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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Music
The Wombats - Lost In The Post
This three-piece has a great ear for melody and a refreshingly sarcastic sense of fun Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
MusicCosmic Rough Riders - In Time
They're from Glasgow, but they're not as great as that should suggest Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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Pop Go The Pipettes
I think that DIY, slightly ramshackle approach is what people like about us Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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Jim: Noir Half Bad
Where I am at the moment feels exactly like home Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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It's time for PLAN B
I'm just here to tell the truth man Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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Phoenix / The Like @ King Tut's
Trademark sugary melodies and sunshine-pop aura are near ever-present Read more »| 15 Jul 2006
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Gomez @ ABC
The encore was truly intense, showcasing the amazing sound this bluesy-rock band are capable of when at their best. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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Creeping Bent: How to Swim / Bricolage @ Mono
a tight, impassioned show Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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Cayto @ The Swamp - Caledonian Backpackers
Sometimes a mellow song turns into a full-blown rock opera event Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Books
Tipping the Velvet - Sarah Waters
A historical voyage through the queer underbelly of Victorian London Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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The Long Firm - Jake Arnott
the outsider status of homosexuality is shared by villain, 'rent boy' and Lord alike Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Books
Rainbow City
The Remember When history project's exhibition at the City Art Centre àRainbow City, reviewed in last month's issue àpresents a fascinating look at Edinburgh's rich LGBT history. But after it closes on July 9, you'll still be able to access the results of their hard work. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Books
Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit - Jeanette Winterson
This is a wonderful book, lyrically written Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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Fingersmith - Sarah Waters
Fingersmith' is an engaging and ultimately very satisfying read Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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Carol - Patricia Highsmith
its strongest statement may be as an indication of progress in being able to talk about these sorts of things Read more »| 15 Jul 2006