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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MusicAmanda Palmer and The Grand Theft Orchestra – Theatre Is Evil
From the beginning, Theatre Is Evil sets out to be a big record in terms of themes, production and overall length. In part, it succeeds admirably but at time... Read more »| 27 Aug 2012 -
MusicDinosaur Jr. – I Bet On Sky
It’s testament to the new-found harmony in the Dinosaur Jr. camp that J Mascis's long-term nemesis Lou Barlow has not only been entrenched in the f... Read more »| 27 Aug 2012 -
ComedyBECkY FURY (+SUppORT)
It was a laid back affair, this one. I was surprised; I had felt sure that going to see a comedian named Becky Fury meant that I was in for some loud moments... Read more »| 26 Aug 2012 -
Music
Sycamore – Sycamore and Friends
Like the tree after which they are named, Sycamore’s branches extend far. Between them, core members Jer Reid, Stevie Jones and Shane Connolly have roo... Read more »| 24 Aug 2012 -
MusicLaibach – An Introduction to... Laibach / Reproduction Prohibited
As is fitting for a band who refute the idea of artistic originality, Mute’s latest Laibach compilation features no original compositions whatsoever.... Read more »| 24 Aug 2012 -
Music
Darsombra – Climax Community
“Audiovisual” duo Brian Daniloski and Ann Everton cram in early Earth worship, swelling ambience and disturbing vocal chants into Roaming the P... Read more »| 24 Aug 2012
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Books
The Guilty One by Lisa Ballantyne
Solicitor Daniel Hunter is defending Sebastian Croll, an eleven-year old accused of murdering his eight-year old neighbour – a case with deliberate ech... Read more »| 24 Aug 2012 -
Film
Five Great Movie Impostors
To celebrate the recent brace of movies dealing in deception, here are five great movie impostors to mull over Read more »| 24 Aug 2012 -
Music
The Eccentronic Research Council – 1612 Underture
1612 Underture is a collaborative concept album about the Lancashire witch trials of 1612, combining experimental electronica with spoken word. Actress Maxin... Read more »| 24 Aug 2012 -
Music
Shuttle – Halo EP
Also known for being the touring drummer for Passion Pit, Nathan Donmoyer aka Shuttle's Halo EP is a follow-up to 2009's Tunnel EP. The title track combines ... Read more »| 23 Aug 2012 -
Theatre
The Ruby Dolls: Rubies In the Attic @ Assembly Roxy
Little Gems Read more »| 23 Aug 2012 -
Music
Rustie / Ben Butler & Mousepad @ The Glad Cafe, 18 August
Glasgow’s southside has been crying out for a dedicated independent venue for years, and in the Glad Cafe it has one at last. Tonight is the second of ... Read more »| 21 Aug 2012 -
Music
Various Artists – Statement
Clan Destine Records are an achingly hip, seminal underground label; they have released early material by a host of experimental and electronic artists, from... Read more »| 21 Aug 2012 -
Music
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti – Mature Themes
Indie success hasn't done anything to sway Ariel Rosenberg's unyielding dedication to kitschy, sex-obsessed synth-pop; Kinski Assassin – the bawdy... Read more »| 21 Aug 2012 -
Music
The Smashing Pumpkins – Pisces Iscariot [Deluxe Edition]
After the success of the Gish and Siamese Dream reissues, Pumpkins fans will be frustrated to learn that whilst Pisces delivers in some areas (a compe... Read more »| 20 Aug 2012