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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Comedy
Teddy on the Tube
Revel in the campness and kitchness of it all. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
New Blood: Butcher Boy
Ultimately, the greatest feeling comes from knowing that I've created this piece of work from my heart and soul. - John Blain Hunt Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
The Horrors @ Cabaret Voltaire
Strobes throb the air as mannequin-like performers shriek, pose, and play the fool... Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Camera Obscura @ The Liquid Room, 29 Mar
Upbeat balladry like Camera Obscura's does not call for either melodrama or deep sincerity. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Thomas Truax - Why Dogs Howl At The Moon
Thomas Truax doesn't just walk the oddball walk; he runs, skips, jumps and pirouettes it. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
The Rapture - Pieces Of The People We Love
Punk-funk brilliance. Read more »| 11 May 2007
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Music
Found - Synth Like Minds EP
A wonk-rock spectacular. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Endor - We Live Next Door
Epic, emotional tunesmithery. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Deerhunter - Fluorescent Grey
Flourescent Grey suggests Deerhunter will continue to captivate for years to come. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Maximo Park @ Liquid Room, 31 Mar
What's the answer? Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Manic Street Preachers - Your Love Alone Is Not Enough
Half-arsed karaoke jam. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
VERSAcoustic @ Bongo Club
Pollock's reincarnation as a solo artist gives every sign of momentousness Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
!!! @ Oran Mor
A scramble of influences, cranked up to the intensity of a hardcore club night. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Hauschka - Room to Expand
Some might shy away from piano music, but this is a genuinely wonderful and refreshing listening experience. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Comedy
Stars - May 2007
The one thing that's better about living with your girlfriend compared to living with your brother: uncontested sock ownership Read more »| 11 May 2007