgow, 12 April
This night is growing amazingly, as the rising profile of guests shows. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Greg Wilson, Shoot The Pump, The GRV, Edinburgh, 24 Apr
The Hacienda legend is almost a regular now in Edinburgh. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Fantasylands 2, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, 12 Apr
Fantazia will be giving £250 for the best fancy dress so boys are advised to get their furry boots on. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Dark D, Pangea, The Reading Rooms, Dundee, 18 Apr
Whichever night you go to, expect heavy beats, thumping synth and fast-paced dancing. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Chris Liebing, Rehab, Byblos, Glasgow, 18 Apr
Liebing is originally from the techno uber-city that is Frankfurt and his tough musical style reflects this. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Estelle feat. Kanye West - American Boy
Ticks all the right boxes for a stylish, fresh and unique conceptual record. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Hundred Strong - Gravestones / How Good It Is
The overall effect is a little dozy. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Metronomy - My Heart Rate Rapid
The synth melodies are sweet, but the squeaky choruses are worryingly close to irritating. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Plies feat. Akon - Hypnotized
Plies has succeeded in bringing absolutely nothing new to the hip-hop table Read more »| 01 Apr 2008